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Promoting sustainable, organic farming and championing human health. Making change Building public awareness to influence government and industry attitudes to issues like:

* Genetic engineering in food

* Pesticides

* Threat to wildlife from intensive

agriculture

* Antibiotics

* Closure of small abattoirs

* Harmful effects of intensive farming on food quality and safety Setting standards Setting standards to ensure the integrity of organic food and other products. Certification and inspection The Soil Association symbol can be found on over 70% of Britain's organic produce - a guarantee that it has been grown or produced to the highest standards of organic integrity. We also undertake certification of timber and wood products. Soil Association Certification Ltd enforces these standards through certification and regular inspections of producers, processors and suppliers. Market development Promoting organic food so that people everywhere will have the opportunity to buy and eat organic, be it from a local market, a box scheme, a corner shop or supermarket. Influencing and policy work Working with government, non-governmental organisations and the public to improve the climate for organic agriculture. Information and education Creating an informed body of opinion through:

* Our membership publications

* Our library of comprehensive briefing and fact sheets

* Working with schools and the media

* Book sales

* Technical publications for farmers and growers

* Exhibiting at shows

* Our network of demonstration forms. Advisory work Representing, supporting and advising the farmers and growers who are building an organic future. Local food links Providing sustainable solutions that deliver local food to local people.

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