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Organic Tomato Starts: Large variety of CCOF certified organic tomato starts ( 4 inch containers )for sale @ $15 / Flat. Each flat contains 18 plants that are ready to be planted now. Some of the varietes include : Beefsteak, Big Beef, Stupice, Early Girl, Black Cherry, Prudens Purple, Brandywine, San Francisco Fog, Sweet 100, Better Boy, Black Pineapple, New Girl, Cherokee Purple etc.... For more info contact Scott at 831-332-7337 or email gporganics@yahoo.com (posted 5/12/2008)

Italian Fertilizer for Use in Organic Agriculture: Loferzul S.A. is selling Eutrofit and Orgazot universal nitrogen fertilizers for all types of cultivation. The products improve yield and quality thanks to a certified technique. They lead to a slow and constant assimilation of organic nitrogen for various crops and help soil retain water. Authorized for use in organic agriculture in the register of Italian organic fertilizers in Rome (NOP [USA], Reg. EEC 2092/91, JAS [Asia]). Imported and distributed exclusively for America by Loferaul S.A. www.loferzul.com

Email: America@loferzul.com (posted 5/5/08)

Wine Tanks for Sale: Three x 2043gal tanks. Type 304/2B SS, have a 69” SEC 20psi Spiral Cooling Jacket, two 24” manholes on top, truncated tops, sloped bottoms, are 6’6” in diameter & 8’0” high. These are the bigger tanks in our main winery if you have ever been here. We are asking for $12,500 per tank, or $6 per gallon.
Contact Matt Taylor matt@araujoestate.com Phone (707)942-6061

(posted 4/29/08)

Tractor Seat Belts Easily Purchased Online: Offering a huge selection of tractor seat belts including 2 point (lap only) non-retractable or retractable seat belts. Also, easily order online microswitch seat belts that will not let the equipment startup until the operator has buckled up. Many colors and sizes to choose from. http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/tractor-seat-belt.html (Expires 12/31/08)

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

Organic Land For Lease: 368 acres of organic farmland available in Northern Yolo County. District 108 water from the Sacramento River. Laser leveled, suitable for rice, tomatoes, wheat, safflower, corn, etc. Equipment and labor available on site. Call 916-207-6580 for more information. (Posted 6/30/2008)

Organic Fruit Orchard: For Sale 13 acre Organic Fruit Orchard in north east Washington. This orchard is located in Kettle Falls WA, has two houses and a green house. For more information please visit our web site peachcrestfruitbasket.com or call 509-738-6305

(Posted 6/18/2008)

San Diego Organic Farm for Sale
18 acre certified organic parcel located in North San Diego county. 1.5 acres of blueberries plus blackberries, guava, cherimoya, pomelo, banana, dragon fruit, and others. Frost-free climate with views to the ocean. Includes large barn building that has been converted to a temporary living quarters. $559,000. For more information contact Ralph Foster at 760-728-8855. (Posted 5/14/2008)

Certified Organic Pistachio Farm and Home: Located in the Paso Robles CA area, this property has app. 12.5 acres of Cert. Organic Pistachios on app. 20 acres in 2 separate parcels. Lovely app. 2,600 sq. ft. home built in 1997, huller/dryer, cold box, 2 wells , fantastic views and much more. $1,275,000. To see more info, go to www.timbryan.com or call Tim Bryan, Re/Max Parkside Real Estate at 1-800-727-1990. #142225

(Posted 5/8/2008)

Organic Farm in South Central Oregon: 564 acre Alfalfa Ranch, 400 acres irrigated, producing dairy quality hay. Complete with equipment, irrigation, customer list. 13 acre pond, lots of wildlife and so much more. $2,200,000.00 Call for more information (775) 849-2025.

(Posted 5/8/2008)

Organic Farm in Big Sur.

Interested in farming in Big Sur? 5-10 acres of flat land with a well and a creek available for someone willing to farm it organically. lease or business arrangement is flexible. Call Ben at 831-475-6131.

