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Metal Stakes

1,000 7' long metal stakes for sale in Firebaugh, CA. $2.00 each. Good for fencing and staking. Call John M. Teixeira: 559-694-0017.

(Posted 6/10/09)

CCOF-Certified Organic Forage Mix Hay

Forage mix hay (oats, beardless wheat, barley) for sale in Gridley, CA. CCOF-certified, excellent quality, very clean except for some wild radish, not rained on. Three strand bales, approximately 100 lbs. each, $10 per bale. Neighbor has a squeeze loader available for hire for truck loading. Call for pricing: (530) 846-6511 or email wooleyfarms@msn.com.

(Posted 6/10/09)

Model 900 Mulch Transplanter
The Model 900 Mulch Transplanter is designed to set peat pots, cell type plants, and Jiffy 7's, among others, into plastic mulch. The Model 900 accurately pierces the plastic, spaces, waters and packs the plants better than most planters of similar type. Completely adjustable axle allows for various bed heights and widths. Optional water valve, barrel, and barrel mounting brackets are available. Plug mix attachment available. Used for 2 seasons: In San Luis Obispo. New $3465. Yours for $2750!!! Contact Ryan 805-674-4272. or email ryan@fourelementsorganics.com. (Posted 4/21/09)

Vegetable Planter for Sale
Monosem Vacuum Vegetable Planter, version E, single row, 80 inch, 3 pt, hydraulic fan, 12 metering units. $18,500.00. Call (559) 352-1700. (Posted 5/24/09)

Untreated Stakes for Sale

Stakes, 2 1/4" x 7', untreated premium doug fir, round - pointed. Used one season for tomatoes. Approximately 280/ pallet

$1.50 each, or less than a pallet $2.00 each. PH# (530) 570-7211.

(Posted 5/24/09)

Certified Organic Prickly Pear Nectar for Sale

Retail, wholesale and bulk Certified Organic Prickly Pear Nectar available. Helps balance sugar, cholestrol, blood pressure and triglycerides levels. Go to www.ArizonaCactusRanch.com or call (800) 582- 9903.

(Posted 5/24/09)

Buy Seat Belts Online

Tractor, Forklift, Bus and Van Seat Belts Easily Purchased Online: Offering a huge selection of seat belts including 2 point (lap only) non-retractable or retractable seat belts. Also, easily order online micro-switch seat belts that will not let the equipment startup until the operator has buckled up. Many colors and sizes to choose from. Visit the online store. (Posted 12/18/2008)

Land for Sale or Lease
Check out land listings at the California Farm Link

Orchard for Sale

2 Acre walnut orchard in Concord, CA. Trees may be removed for vegetable planting. Available to be farmed organically. Contact Dell Heckman at (925) 685-5054 for further information (Posted 6/18/09)

Certified Land For Sale
40 Acres in Madera County. CCOF Certified Organic. Well water. Call (408) 683-2707. (Posted 6/2/09)

Organic Land For Sale
181 acres organic land near Castroville. Black soil, rolling topography. Available in October. $1,100/AC. Call (831) 320-3671.

(Posted 5/10/09)

Ag Land Conservancy Share for Sale

1/20 interest in 240 acre LLC-owned Ag Land Conservancy including a 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2,300 square foot custom home on one acre site. Located in Happy Valley Elementary school district; Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation - the oldest wine-producing area in California. Over 20 acres of existing organic apple and pear orchard; 10 acres are currently in production. Ideal Partner/buyer: Persons interested in this unique partnership/community should be committed to agricultural use of the land and prepared to be active participants in the maintenance and governance of the partnership and community. Asking $890,000. Mortgage, partnership dues and taxes possible for approximately $4,500 a month. For information call 425-0697 or email bszavala@elgatito.com. All reasonable offers considered. All cash or seller finance only. Pre-qualified buyers only. Principals only, no agents.

