The 'Fferm Organig CwmOnnen' applies the tradition of farming, almost identical to my Grandfather's concept. Being 'Organic' means in today's modern world, a sustainable farming system which maintains the long-term fertility of the soil and uses less of the Earth's finite resources to produce high quality, nutritious food. Organic farming has developed from an understanding of soil science, crop breeding, animal husbandry and a balanced ecology. The maintenance of soil fertility relies principally on the use of clover as a natural producer of soil nitrogen, and a limited application of composted animal manure and ground rock minerals. Weeds are controlled by mechanical methods while pests and diseases tend not to be a problem due to the inherent bio-diversity and isolation of the Hill-Farming system. The 'Organic' Welsh hill-farm is a very small part of the UK's overall food production. However, Organic hill farming is expanding at a dramatic rate. By contact between the producer and the Consumer, - Organic hill-farming is set to be the most exciting sector within the agricultural industry. Unlike most food assurance schemes, organic food production is subject to effective statutory control. As the grower of 'Prime Welsh Organic Aran-Lamb', I have needed to select a registered 'organic processor' for preparation of the meat. It is a strictly regulated group of 'Organic' specialists who are involved in organic food production and processing. We are subject to EC Regulations, which have been incorporated into the laws of the United Kingdom. This Regulation (EC) 2092/91 became UK law in January 1992 and regulates all organic production. Its demands are many and binding for the 'Organic Lamb' producer. At 'Fferm CwmOnnen' I am subject to the Control and Inspection Authority implementing this British law. My Aran-Lamb logo conforms with the mandatory demand that organic food, for human consumption, must be clearly labeled. I am restricted by what inputs are permitted for soil fertilising and conditioning and pest and disease control. There are detailed recommendations on how 'Organic Aran Lamb' must be processed. There are no additional non-organic ingredients, non-agricultural materials such as additives and processing aids used. I am visited and inspected very frequently, as is my processor, being subject to detailed inspection of my purchases and farming methods. This confirmation, as with all producers, confirms all organic requirements are being fully met. I work according to Regulation 2092/91, how organic animal products must be produced and inspected. This became law on 24th August 2000 and, from that date, all organic plant and animal products became subject to statutory control. The consequence of this regulation is that as an 'Organic Farmer' I am registered with the Organic Farmers & Growers Authority. The farm has had a period of re-establishment for organic methods and there are regular inspections to ensure that Aran-Lamb meets these strict organic standards. With this control you are assured of the '~Aran~Lamb~'Organic'~Label~'.