Production and certification of organic agriculture in mexico

In Mexico agriculture is one of the most important economic activities, generating value year after year, creating sources of employment and meeting basic food and nutrition needs. However, in this new era for agriculture, the health and sustainability of ecosystems must be prioritized in the face of growing agricultural expansion. Organic agriculture is an agricultural technique alternative that optimizes production, reduces costs and increases profits by eliminating expenses for fertilizers and pesticides, ensuring the protection of the environment, biodiverisity and genetic resources. To achieve organic certification in Mexico it is necessary to prepare in advance both the crop, and the producer which allows to maintain a quality standard in the product. For the following study, data were collected from office sources, statistical information from national and international governmental organizations such as: FAO,IFOAM, SENASICA, SEDECO, Chamber of Deputies, INEGI, among others.