Current Monthly partnership assessment $250. Property taxes $1,500 per year (will remain the same with share transfer, this is not a real estate transaction). (Posted 5/10/09)

CCOF Certified Farm For Sale in Mendocino
The current owners harvest honey & organic lavender, medicinal herbs & teas, apples and vegetables. 10 acres, two producing wells, 20 x 65 greenhouse plus additional hoop houses, 48 x 65 two-story barn with enclosed lavender drying room, workshop etc, plus lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Abundant water and a state-of-the-art 40-panel grid-tied solar system. For more information, email the owners, trint@att.net, or call Sally Tollini at Coldwell-Banker Mendo Realty in Ukiah, 707-462-5400, e-mail wildvines@comcast.net. Recent price reduction to $489,000. (Posted 5/10/2009)

Organic Farm Land Available for Lease
350 acres of CCOF certified organic farm land available for lease in Livingston, CA. Contact Frank at (209) 394-3397. (Posted 5/13/2009)

Crops For Sale

McKenzie Farms Organic Crops for Sale
CCOF-certified McKenzie Farms has organic wild rice, red oat hay (clean, no rain damage), Montezuma red oat seed/grain, barley (UC 937) seed/grain, triticale (Juan) seed/grain and purple vetch seed for sale. Contact McKenzie farms by phone: (916) 655-3367 or (916) 709-7885 or fax: (916) 655-3344.

(Posted 6/11/09)

Organic Alfalfa and Blackberries For Sale
Organic Alfalfa cut this year. Organic Blackberries. Both certified by CCOF. Phone (559) 896-4225 or email vinedr@aol.com. (Posted 4/22/09)

Organic Lisbon Lemons for Sale

(118) trees 5 year old grove in Jamul, CA 91980. Quarantine Project Compliance Agreement issued by CDFA is in effect. Crop near ready for picking. Please call (619) 669-6854. Or email jmlmary@yahoo.com. (Posted 5/26/09)

Crop Contracts Sought

Services

CSA

You can have a CSA right in your own backyard! For businesses or individuals who not only want fresh organic veggies and flowers in a box, but want to watch your produce grown before your very eyes, Your Backyard Bounty is a new service in Santa Cruz County that will do just that. www.yourbackyardbounty.com Contact Batya Kagan at info@yourbackyardbounty.com. (Posted 5/20/09)

Processing Services Wanted

Seeking Organic Production Kitchen

Looking for a certified kitchen to work out of in the bay area. Seeking growers for our popcorn in the local area as well. Product has been on the market for four years. It would be good to find a place that I could teach and educate as well. Please contact Lynn at (607) 379-2264 or email at lynn.chittick@gmail.com. (Posted 5/27/2009)

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Employment

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Board Member Position

The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz, CA is expanding its Board of Directors. Volunteer board members will work to raise public awareness and improve financial security of the organization in order to achieve this mission. We are looking for someone with a commitment to serving the homeless community, experience in organic farming, connections to the community and interest or experience in fundraising. Board members serve a three-year term, meet once a month in Santa Cruz, and volunteer twice a year at the farm or store.Farmers are encouraged to apply! If you like to work as part of a team and are passionate about helping others and giving back to community, we would love to hear from you. Please send a resume to:woutjes@homelessgardenproject.org and abbeya@homelessgardenproject.org or visit our website www.homelessgardenproject.org for additional information. (Posted 6/15/09)

Director of National Organic Program, Washington, DC
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2009
SALARY RANGE: 117,787.00 - 177,000.00 USD /year. Application period: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 to Tuesday, June 30, 2009 . Position: Full-Time Permanent. All qualified persons may apply. View full job announcement.

( Posted 5/22/09)

Four New Positions Available at Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)
Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2009 or until filled
The following positions are available: Quality Manager, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Review Program Assistant, and Applicant Support Specialist. For a full listing of job descritions, visit: http://omri.org/jobs. (Posted 5/22/09)

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Organics Agriculture Program Manager, Boise, ID
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Manager is responsible for organizing and planning the enforcement of Federal and State laws and regulations governing the Organic, Hop, and Potato Brand programs. Duties include planning, implementing, evaluating, coordinating and supervising the statewide Organic Certification program, Hop Inspection program, retail potato inspection program and Potato Brand program, and consult with Department staff, other governmental entities and the agricultural industry and perform related duties. Good knowledge of organic and sustainable farming methods including knowledge of agricultural chemicals and food technology and experience in working as a liaison to local and state government required. For a detailed job description and information on how to apply, visit www.dhr.idaho.gov and click on State Jobs, Current Openings, and Agriculture.

Part Time Farm Work, San Luis Obispo

Part time work on a 47-acre farm bordering Los Padres National Forest in San Luis Obispo, 20 minutes from the ocean. Farm has a nursery start operation of veggies and herbs, a citrus orchard, a berry crop and an establishing stone fruit orchard. Some basic housing provided. For more info contact Ryan at 805-674-4272 or ryan@fourelementsorganics.com.