(posted 4/3/08)

Yolo County 300+ acres available for Organic or Biodynamic Farming
Older couple are looking for an experienced farmer or rancher to lease a portion—possibly the entire ranch. This land produces rice (100 ac), alfalfa, wheat, sheep, and eggs—and is certified organic with CCOF. (Farmers familiar with biodynamics will be interested to know that the farm is about 45 minutes from the Rudolph Steiner College in Fair Oaks, and twenty minutes from the nearest Waldorf school.) There is wildlife habitat and access to the end of the Clearlake irrigation system; as well as power, irrigation, several barns, tractors and other farm equipment available for use. There is ample housing for a family. The resident owner is a well-respected member of the local agricultural community and would be available for mentoring. He and his wife hope for a successful, long-term transition of this special farm to the right person. Please call Kendra at (530) 756-8518 x32 or email kendra@californiafarmlink.org.

(Posted 2/28/2008)

Two Farms for Sale, Glenn County, CA

Legacy Real Estate specializes in farm properties in Northern CA. We currently have 2 terrific Glenn Co. farms available with excellent soils & affordable water sources all on ground either currently certified, or suited to becoming certified organic with owners signed affidavit of non-restricted chemical applications. View these properties at www.LegacyRealEstateChico.com,

or individually at:

www.6899walkerranch.com 121 acres 65% Class #1 soil, 6 ac. org. oranges, 20 ac. olives.

www.orlandranch.com 15 Acres Class #1 soil, excellent district water

Legacy Real Estate, Bill (530) 570-3599 or Kathryn(530) 864-5656

(Posted 2/14/2008)

Healthy Heart Organic Farm, San Miguel, CA

Restore your soul on 30 acres of the historic Von Dollen Family Homestead in the Ranchita District of San Miguel. The authentic 1920’s farm house is surrounded by 16 acres of mature merlot and cabernet grapes and fallow garden beds awaiting the imagination of the next owner. The spacious five bedroom house with large country kitchen and generous outdoor areas are perfect for entertaining or hosting weddings or other events. Change your lifestyle with a taste of country life in the heart of the Paso Robles wine region. $2,200,000 Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate, (800) 549-7884. (Posted 2/13/2008)

200 Acres, Bradford Island, Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County officials call it 'the best soil in the world'. Plenty of fresh water. Asking $2,250,000. Call Paul Valva (agt). (510) 287-2383.

(Posted 1/10/08)

Organic land for lease, Salinas, CA
ALBA Rural Development Center, 8 miles south of Salinas. Up to 25 acres certified organic, also 7 acres in second year of transition. Flat, well drained sandy loam soil. Irrigation 600gpm capacity, shared with other tenants. Windbreaks and native plant hedgerows. Soil building practices required. On-site produce cooler available for short term storage, for fee. Growers interested in demonstrating diversified and sustainable production practices to beginning farmers are particularly welcome. Contact Brett Melone, Executive Director, Agriculture and Land Based Training Association (831) 758-1469 brett@albafarmers.org www.albafarmers.org

(Posted 1/8/08)

Organic Farm- Store and More
33 acre certified organic farm in SW CO. 1,950 fruit trees, 2.5 acres of raspberries, 3 acres of strawberries, annuals include green beans, lettuce, broccoli & more. 2,400 sq ft home, packing shed w/cold storage. PLUS country store & restaurant. Senior water rights included & mineral rights are available. Incredible opportunity. $1,795,000 Info 1-800-999-1020, Ext 205 or www.unitedcountry.com

Crops For Sale

Organic Beardless Wheat Hay-Approximately 4000 bales available. $200.00/ton. Contact Michael Van Dyke @ 530-308-2549 or mvdranch@hotmail.com (Posted 6/10/08

Services

Complete custom organic nut bagging / packaging & cold storage service. CCOF certified. Call or email for pricing and additional information: 530 795 4144 ask for Stan or leave message or wstuftsrch@sbcglbal.net . TUFTS RANCH LLC, Winters, CA 95694 (Posted 3/13/08)

Good Nature offers high quality graphic design services to all California Oaks, Grasses, Hedgerows for Farms, Conifers poster field guides full color art by award winning artists see Good Nature Publishing http://www.goodnaturepublishing.com. Call Tim Colman, poster sherpa 800 631 3086.

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Employment

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CCOF seeks Interns

Sunol AgPark Education and Farm Manager

SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture Education) is seeking an experienced agro-environmental educator and farmer to develop and implement on-site education programs and to manage the Sunol Water Temple Agricultural Park.

