The Iowa organic directory is coming soon
The IOA is currently compiling a comprehensive listing of organic businesses and growers located in the state of Iowa. Check back soon for updates.
About the IOA
The Iowa Organic Association(IOA) is a non-profit group of like-minded individuals, organizations, companies and associations dedicated to the advancement of Iowa's organic production and industry. The IOA has come together to serve as an umbrella association whose goal is to represent all facets and concerns of Iowa's organic farmers, wholesalers, retailers, processors, handlers, educators, researchers, consumers and advocates.
Bulletins:
3rd Annual IOA State Convention Agenda
8th Annual Iowa Organic Conference Info - Click Here
Iowa Farm Disaster Relief Coalition
Applications now Available;
Donations Still Needed
Federal Court Upholds Ban on Genetically-Engineered Alfalfa
The Leopold Center has developed a new resource designed to show what the scientific community has discovered about the quality, nutritional characteristics and production practices used in organic agriculture.
Findings from more than 70 per-reviewed, scientific articles about organic agriculture are summarized on a new website Titled "Scientific Findings About Organic Agriculture" at www.organicag.org.
IOA's Spring 2008 Newsletter
(2MB PDF)
April 16-25:
IOIA Organic Inspector Trainings
Note from the President
Note from the Director
Tracking Down Those Organic Farms: We Need Your Help!
"Transitioning to Organic Course" offered online or at ISU
Have You Been Sprayed?
Farmers Market Market Trends
Press Release 11-15-06
"No Spray" Signs Available
We encourage all of our members to
register on the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture
and Land Stewardship's Sensitive Crops Directory. As a registered member, you
can order "No Spray" signs at reduced
cost. Click here for info.
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