1. principle of mutual assistance
The essence of this partnership does not lie in trade itself, but in the friendly relationship between people. Therefore, both producers and consumers should support each other on the basis of mutual understanding: This relationship should be built by reflecting on past experiences.
2. principle of planned production
In consultation with consumers, producers should aim to produce the maximum quantity and variety of products within the capacity of the farms.
3. principle of acceptance of the products
Consumers should accept all products grown in accordance with the prior agreement between the two groups, and their diet should be based as far as possible on these products.
4. principle of mutual concessions when setting prices
When setting the price of produce, producers should take into account the savings in labour and costs by eliminating sorting and packaging and accepting all produce; and consumers should take into account the benefit of receiving fresh, safe and tasty food.
5. principle of deepening friendly relations
The continuous development of this partnership requires the deepening of friendly relations between producers and consumers. This can only be achieved by maximising contact between the partners.
6. principle of self-distribution
According to this principle, the transport of the products should be carried out either by the groups of producers or consumers to the depots of the latter, without having to rely on professional transport companies.
7 Principle of democratic administration
Both groups should avoid over-dependence on a limited number of leaders in their activities and endeavour to practice democratic management with responsibility for all. The specific conditions of the members' families should be taken into account on the basis of the principle of mutual aid.
8. principle of learning within the groups
Both groups, producers and consumers, should attach great importance to learning within their groups and try not to limit their activities to the distribution of safe food.
9. principle of maintaining the appropriate group size
Full realisation of the points mentioned in the above articles will be difficult if the number of members or the area covered by these groups becomes too large. Therefore, both should be kept at an appropriate size. The development of this movement in terms of membership should be encouraged by increasing the number of groups and co-operation among them.
10. principle of continuous development
In most cases, neither producers nor consumers will be able to work under the favourable conditions described above from the outset. It is therefore necessary for both to look for promising partners, even if their current situation is unsatisfactory, and to continue their efforts to develop in mutual co-operation.
Japanese Organic Farming Association, November 1978.
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