Organic Farming Innovation Award

Every three years, IFOAM and the Rural Development Association (RDA)honor the great work of organic innovators with the Organic Farming Innovation Award (OFIA). They are now calling on the organic movement to bring to their attention the excellent work carried out by organic innovators across the globe for the OFIA 2014.

The award ceremony is taking place during the 18th edition of the Organic World Congress (OWC) in Istanbul,Turkey on 14 October 2014. The winning applicants are granted travel and accommodation costs as well as free registration for the OWC.

Innovations are sought that are: new in their context; applicable to organic farming, processing and trade; relevant for solving real problems or exploring new potentials; and have the potential to have a great impact. Applications can be submitted in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Korean. The deadline is 1 March 2014. More information can be found here and the application form is available here.