Submitted by Rachel Witte on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 11:38
The deadline is coming up to apply for a seat on CCOF’s Certification Services, LLC Committee. This is your chance to contribute to the organic community. CCOF members, this is your opportunity to help us recruit someone you trust to oversee your certification business! Applications are due October 11.
The CCOF Board of Directors is seeking applications from individuals for appointment to the LLC Management Committee, which they will review at their November meeting.
Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 15:59
If there has been anything I have learned from experiencing the response to the COVID-19 pandemic these past few months, it is how amazing my farming community has been in rising up to meet the needs of their community and supporting each other. We make up truly important, interconnected food webs within the local food shed. We may grow different crops, but we all have a strong work ethic and the desire to feed people local food. I believe it is crucial that we see our farmer peers not as competition, but as collaborators working towards the same goal. There is plenty to go around.
Submitted by Adrian Fischer on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:17
CCOF regrets to announce the passing of Henry “Hank” Sharp who was a on the CCOF Board of Directors for five years and a devoted advocate for organic. He hosted many annual dinners for the South Coast Chapter at his home.
Submitted by Peter Nell on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 08:24
CCOF shares a big appreciation to Bill Reynolds of Eel River Produce in Humboldt County for his expertise in seed breeding and commitment to organic agriculture.
Submitted by Adrian Fischer on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 10:14
We would like to congratulate and welcome the new leaders of the CCOF Mexico Chapter: Board Representative Esteban Macias of Grupo U, President Sergio Salgado Vidal of Viñas del Sol S.A. de C.V., Vice President Paola A. Guerrero of San Jose y Su Agricultura, Treasurer Mariana Perez of Red Sun Farms, and Secretary Juan Escalante of Nature Sweet Bright/House Organics Invernaderos.
Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 10:35
The feature article for the fall edition of CCOF’s Certified Organic magazine is now available online for ready reference, to download, and to print on demand. The article provides an overview of what’s in the farm bill, describes the political dynamics around the farm bill, and presents organic farm bill priorities.
Submitted by Kelly Damewood on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 11:05
Dear CCOF Members and Supporters,
It is with great pleasure and honor that I write to you as CCOF’s new CEO. Since assuming the role in January, I’ve been continually inspired by CCOF’s many accomplishments over 2018, which you helped make a reality. I’m no stranger to the strength of CCOF’s incredible membership of organic farmers, professionals, and supporters, and I’m excited to harness the power of this unique community to continue laying the path to an organic future.
Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 11:51
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail letters with survey codes this December to more than 22,000 U.S. producers involved in certified or transitioning to certified organic farming for the 2019 Organic Survey.
Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 12:37
USDA published notice in the Federal Register this week that it intends to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule, which has been under development by the organic community for over a decade. The notice opens a public comment period that is open through Jan. 17, 2018. Comments may be submitted through regulations.gov.
