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Organic

Garden Organic
Garden Organic (previously HDRA Henry Doubleday Research Association) is one of the leading independent organisations which researches and promotes organic gardening, farming and food. Find guidelines on how to garden organically.
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/

Soil Association
The Soil Association is the main campaigning organisation for organic farming and produce in the UK. Their "Soil Association Organic " symbol guarantees that the produce is certified to high organic standards. The site offers information and advice about growing organic, how to obtain certification, where to buy organic and farms to visit.
http://www.soilassociation.org/

The Organic Research Centre - Elm Farm
"The business of Elm Farm Research Centre is to develop and support sustainable land-use, agriculture and food systems, primarily within local economies, which build on organic principles to ensure the health and well-being of soil, plant, animal, man and his environment." Information and reports about organic farming from one of the major organic research organisations.
http://www.efrc.com

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