- An organic farming association founded in 1991 by farmers and member companies involved in producing vegetables, fruits, dairy, eggs, and meat products. - Manages agricultural land in almost all federal states characterized mainly by grassland management with suckler cow husbandry relying on in-house feeds free from genetically modified organisms. - In addition to farmers, members include butchers, bakers, mills, dairies, traders, and restaurateurs. - Works according to ecological association guidelines and meets the highest level of bio-standards. - Trades with ecologically sustainable produce on a large scale.