http://orgprints.org/6337/ European organic farming policies: an overview Stolze, Matthias Lampkin, Nic Policy environments and social economy Organic farming has expanded rapidly in Europe since the 1980s. A key factor is the widespread use of policy support in recognition of environmental and other benefits. Agri-environmental payments are the main form of support. In 2003, almost 54% of the certified organic land area in the EU27 & CH was supported at a cost of €635 million. The increase in supply thus stimulated led to a broader mix of meas-ures, including research, training, advice, consumer promotion and market development. Many states have adopted an integrated action plan approach to optimise the policy mix. 2006 Conference paper, poster, etc. NonPeerReviewed rtf http://orgprints.org/6337/1/JOC_2006_Stolze_Lampkin_final.doc Stolze, Matthias and Lampkin, Nic (2006) European organic farming policies: an overview. Joint Organic Congress, Odense, Denmark, May 30-31, 2006. http://orgprints.org/6337/http://orgprints.org/6337/1/