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Number of Certified Organic Producers and Processors in British Columbia

Number of Certified Organic Producers in British Columbia

SOURCE: Canadian Organic Growers Association, 2001. NOTES: A producer is an individual or organization that produces fruits, vegetables, grains, mushrooms, dairy, meat or any other agricultural product. A processor is an individual or organization that processes certified organic produce into a good, such as salsa or cheese.

Trends in organic agriculture

Organic agriculture is a method of farming that largely prohibits the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, feed additives and genetically modified organisms.
British Columbia Certified Organic means the product was produced according to standards set by the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
The number of certified organic producers and processors in British Columbia nearly tripled from 1992 to 2001, reflecting growing marketplace demand.
The global organic market is estimated to have doubled between 1997 and 2000. The 2001 estimate for the international organic foods market is $US 20-26 billion.