Food and Drink

Organic

defra Organic Farming
Information on organic farming, standards and legislation, grants, funding and research.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/ farm/ organic/ index.htm

Elm Farm Research Centre
"The business of Elm Farm Research Centre is to develop and support sustainable land-use, agriculture and food systems, primarily within local economies, which build on organic principles to ensure the health and well-being of soil, plant, animal, man and his environment." Information, facts, statistics and reports about organic farming from one of the major organic research organisations.
http://www.efrc.com

HDRA (Henry Doubleday Research Association)
HDRA is one of the leading independent organisations which researches and promotes organic gardening, farming and food.
http://www.hdra.org.uk

Organic Directory
Where to buy organic food : shops, home deliveries, hampers, wholesalers, markets plus an extensive links section.
http://www.organicliving.ukf.net/

OrganicFoodee.com
Recipes, news and shopping links.
http://www.OrganicFoodee.com/

Soil Association
The Soil Association is the main campaigning organisation for organic farming and produce in the UK. Their "Organic Standard" symbol guarantees that the produce is certified to high organic standards. The site offers information and advice about growing organic, how to obtain certification, where to buy organic with a link to the Organic Directory (registration required) and farms to visit.
http://www.soilassociation.org/ web/ sa/ saweb.nsf?Open

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