| |
ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA)
PO 6863
Hilo, HI
96720
Phone: (808) 969-7789
Fax: (808) 969-7759
URL: www.hawaiiorganicfarmers.org
Email Contact: hofa@hawaiiorganicfarmers.org
|
| |
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA) has been certifying organic products according to its own standards since 1994. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. HOFA’s organic program must now certify that food products follow USDA's National Organic Program.
FUNDING
HOFA supports its organic program from certification fees.
STRUCTURE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA. Changes to the HOFA organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
|
| |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Franz Weber- President
Michael Alms- Vice President
Dave Gelber- Treasurer
Elisha Goodman- Secretary
Creighton Litton- Oahu
Tim O'Connor- Kaua'i
Jonathan Price- Hawaii island
|
| |
LABELS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION: |
| |
|
