Diffusion of food policy in the U.S.: The case of organic certification

Mosier, Samantha L.; McFadden, Dawn Thilmany

doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2016.02.007

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“…In the United States (US), the first state-level organic regulations emerged in the 1970s, followed by the National Organic Program (NOP) nearly 30 years later (Vos 2000;Friedland 2005;Fromartz 2007;Mosier & Thilmany 2016). The first European wide organic regulation was established in 1991, replacing national regulations that had been established in most countries since the 1980s (Lampkin et al 1999;Padel et al 2009).…”

Section: The Codification Of Organic In Regulatory Texts 21 a Brief mentioning

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“…The importance of consumers in defining organic regulations is also evident in the process of how these regulations come to be formulated. In many countries the formulation of organic standards has been the outcome of a long process during which different stakeholder groups were consulted, and public comments received (Vos 2000;Padel et al 2009;Mosier & Thilmany 2016). A first draft of the US NOP, for example, received more public comments than any previous USDA regulation.…”

Section: The Definition Of Organic Agriculture In Regulations Is Drivmentioning

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What is this thing called organic? – How organic farming is codified in regulations

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Organic farming is one of the fastest growing sectors of world agriculture. Although it represents only 1% of world agricultural area, organic is one of the most recognized food labels and most people in developed countries consume some amount of organic food today. There is a wide range of interpretations of what organic means by different actors in the sector. Here we examine eight different organic regulations from across the world to understand how they have codified the large diversity of ideas inherent in organic agriculture. Our analysis shows that organic practices and regulations do not differ substantially between countries-across the board organic regulations define organic mainly in terms of

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Section: The Codification Of Organic In Regulatory Texts 21 a Brief mentioning

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What is this thing called organic? – How organic farming is codified in regulations

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“…A key role in enhancing consumers' trust in public institutions relies on effective communication, which accounts for spatial heterogeneity and local socio-economic conditions [72][73][74][75]. Since the adoption of voluntary organic logos, the EU has attempted to help consumers increase identification and awareness of organic food products that have benefited from quality registration [29].…”

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Can the “Euro-Leaf” Logo Affect Consumers’ Willingness-To-Buy and Willingness-To-Pay for Organic Food and Attract Consumers’ Preferences? An Empirical Study in Greece

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Abstract:The "Euro-leaf" organic certification logo was adopted and made compulsory by the European Union (EU) a few years ago; the level of consumers' recognition of this logo has been explored. This paper provides important insights into the effectiveness of the logo in the Greek market. The "Euro-leaf" logo was compared with the two previous EU organic logos; i.e., the voluntary "Organic Farming" and the withdrawn "Bio". In total, 472 face-to-face interviews were conducted using actual presentations of five officially certified food products. The aim of this research was to investigate the consumers' willingness-to-buy (WTB), willingness-to-pay (WTP), and their preference towards each of the three logos used for the certification of organic products. Our analysis concludes that for the time being the new logo has failed to develop into a powerful instrument for affecting consumers' WTB and WTP. Furthermore, it was found to have been the least influential factor that determined their preferences. Design changes and improvements might be necessary in order to better communicate the organic food message.

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“…Third party regulators typically manage the organic certification and labeling process. Growers desiring to have their proucts officially labeled as organically grown are required to complete the certification process ( Mosier and Thilmany, 2016 ). The organic market is expanding because there is high demand driven by perceptions and beliefs among consumers, and there is also increased general public support for organic producers and their products ( Nguyen et al, 2019 , Soroka and Wojciechowska-Solis, 2019 ).…”

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Perception of organic farmers towards organic agriculture and role of extension

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Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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The sustainability of organic agriculture is associated with the farmers’ experience, quality of information provided, management of risks, and compliance with legislation. The objectives of this study were to identify the sources used by the organic farmers to gain information related to organic production, and to assess organic farmers’ perceived attitudes towards extension services. To address the research objectives, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 organic farmers in central Pennsylvania. The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim, categorized and coded, then thematically analyzed using an interpretive description methodology. The results showed that the extension services were not identified as a primary source of information that was frequently used by the organic farmers. Other organic farmers and organizationa for organic agriculture were the two primary sources of informaiton. The organic farmers were very adept at building social capital in seeking informaiton to address their issues and problems. The primary challenges faced by the organic farmers were the control of insects and weeds, and weather-related issues. The results highlighted that in addition to identifying viable information sources, factors such as adaptive capacities to climate change and certification were key to successful production in organic systems. The present study provides rich and deep information on how farmers perceive organic agriculture and extension services. The outcome of the research undertaken will enable planners, policy makers and the related Cooperative Extension personnel to better understand perceptions of the farmers to devise viable and workable policies and plans that address the concerns and challenges of the farmers.

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Diffusion of food policy in the U.S.: The case of organic certification

Cited by 28 publications

References 33 publications

What is this thing called organic? – How organic farming is codified in regulations

What is this thing called organic? – How organic farming is codified in regulations

Can the “Euro-Leaf” Logo Affect Consumers’ Willingness-To-Buy and Willingness-To-Pay for Organic Food and Attract Consumers’ Preferences? An Empirical Study in Greece

Perception of organic farmers towards organic agriculture and role of extension

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