International Conference on Organic Agriculture, Food Security & Public Health on March 11-13, 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Organic Agriculture

This pillar focuses on ecological production management systems that promote and enhance biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity.

Soil Health and Management:

Composting and organic matter stratification.

Cover cropping and green manures.

Soil microbiome preservation and mycorrhizal fungi.

Pest, Disease, and Weed Management:

Biological pest control (beneficial insects, natural predators).

Crop rotation and companion planting.

Botanical and mineral-based biopesticides.

Genetic Resources and Livestock:

Heritage and non-GMO seed preservation.

Organic livestock husbandry (free-range, organic feed, pasture-based).

Ethical animal welfare standards.

Certification and Regulations:

National and international organic standards (e.g., USDA Organic, EU Eco regulation).

Accreditation, inspection, and peer-review certification systems.

Transition periods and compliance costs for conventional farms.

2. Food Security

This pillar addresses the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

The Four Dimensions of Food Security:

Availability: Food production levels, stock levels, and net trade.

Access: Economic and physical access to food (affordability, infrastructure).

Utilization: Nutritional well-being, clean water, sanitation, and food preparation.

Stability: Resilience of availability and access over time (weather, economic shocks).

Supply Chain and Logistics:

Post-harvest loss mitigation and food waste reduction.

Cold chain management and storage facilities.

Global vs. localized food distribution networks.

Socio-Economic Factors:

Food deserts in urban environments.

Poverty, safety nets, and food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP).

Land rights, tenure security, and smallholder farmer economics.

3. Public Health

This pillar focuses on protecting and improving the health of people and their communities through education, policy-making, and research.

Epidemiology and Nutrition:

Macro- and micronutrient deficiencies (malnutrition, stunting).

Diet-related non-communicable diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues).

Foodborne illnesses and pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli).

Environmental Health:

Toxicological impacts of synthetic chemicals and heavy metals.

Air and water quality degradation from industrial activities.

Occupational health hazards for laborers.

Healthcare Systems and Policy:

Preventative medicine and lifestyle interventions.

Health literacy and community wellness programs.

Interrelated Topics & Cross-Cutting Themes

Organic Agriculture & Public Health (The Health Nexus)

Pesticide Exposure Mitigation: The reduction of occupational chemical hazards for farmers and lower synthetic pesticide residues in consumer diets.

Antibiotic Resistance (AMR): How organic livestock bans on prophylactic antibiotics help combat global antimicrobial resistance.

Nutrient Density: Comparative research on antioxidant levels, polyphenols, and omega-3 fatty acid profiles in organic versus conventional foods.

Organic Agriculture & Food Security (The Yield & Sustainability Balance)

The Yield Gap Paradox: The ongoing debate regarding organic agriculture's lower average crop yields compared to conventional farming, balanced against its long-term soil resilience during droughts.

Economic Viability for Smallholders: Higher market premiums for organic goods versus increased labor demands and certification costs for vulnerable farmers.

Agroecological Resilience: Utilizing biodiversity to buffer food production against climate change-induced weather extremes.

Food Security & Public Health (The Nutrition & Access Interface)

The Double Burden of Malnutrition: The co-existence of undernutrition (wasting/stunting) alongside overnutrition (obesity) within the same communities or households.

Food Safety and Sanitarian Infrastructure: The reliance of food utilization on clean drinking water and sanitary food preparation to prevent chronic gut inflammation (environmental enteropathy).

Nutritional Security: Shifting the global policy focus from merely providing "calories" (food security) to providing "nutrients" (nutritional security).

The Triple Intersection: Organic Ag, Food Security, and Public Health

One Health Approach: A collaborative, multisectoral approach recognizing that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment (soil -> crop -> human).

Sustainable Diets: Creating dietary guidelines that are both nutritionally adequate for public health and produced via environmentally sustainable, organic-aligned methods.

Policy and Food Sovereignty: Empowering local communities to control their own mechanisms of food production and distribution, ensuring healthy, culturally appropriate, and sustainably grown food for all.

Name: FFABS
Website: http://ffabs.org