The Maine Seaweed Council 7 Industrial Park, Brunswick, ME 04011

• Protects and promotes the sustainable use of macoalgae harvested from and grown in the coastal waters of the state of Maine
• Addresses regulatory, legislative and public concerns affecting the seaweed industry

• Promotes a spirit of cooperation among the membership

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association PO Box 2176, Augusta, ME 04338

• Organic certification, farm apprenticeship

• Education and technical services

• The MOF&G newspaper

• Common Ground Country Fair

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont PO Box 697 Richmond, VT 05477

• Promotes local, organic agriculture
• Education and technical assistance
• Farm loans and apprenticeship programs
• Vermont Farm Share Program — brings fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income families

Organic Trade Association PO Box 1078, Greenfield, MA 01302

• Represents the organic industry in Canada and the United States
• Established in 1985, OTA promotes organic products in the marketplace and protects the integrity of organic standards
• Members include growers, shippers, retailers, processors, certifiers, farmer associations, brokers, consultants, and distributors

Maine Merchants Association 5 Wade Street, Augusta, ME 04332

• • Trade Organization