Soil Association

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The Soil Association is a UK based environmental non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in 1946. The Soil Association was created to 'research, develop, and promote sustainable relationships between the soil, plants, animals, people and the biosphere, while protecting and enhancing the environment'. Since its foundation the Soil Association has pioneered practical solutions to promote sustainable use of land and natural resources. The Soil Association's organic certification scheme for products and producers is now the largest in Britain.

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Producers of organic food dig deep to lure back lost customers; Soil Association tells people to think about what's good for planet. Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 9/22/2009 ...The bid is backed by the Soil Association, led by Patrick Holden, who...better for you? 1946 - The Soil Association was founded by a group of far...yogurt a year. 1967 - The first Soil Association standards are drawn up, while... ...more

Organic producers' fury at report dismissing food's health benefits; Soil Association claims FSA doesn't want to admit pesticide-free is better. Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 8/4/2009 ...higher level of antioxidants, which help the body to combat cancer and cardiovascular disease, in organic foods. Soil Association policy director Lord Peter Melchett said the report dismissed these findings, and it pre-empted an EU study by... ...more

Tender Notice: Soil Association Seeks Architectural, Construction, Engineering, Inspection Services (United Kingdom) US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 7/15/2009 BRISTOL, United Kingdom, July 15 -- Soil Association said it was soliciting architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. Bidding type is an international competitive... ...more