In 2025, CCOF, Inc. focused on bold initiatives to grow the organic marketplace by reinforcing public confidence in the USDA Organic seal, and shape policy through lived experience.
We reached new consumer audiences, educating them on the benefits of organic food and products and connecting them directly to certified organic producers. We equipped producers with tools and guidance to effectively tell their stories to buyers and engaged in policy solutions and CCOF member engagement opportunities to ensure that the organic community is heard by lawmakers.
Explore CCOF’s 2025 Annual Impact Report to learn more!
Growing Markets
In 2025, we:
- Reached 257+ million consumers with educational streaming and digital ads featuring real organic farmers.
- Provided 550+ producers with direct support to better market their businesses through toolkits and trainings in both English and Spanish.
- Launched a comprehensive media relations toolkit to help organic producers work more effectively with the media by providing practical tips for telling their stories and educating the public about organic farming.
By proactively shaping the narrative around organic certification, CCOF builds lasting trust and recognition of its rigor, relevance, and value for consumers and producers alike.
Fostering Community Advancement
In 2025 we:
- Supported advocacy efforts that safeguarded over $135 million in federal funds for organic farmers.
- Held 44 meetings with elected officials and hosted legislators and agency staff on CCOF member farm tours.
- Held 8 CCOF chapter meetings with 115 attendees and convened with more than 200 members at our annual membership meeting.
By connecting policymakers directly with the organic producers they represent, CCOF is able to advocate for smart, practical public policies that reflect the realities of organic production—grounded in the voices of those who live it every day.
