{"id":64677,"date":"2025-12-02T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/?p=64677"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T23:11:33","slug":"organic-farming-protects-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccof.org\/es\/news\/organic-farming-protects-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Conozca a Joji Muramoto, edaf\u00f3logo de la UCSC, y apoye a la Fundaci\u00f3n CCOF"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Who Is Dr. Muramoto?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Joji Muramoto is an assistant adjunct professor in Environmental Studies at UC Santa Cruz and an Assistant\u00a0University of California\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ucanr.edu\/site\/division-agriculture-and-natural-resources\/about-uc-cooperative-extension\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperative Extension<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(UCCE)\u00a0Organic Production Specialist. As the first UCCE specialist hired to focus on organic agriculture\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exclusively<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Dr. Muramoto leads a\u00a0California-statewide program centered on fertility and pest management in organic production systems. Since 1996, he has conducted research and outreach on soil fertility and soil-borne disease management in both organic and conventional strawberry and vegetable systems along the coast.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Much of Dr. Muramoto\u2019s research\u2014and similar work across the industry on the benefits of organic agriculture\u2014is featured in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CCOF\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/advocacy\/roadmap-to-organic-california\/\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Roadmap to an Organic California: Benefits Report<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which details the environmental, economic, and community health impacts of organic practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Built to Last: How Organic Systems Protect Our Food Future<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthy soil is alive.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0A single handful of soil can\u00a0contain\u00a0more living organisms than the entire human population. Organic\u00a0farming\u00a0systems support this biodiversity by feeding soil microbes and fostering balanced ecosystems.\u00a0This creates soil that produces fruits and vegetables with higher levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Healthier\u00a0soils\u00a0= healthier humans.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organic producers restore and enhance ecological harmony.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0In addition to avoiding GMOs, organic farmers promote biodiversity, biological cycles, and long-term soil fertility.\u00a0Many GMO crops are engineered to withstand herbicides like glyphosate. Avoiding GMOs often means avoiding residues from these chemicals, which some studies have linked to health concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organic farming prevents soil erosion.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Soil degradation threatens global food security\u2014without intervention, the U.S. could run out of topsoil before the end of this century. Organic farms are\u00a0required\u00a0to rotate crops, which\u00a0increases\u00a0soil organic matter,\u00a0improves\u00a0soil structure, and\u00a0prevents\u00a0erosion from wind and water.\u00a0Over 95% of the food we eat comes from soil. If we lose topsoil, we lose the ability\u00a0to grow nutritious fruits, vegetables, and grains. Supporting organic farmers\u00a0is\u00a0an investment in our food supply.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organic\u00a0farms are built to withstand storms.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0As climate change brings more droughts, floods, and hurricanes, our food system is under pressure.\u00a0Organic farms are designed for resilience. By building healthy soil and supporting biodiversity,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0better able to protect crops, preserve topsoil, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0yields \u2014 even after extreme weather events. That means more reliable harvests, fewer food shortages, and nutrient-rich produce on your plate, no\u00a0matter\u00a0the forecast.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organic\u00a0can feed the future.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Comprehensive research shows that organic agriculture can nourish 9 billion people by 2050 while protecting the planet for generations to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42410286 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42410286 BCX0\">Watch a clip of Dr. Muramoto\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW42410286 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42410286 BCX0\">here:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-64677-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"1136\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCOF_RTOC_Reel05.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCOF_RTOC_Reel05.mp4\">https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCOF_RTOC_Reel05.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\">And explore the full benefits of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\">organic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\">\u00a0California on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW260983539 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW260983539 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ccoforganic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW260983539 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">YouTube channel<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260983539 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW260983539 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Join the Mission to Grow Healthier Food and Communities<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0video of Dr. Muramoto, educational grant programs, and technical\u00a0assistance\u00a0programs\u00a0are supported by donors\u00a0and partners of\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/foundation\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CCOF Foundation<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\u00a0that\u00a0empowers organic farmers to grow organic agriculture, which in turn creates a more prosperous, resilient world. Thanks to our donors, we have awarded\u00a0$6,901,611\u00a0to 1,403 farmers, provided 19,350 organic professionals with 300 professional development opportunities through CCOF Foundation led and supported events, workshops, and field days and\u00a0facilitated\u00a0and supported the matching of 56 farmer mentor\/mentee pairs. To date, our efforts have supported the transition of over\u00a0168,242 acres.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW249159141 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">season<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW249159141 BCX0\">help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">\u00a0protect the foundation of our food, health, and climate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">Your gift supports organic farmers who are rebuilding soil, restoring ecosystems, and growing food that nourishes us all.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW249159141 BCX0\">Make a donation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">\u00a0that reflects your values<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">invests<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\">\u00a0in a resilient future at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW249159141 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW249159141 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249159141 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">www.ccof.org\/donate<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other ways to donate can be coordinated through CCOF Foundation Development Director Willow\u00a0Aray\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:waray@ccof.org\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">waray@ccof.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This includes donating:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0gift of stock<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Including\u00a0the CCOF Foundation in your estate plan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Or\u00a0by donating property or other assets to support the future of organic agriculture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, we can cultivate a more resilient and regenerative food system\u2014starting from the soil up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The CCOF Endowment<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The CCOF Foundation is undertaking a bold $10 million dollar, time-bound endowment campaign to raise funds for the CCOF Foundation\u2019s programs which provide disaster relief for organic farmers suffering from hardship, wrap-around services for farmers transitioning land to organic, scholarships for future organic farmers and trainings for organic professionals, as well as unrestricted funds to enhance the CCOF Foundation\u2019s ability to stay nimble in our approach to supporting famers as they go and stay organic. To get involved, email CCOF Foundation Development Director Willow\u00a0Aray\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:waray@ccof.org\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">waray@ccof.org<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Dr. Muramoto? 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