Purpose
OAK is a member-driven nonprofit organization. Members work together to:- Promote Kentucky's organic farms and farmers
- Share information with one another
- Guide research programs related to organic agriculture
- Educate consumers about organic food and farm products
Membership is open to anybody willing to adhere to OAK's Constitution and Bylaws and does not require or imply certification under the USDA's National Organic Program standards.
Mission
OAK promotes organic production and consumption in Kentucky as part of a food and farming system that strengthens communities by being economically viable and environmentally sound.
formation
During 2009, OAK's formation was guided by a steering committee of producers, consumers, and retailers from across Kentucky with a shared interest in organic agriculture. The organization had its inaugural meeting and elected its first board at the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference and Trade Show on the afternoon of January 5th, 2010 (Conference Program).
