Wachsen mit den Werten: Wertewandel im Ökolandbau – ein Ländervergleich

Summary in the original language of the document

The enormous growth of the organic branche in Germany and its European neighbouring
countries has led to far reaching structural changes. The large demand for organically
produced goods has led to mass production, monopolisation and long-distance
transports. Some producers, suppliers and consumers fear that the eco-social ideas
and ethical values, which are inseparably connected to organic agriculture, might be
overrun by these developments. The following essay illustrates the shift of values
within the organic branche in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The authors point out
the different strategies of the three countries in order to meet these challenges and
make an argument for a self-confident return to basic values and normative statements
of the organic food movement.