Linda Brown: Another area this standard addresses is energy efficiency
and issues related to reducing the
climate footprint. “Carbon footprint” is the term we’ve gotten used
to over the last year or two, which is
part of the story, but it’s not the full
story when you look at pollutants
that impact the climate. Resources
are also a part of this discussion,
which could include the types of materials used for packaging. Waste
management and disposal requirements comprise a big area we are
looking to include as well.
John Foster is the senior manager of organic integrity at Earthbound Farm, where he ensures the organic integrity of all products supplied to or handled by the company. Prior to joining
Earthbound Farm, Foster was a consultant specializing in organic certification programs and has also taught at the college
level on organic horticulture and crop production.
Linda Brow
Organic n : Currently, all of our task forces are meeting and working on preliminary documents that are going to be brought back to the full standards
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Bama Athreya: Another area being
discussed is community engagement, in terms of working with local
communities to preserve and ensure
that historical, cultural and environmental concerns are being met. It’s
important to consider the dynamic
between the farm and the surrounding environment. While that’s addressed more by organic compared
to any other system, it’s not explicitly
part of the organic standards.
The Deicks, New Organics farmers
Organic is who we are.
At NewOrganics, we’re passionate about what we do. We believe
that the organic industry improves the world around us, and we
have built our lives and our business around this philosophy.
Grace Gershuny: There is also the
economic side of sustainability, or
fair trade. It’s not just about what
farm workers are paid, but also the
cost of production and the price
that farmers receive. Right now, the
scope for this standard is very big.
For example, it started out not addressing animal agriculture at all.
Some assume it would not be possible, while others say that it’s critical
to include animal agriculture because of the need to integrate crops
and livestock in a sustainable system.
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Jim Pierce: It’s true, there’s a lot on
the table and the discussion has actually broadened from where it
began. It’s a good opportunity, but
at the same time, nobody expects it
to remain as broad as it is right
now.
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