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  ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Demeter Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 1390
Philomath, OR 97370
Phone: 541-929-7148
Fax: 315-364-5224
URL: www.demeter-usa.org
Email Contact: jim@demeter-usa.org
 
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Demeter has been certifying organic and biodynamic labeled food since 1982. The "Biodynamic" label program follows the standards set by Demeter. Demeter's "Aurora" organic label follow the USDA National Organic Program standards that were implemented October 21, 2002.

FUNDING
Demeter supports its labeling programs from certification fees.

STRUCTURE
Demeter's Board of Directors makes decisions regarding the standards of the "Biodynamic" label program. The Demeter "Aurora" organic label program has been accredited by the USDA, which accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Lincoln Geiger - Farmer (President)
Patricia J. Smith - Retail Sales (Treasurer)
Anne Mendenhall - Certification Director (Secretary)
Parker Forsell - PhD candidate, ISU
 
LABELS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION:
 
Aurora Certified Organic
Program: Stellar Certification Services, Inc.
Label Category: Organic
Demeter Certified Biodynamic
Program: Demeter - Biodynamic
Label Category: Sustainable Agriculture


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