The Truth About Organic – Webinar Takeaways
More than 250 participants from around the world joined an essential webinar aimed at debunking widely circulated myths about organic agriculture.
The event featured speakers from FiBL, the Robin Food Coalition, and the Inter-Continental Network of Organic Farmers Organisations (INOFO), each bringing perspectives rooted in policy and market advocacy, scientific research, and community-based knowledge:
- Volkert Engelsman, Founder, Robin Food Coalition
- Harun Cicek, Deputy Leader of the Group Agroecosystem Innovation & Adoption, FiBL
- Julitza Nieves, Central America & Caribbean Convenor, INOFO
Moderated by Julia Lernoud, IFOAM – Organics International World Board member, the session addressed widespread misinformation about organic and underscored the true meaning of the term.
Throughout the discussion, speakers highlighted how organic practices create tangible and positive impacts on the environment, health, and the well-being of those who grow our food.