ALOA – the Association for Lebanese Organic Agriculture was officially founded in November 2005 (Reg. No. 271/AD) to bridge efforts, provide support and enhance positive interaction among all organic stakeholders in Lebanon and abroad. ALOA aims to serve as a national platform for the Lebanese organic movement and to defend the principles of organic agriculture, in order to achieve recognition and strengthening of the organic movement as a strategic choice for a sustainable living.
ALOA OBJECTIVES
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Raise awareness on organic agriculture and production in Lebanon.
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Provide extension and services for ALOA members and develop their skills in organic agriculture and production.
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Communicate and coordinate with the public sector for the promotion, development and protection of organic agriculture in Lebanon.
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Offer guidance and extension to national stakeholders in the organic sector on the requirements for organic certifications and on the international and local agencies granting such certifications.
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Work to preserve confidence in organic certifications.
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Promote local and international markets for organic products from Lebanon.
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Cooperate and coordinate with all parties and with scientific, environmental and consumer institutions related to organic agriculture in Lebanon and abroad.
The Organic Directory will help you find useful contacts
and addresses of: Producers, Processors , Retailers ,
Suppliers of input, Certifiers, Service providers
