MISSION
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. supports and promotes organic and sustainable agriculture, wherein; we educate consumers, farmers, future farmers (children & youth), businesses, policy makers and the general public.
OVERVIEW
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers Inc. (FOG) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established in 1989. FOG operates two programs: Education & Outreach and Quality Certification Services.
FOG's Education & Outreach Program promotes organic and sustainable agriculture and healthy and just food systems, working diligently to educate producers,
consumers, media, institutions and governments about the benefits of organic and sustainable agriculture. Staff present at
tours, conferences, workshops, classes and other
educational opportunities to a wide audience ranging from
school children to farmers and agronomists in Uganda on topics including but not limited to: organic and sustainable
farming practices, Farm Bill opportunities, certification options, marketing, food systems, social justice and opportunities and challenges in the organic marketplace.
To meet the demands of a growing organic industry, FOG
operates Quality Certification Services
(QCS),
a USDA ISO Guide 65 accredited program that offers
USDA National Organic Program, Canadian, Japanese and
European Union accredited certification options. QCS also
offers Social Justice, Aquaculture and Vegan certification
options. QCS certifies farming, wildcrafting, livestock,
processing, packing and handling entities large and small in
more than 30 states and 13 countries.