The ideal candidate for this position will be capable of managing both the educational programs and agricultural operations, but we will also consider separate applicants for the education program and for farm management. Applicants for the farm management position could have the option to also farm a couple of acres.

For the full job description, please go to: www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/295732-287

(Posted 7/01/2008)

Vineyard Manager/Crew Supervisor

Organic & Biodynamic vineyard management company looking for a vineyard manager/crew supervisor located in Sonoma Valley. Thinking outside the box and good communication skills are a must. English/Spanish required. Willing to work outside for long days with crews in all weather. PCA license not required but very helpful. Basic computer skills and mechanical skills needed. Clean, valid CA Drivers License Required. Must have basic vine knowledge but will train to our specifications. This position offers constant educational opportunities and working with top end vineyards and cutting edge viticulture practices. Salary DOE + benefits package. Please email resume to mso@enterprisevineyards.com or fax to 707 996 9630.

(Posted 6/24/2008)

OTA Seeks Executive Director

Qualified candidates will have the ability to effectively develop and implement a strategic plan, and will be a unifying force for the association and the industry in general. The successful candidate will bring a record of establishing strategic alliances that are leveraged to achieve desired public policy outcomes. As a dynamic communicator of ideas, the Executive Director will have the ability to establish and maintain effective external relations with members, individual donors, strategic allies, governmental bodies, nonprofit organizations and foundations. S/he will also have experience building new funding relationships while cultivating existing relationships with key members, funders and donors. For information please contact ota Rhyan M. Zweifler, Principal, Kittleman & Associates, 29 N. Wacker Drive, 200, Chicago, IL 60606. (312) 986-1166, Email: ota-ed@kittleman.net. www.ota.com/about/jobs

(Posted 6/19/08)

OTA New Media Manager and Staff Writer

Education & Experience: Master’s degree communications preferred, writing, journalism or related field with 1-3 years related experience.
Computer Skills: Excellent word processing, Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Internet research skills. Google Alerts. OTA site administration. General comfort with new or customized computer applications needed. Other: Strong written and verbal communications skills. Attention to detail and quality control. Commitment to accuracy. Good investigative skills. Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time and to meet critical deadlines. Self-starter who can work independently with good judgment, as well as be part of a collaborative team. www.ota.com/about/jobs (Posted 6/19/08)

Assistant Small Farm Manger

Help needed immediately-The Small Farm Unit at CEFS, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, a nationally known sustainable agriculture research and outreach center run by North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture in Goldsboro, NC is looking for a person with an M.S. degree in an agriculturally related field and experience in sustainable and organic small farm practices and outreach. Email johno@ncat.edu or nancy_creamer@ncsu.edu for further information. See http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu for information about CEFS.

(Posted 6/10/08)

Hiring All Pickle Lovers!

Happy Girl Kitchen Co. based south of Santa Cruz is hiring 2 Kitchen Managers + 4 Staff for the Summer 2008 Kitchen Season (June 15- Sept 15). We need 2 Kitchen Managers to oversee daily recipe production and be responsible for record keeping, inventory, and staff cooperation! Will train closely with the owner pre-season. We need 4 people to work full time helping create our full line of Organic Preserved Food; pickles, salsa, pesto, tomato sauce, etc. Lotsa washing, cutting, measuring, artistic jar packing, and cooperative, lively kitchen duties. Should be enthusiastic about local, organic foods, kitchen experience a plus.

Good wages paid, choose AM or PM shifts, bonus for staying full season!

Email casual resume to Todd@happygirlkitchen.com and call 831-750-9579 to arrange interview. (Posted 5/13/08)

Internship/Apprentice for 2008 Season, Crystal Bay Farm

Small 3.5 acre organic farm located on the in Santa Cruz South County

Twelve hours a week @ $200.00 per month stipendplus use of whatever is produced off the farm.Potential farm-stay available. Duties; Harvest, irrigate, stock stand, help w/ farm animals, weed, plant, paint, some customer service. For more information regarding our farm check out our website @ http://web.mac.com/crystalbayfarm/iWeb/CBF Jeff & Lori Fiorovich Crystal Bay Farm (831)763-3604

