Program areas at The Cornucopia Institute
Education - The Cornucopia Institute educates our approximately 10,000 members, The general public, organic stakeholders, and supporters on issues affecting The integrity of organic agriculture and food, sustainable and local food, and direct marketing via newsletters, website, webinars, research reports, speaking engagements and collaborative efforts with organizations and organic businesses.
Monitoring and reporting - Cornucopia monitors and provides formal comments on The regulatory processes surrounding The organic standards and actions of The national organic standards board and national organic program; monitors accredited certifier compliance to The organic standards; and tracks developments in genetically modified foods and other impacts on organic food producers.
Research and analysis - with an eye toward human, animal, and enviromental health, Cornucopia conducts in-depth research and analysis of organic agriculture and The organic industry, focusing on The production of and markets for eggs, dairy, poultry, beef, grain, and popular products, such as snack bars and plant-based beverages.