Kenya Organic Agriculture Network

KOAN Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) is a national membership organization for organic agriculture in Kenya. KOAN was formed to coordinate, facilitate, and provide leadership and professional services to all members and other stakeholders in the organic agriculture industry in Kenya. Membership is driven from farmers, traders, processors, exporters, service providers (extension officers, certification bodies), civil society organisations and research institutions. Vision: A vibrant organic agriculture industry in Kenya that contributes to a healthier environment, enhance livelihoods and a growing consumer market. Mission: To lead, coordinate and create public exposure of theNational Organic Agriculture Sector, Promoting its contribution to economic, environmental and social benefits. What we do KOAN provides technical advice, training, promotion and business support in the areas of; Commercial organic production Improved processing technologies Organic market development including creating market linkages with the national and international markets. Certification support including pre certification advisory, Development and Implementation of Internal Control Systems (ICS) and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for Organic, Fair Trade and Good Agricultural Practices Coordination of organic certification and inspection services acceptable at both national and international levels Issuance and governance of the East Africa Organic Mark (Kilimohai Mark). In Liaison with universities and research institutions, KOAN validates, documents and disseminates key research findings in organic agriculture. KOAN lobbies and participates in the formulation and implementation of pro-organic Agriculture policies.