Organicfarmgirl@mac.com (Posted 4/29/08)

Agricultural Field Inspector for a Large Produce Company
Based in Riverside County, CA.
Requirements:
- 3 Yrs Field Farm Experience in a Growing Operation or Produce Packinghouse experience in a Quality or Food safety role
- Degree in agriculture related field or Food Technology a plus
- Auditing Qualifications (preferably Lead Assessor)
- Experience with Soil testing a must
- Bilingual Spanish
Please email resumes via word doc to erica.gomez@ajilonoffice.com
(Posted 4/8/08)

Pennsylvania Certified Organic, Organic Inspector/Coordinator, and Organic Inspector, Spring Mills, PA

Full time and part time employment oppertunities. Involves significant field work and travel. Positions are open until filled.

For full information visit: http://www.paorganic.org/job_openings.htm

(Posted 5/29/08)

Apprenticeships/Internships

Visit the CCOF Intern/Volunteer/Mentor Program Page

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Volunteers Needed, American River Farm

The American River Ranch is looking for dependable, friendly volunteers to help in the Farmstand on Saturdays from 7am - 2pm. Volunteers are needed to stock veggies and fruit and work behind the cash register. Please contact Kay at kpanek@soilborn.org for more details and to sign up! (Posted 6/24/2008)

Interns Positions, La Boca Center for Sustainability, Ignacio, CO Activities include horse farming and logging, vegetable crops, grain production, meat animals, goat dairy, fiber animals. We are a sustainable farm with opportunities in large scale gardening, horse farming grain crops, sustainable horse logging, small mill operation, animal husbandry including milk goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, cows and chickens, and management of fiber animals and fiber processing. Our mission is research and education in sustainable agriculture. In our 4th year of operation this will be the last year for intern opportunities before we begin an intensive 8 month apprentice program in sustainable agriculture. Work begins at first light of the day and ends mid afternoon, 5 days/week. $120.00 stipend per month with access to food staples and what is produced on the farm/ranch. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about a number of operations required to run an integrated farm from the business end to production, marketing and selling. A 3 month commitment between March-November is asked for. Please visit www.laboca.us or call Chester Anderson 970-764-7581 for more information.

Funding Opportunities

USDA Grants

The USDA has made $15.9 million in grant funding available in 2008. Two grant cycles have been established with 50% of the grant funding set aside for each cycle.

www.farmenergy.org, www.rurdev.usda.gov (posted 4/8/08)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evaluation Fellowship

Deadline: June 30, 2008.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evaluation Fellowship Program is seeking recent graduates (specifically people of color and under-represented groups) in various fields of expertise, with at least a Masters Degree, to submit applications for the first year cohort, beginning January, 2009 through December, 2009. The RWJF Fellow will receive a year-long, full-time, paid placement in an organization where he or she will work on projects that will build his or her skills in evaluation and research. To request an application, contact Rosemary Rynn at rynn@duq.edu (Posted 6/3/2008)

School and Community Grants

Deadline: June 30th, 2008.

Captain Planet Foundation is providing a $250 to $2,500 to school and community groups that are committed to supporting hands-on environmental projects for young people. The foundation provides grants from $250 to $2,500 to school and community groups. There are four quarterly proposal deadlines per year. Visit www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html for guidelines and a proposal form. (Posted 6/3/2008)

Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity Program

Deadline: July 18

Livestock producers have until July 18 to enroll in the 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity Program. The LIP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and contract growers who incurred the death of livestock because of a natural disaster. The LCP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and cash lessees who suffered feed losses or increased feed costs because of a natural disaster. For information about LCP and LIP, disaster.fsa.usda.gov

(Posted 6/10/2008)

Organic Research and Education Grants

Proposals are due July 15, 2008.
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has issued its Request for Proposals for organic research and education projects for Fall 2008 grants. OFRF offers funds for research on any topic that will improve organic production systems, and for education and outreach projects to share organic farming information with current organic producers and to farmers and ranchers considering transitioning their operations to organic. Proposals may request awards of up to $15,000 per year ($20,000 for fruit projects). Multi-year funding will be considered for fruit projects. ofrf.org (posted 4/2/08)

Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund

Proposals are due October 1, 2008.
The goal of the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund is to keep farmers in farming and maintain the economic base of North Carolina’s rural communities. The Reinvestment Fund aims to assist farmers and rural communities in selected North Carolina counties to develop new sources of agricultural income through provision of cost-share grants. In 2008, the Reinvestment Fund will make two types of demonstration awards: Producer Grant Awards of up to $10,000 for individuals and Community Grant Awards of up to $20,000 for collaborative farmer projects. www.rafiusa.org (posted 4/2/08)

2009 Youth Garden Grants

Deadline: November 1, 2008.

