date:Jan 24, 2013
from 7,323 in 2002 to 17,281 organic farmers and processing facilities in the United States today. QAI forecasts this growth will lead to greater organic availability for both institutional and consumer use of organic products.
October 2012 marked 10 years of USDA overseeing certified organic products. There are 49 U.S.-based organic certification agencies accredited by USDA operating in 2012. In 2012 QAI organic certifications increased to 1,681 from 639 in 2002 for a 163% increase in certific