Export and marketing dimension of organic agricultural products in Turkey: Example of Bursa province

The intensive use of hormones and chemical drugs used to date has begun to disrupt the structure of ecological balance, the sustainability of agricultural production and human health, as well as organic, environmentally friendly agricultural production. Organic agricultural production, which is friendly to the environment and therefore public health, has become essential for countries with low income levels and provides for the development of rural areas. With this situation, the concept of organic farming emerges. This study was carried out in the case of Bursa in order to analyze the international trade and marketing dimension of organic agricultural products in Turkey. In the study, the current situation of Turkey's organic agriculture sector was evaluated in the light of the current data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry by considering the vegetable production and export data. This study, which is based on qualitative research method, was carried out using methods of literature review and documentation review. As a result of the analyzes made by using the data of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, related regulations and notifications and domestic and foreign sources, important findings have been reached regarding the export and marketing potential of organic agricultural products in Turkey. In line with the data obtained, suggestions have been developed to increase the competitiveness of organic agricultural products in Turkey in the international market Keywords: Organic agriculture, export, marketing, Bursa, crop production