(Posted 5/29/09)

Full-time Farm Manager Wanted
Blondie’s Farm is looking for a full-time manager for their 96 acre farm in Suisun Valley, Fairfield CA. Excellent water, all new equipment, sprayers etc. 6 acres and 14 varieties of mature peach trees, 8 acres of new trees. Housing available, offices, modern barn, row crops, vegetables and berry bushes. $50k/year plus benefits. Minimum 5 years experience in organic farming. Partnerships possible. To apply, email kent@blondiespizza.com. (Posted 5/27/09)

Biscuit and Bone Commercial/Contract Baker

Biscuit and Bone, LLC is seeking a commercial/contract baker to bake and package organic dog biscuits and training treats. If interested, please contact Louise Englehart @ 888-781-BONE.

(Posted 5/24/09)

Apprenticeships/Internships

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Apprenticeship/Manager
We are a 47 acre farm bordering Los Padres National Forest in San Luis Obispo. We are 20 minutes to the ocean. We have a nursery start operation of veggies and herbs, a citrus orchard, a berry crop and an establishing stone fruit orchard. Work is part time and some basic housing provided. For more info contact Ryan at 805-674-4272 or ryan@fourelementsorganics.com. (Posted 4/21/09)

Funding Opportunities

Notice of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The Agricultural Marketing Service announced the availability of approximately $49,000,000 in grant funds, less USDA administrative costs, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture). State departments of agriculture are encouraged to develop their grant applications promptly. Applications must be received by August 26, 2009. More information.

(Posted 6/1/09)

Deadline Extended - EQUIP Organic Transition Cost Share Program
New Deadline: June 26, 2009
California Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will join several other states in extending the application deadline for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) organic transition cost share program, to June 26, 2009. This action is in response to the numerous inquiries that have been made at all of California’s NRCS regional offices for how to access these funds. You can read more about the program, view application deadlines in other states and find out how to apply for funds by visiting the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) website. For additional information, visit the new NRCS EQUIP Organic Initiative website. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Claudia Reid, CCOF’s Policy and Program Director, at claudia@ccof.org.

PESP Accepting Grant Proposals

The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Request for Proposals is now open. The deadline for proposals is June 12, 2009. View the announcement: http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/pesp/BPPD%20-%20PESP%202009%20RFP.pdf.

(Updated 6/7/09)

Search CSREES website for new funding opportunities
The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has introduced a new web page that will post recently opened funding opportunities. The page links to a list of grants opened in the last 30 days. View NEW CSREES grant listings. (posted 3/20/09)

Organic Certification Cost Share Funds Available

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided funds to several state organic programs to be distributed to operations that have been certified organic by a USDA accredited certifier. As a service to CCOF members, CCOF has developed a guide and some resources to help you secure these funds. Detailed instructions and application forms can be found on CCOF's Organic Certification Cost Share Information and Resources page.

(Posted 12/5/08)

State of California Dept. of Conservation Grants
The California Farmland Conservancy Program (CFCP) seeks to encourage the long-term, private stewardship of agricultural lands through the voluntary use of agricultural conservation easements. The CFCP provides grant funding for projects which use and support agricultural conservation easements for protection of agricultural lands.
Applications are online.

(Posted 12/5/08)

California Watershed Program Grants
The purpose of the Watershed Program is to advance sustainable watershed-based management of California’s natural resources through community-based strategies. The Program will operate with guiding principles and goals and objectives, that includes maintaining a commitment to public involvement and Program transparency. Funding may be available for either single operations or collaborative efforts in 2009. Find out more about the Watershed Program.

(Posted 12/5/08)

Announcements

Miscellaneous

Place a Classified Ad

Classified advertising on the CCOF website is available to individuals and businesses with offerings of interest to the organic community. Ads are updated on a regular basis and appear in CCOF's quarterly magazine, "Certified Organic" and/or on our website. CCOF offers both web-only and web and print advertising options. Place your order online. For more information on placing a classified ad on the website and/or in the magazine download an Ad Packet or e-mail advertising@ccof.org.

CCOF Client Classifieds: CCOF certified clients and supporting members may place free classified ads online and in "Certified Organic", CCOF's quarterly magazine. Free classified ads are placed in the magazine based on space being available. To submit your ad please send an email with a subject line of "CCOF client classified ad" or fax your ad to CCOF at 831-423-4528 . Please be sure to submit your ad as you would like it to appear, include contact information, and note your client code or operation name for verification of certified status. Some ads may be edited for space and/or clarity. All ads will be removed after 90 days unless you contact us. We look forward to assisting you. CCOF reserves the right to refuse ads deemed inappropriate. Thank you.