Macedonian Organic Producers Federation

Macedonian Organic Producers Federation (MOPF) is an umbrella organization formed by the Regional Organic Producers Associations. MOPF is not a donor created, nor a government initiated or funded organization. Since 2008 MOPF effectively represents the organic producers and organic movement participant’s interests to policymakers, the media, and the public. MOPF is active on local, national and international level. On local level the biggest part of the activities are implemented by the regional associations (training, consultancy service, workshops etc.). Despite their regional character this activities are frequently organized as MOPF events and members from different associations and regions are visiting or conducting organized trainings, consultations and experience exchange.

As recognized and respected organization on national level, MOPF effectively represents the organic producers and organic movement participant’s interests to policymakers, the media, and the public, serves as the unified voice for the organic producers and supports editing and printing of a educational and promotion materials, web based tools for organic agriculture. MOPF supports and participates in development and implementation of different national events and projects and developed an E-mail support service for providing answers regarding all areas of organic farming and organic marketing to interested parties. Moreover MOPF representatives are participating in different commission and work groups formed by the competent authorities which are working on organic production polices and legislation or connected with issues relevant for the organic movement. MOPF is recognized by Ministry for Agriculture as a national umbrella organization and a NGO which is an important stakeholder in the development of the organic production.