The Dominica Organic Agriculture Movement Inc. (DOAM Inc.) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in Dominica as a limited liability company. DOAM Inc. was formed in January 2006 by a cross section of primary stakeholders who are farmers and traders in the organic food production industry and is governed by an Executive Committee. Any person, institution, or firm committed to the vision of developing a sustainable organic industry is eligible for membership.
DOAM Inc. seeks to coordinate programs and activities for the holistic development of the local organic industry and assist various organic oriented organizations related to the sustainable development of the Industry in Dominica.
One of the primary aims of DOAM Inc. is to ensure that foods grown under certifiable organic conditions are marketed effectively and efficiently locally, regionally and internationally.
DOAM Vision Statement
DOAM’s vision is for a sustainable food system in Dominica that is based on organic practices, fair trade and labour policies, and food security for all of its citizens.
DOAM Mission Statement
DOAM will facilitate the development of a sustainable food system in Dominica through strategic education, organizing, and business development activities.
DOAM Goals include:
- Support the establishment of organic compost and input supply centers in the seven agricultural regions
- Develop a plan for attracting young persons as organic farmers and members of DOAM
- Initiate the process of spreading the movement through the schools
- Create farmer support systems for labor and finance
- Organize and incubate a farmer based distribution system
- Excellence in the dissemination of carefully analyzed information among members and throughout the various farming catchment zones on traditional, current and new developments in organic production, processing and marketing.
- Development and strengthening formal and informal networks for exchange/dissemination of information
DOAM’s Executive Board 2010-2011
President: Olu Obonyo
Vice President: Delroy Registe
General Secretary: Vanessa Prevost
Treasurer: Lewis “Dr. Silk” Derry
Public Relations: Athlene Douglas Murdock
Members:
Tony Kleese
Doug White (Participatory Guarantee System – PGS)
Ex Officio Members:
Allan George, Immediate Past President
Al Mario Casimir, Organic Desk Government Representative
DOAM’s immediate past Board of Directors 2008-2010
Past President: Allan George
Vice President: Heskeith Alexander
General Secretary: Donna Klarin
Treasurer: Delroy Registe
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Al-Mario Casimir
Public Relations: Keian Stephenson
General Board Members:
Michael Didier
Catherine Ormond
Past Presidents
Allan George 2008-2010
Vanessa Prevost- 2006-2008
Reginald Eli 2004-2006
Affiliate Representatives:
Bellevue Chopin Organic Farmers Movement Inc. - Delroy Registe
Giraudel Flower Growers Group – Stephanie Royer
Scouts of Dominica – Sharon Jones
National Fair Trade Organization Dominica
Tombe Leve – Valerie Roghi