The largest German growers' association, based in Mainz in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, was founded in 1971 by 12 like-minded people under the name "bio-gemüse e. V.". The current name was then established in 1979. As of 2024, 7,881 member farms in Germany cultivate a total of 522,613 hectares (5,226 km²) according to organic principles. This also includes numerous winegrowing operations. However, the share of the total German organic wine-growing area of over 8,000 hectares is significant. According to its own definition, the main task of the association is to promote and further develop organic farming. It also represents the political interests of its members in Berlin and Brussels.
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“