COPA - Colorado Organic Producers Assc - join now !

COPA - www.coloradoorganic.org

The Colorado Organic Producers Association (COPA) was formed in 1987 to provide education, information, and networking services to promote and facilitate the production, distribution, and consumption of Colorado organic food products. COPA members represent all segments of agriculture - producer, processer, wholesaler, retailer, educator, and consumer.

COPA Goals:

* To encourage and facilitate the adoption of resources-conserving and environmentally sound agricultural methods.
* To share information regarding organic farming practices based on scientific research and personal experiences.
* To establish and oversee standards of quality for effective marketing of organic foods.
* To bring growers, processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers together to promote a better understanding of the organic trade.

Services:

* Serves as the recognized contact and membership group for organic agriculture in Colorado.
* Promotes Colorado organically grown products.
* Monitors and recommends actions to the official organic certification bodies.
* Assists in the marketing of crops, products, and services through publications such as the Marketing Directory.
* Sponsors educational conferences and events.
* Promotes sustainable agriculture.
* Communicates to consumers the integrity and importance of organically grown.
* Facilitates the sharing of critical information among COPA members through the COPA Newsletter.