The National Gardening Association is happy to announce that The Home Depot has returned to sponsor the Youth Garden Grants for 2009. For this cycle, NGA will award 125 grants. For full eligibility criteria and grant categories, visit http://www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp

(Posted 6/3/2008)

Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund

Deadline: November 15, 2008.

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund gives small grants to schools and other educational organizations committed to creating natural landscapes using native plants Visit http://www.for-wild.org/sfecvr.html.(Posted 6/3/2008)

USDA offers Crop Disaster Program to benefit farmers.

The Farm Service Agency will take applications from eligible ranchers and livestock producers who wish to receive benefits under the Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity Program. Contact Monterey-Santa Cruz-San Mateo County FSA at 831-424-7377 x. 2, appointments must be scheduled. Visit www.fsa.usda.gov for more. (Posted 6/3/2008)

Western SARE Farmer & Rancher Grant Farmer/Rancher Grants (FRG) are conducted by agricultural producers, with support and guidance from a technical advisor. Individual farmers may apply for up to $15,000 and a group of three or more farmers may apply for up to $30,000. Producers use their grants to conduct on-site experiments that can be shared with other producers. Projects may also focus on marketing and organic production.More info at http://wsare.usu.edu/grants. Proposals are due December 5, 2008. (Posted 3/6/08)

Low Interest Loans for Local Agricultural Producers

Whole Foods Market will make $10 million available annually for low-interest loans to small, local agricultural producers. Whole Foods Market has recently begun the design and initial implementation of the loan program. Applications are now being accepted. Click here for details. (Posted 6/15/07)

Mantis Awards Educational Garden Programs Grants

Deadline: March 1, 2009.

Mantis Awards supports charitable and educational garden programs that enhance the quality of life in their host communities. NGA will select 25 gardens to receive a Mantis Tiller/Cultivator. We welcome applications from all nonprofits; past winners include community gardens, schools, ministries, colleges, master gardening groups, and hospices. Learn more at http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/mantis-criteria.asp

(Posted 6/3/2008)

Announcements

USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections in Monterey

Deadline for nominations: August 1, 2008

USDA Farm Service Agency, Local Administrative Area #1 (North Monterey County) has announced elections for County Committee members willing to serve a three year term starting January 1, 2009. Committees apply their judgement and knowledge to make decisions on county commodity price-support loan eligibility, conservation programs and other farm program-related issues. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate. In addition, eligible candidates can be nominated by community-based and other organizations in the county where the election is being held. Eligibility to hold office as a County Committee member includes: (1) nominees must be eligible to vote; (2) must have an interest in a farm or ranch as an individual or authorized representative of an entity and reside in the local administrative area in which they are a candidate. For additional information about eligibility contact the local Farm Agency office at (831) 423-7377 ext. 2. Download a nomination form.

Miscellaneous

Healthy Sprouts Awards

Deadline: October 15, 2008.

The Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company, support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. To be eligible for the 2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2009 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. This year we will present awards to 20 schools or organizations. Read more at http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp (Posted 6/3/2008)

Classified advertising on the CCOF website is available to the general public and businesses of all kinds with offerings of interest to the organic community at large. Ads are updated on a regular basis and appear in each issue of the CCOF magazine, Certified Organic. CCOF offers both web-only and web and print options. Place your order online. Or, for details and a price quote on classified advertising in the magazine and/or on the website see our Ad Packet, e-mail marketing@ccof.org or call 831-423-2263, ext. 31.

CCOF Client Classifieds: CCOF certified clients and supporting members may run classified ads for free online and in Certified Organic, the CCOF Magazine, as space permits. To submit your ad please email or fax your ad to CCOF at 831-423-4528 with a subject line of "CCOF client classified ad". 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.