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Certification and Natural (or Other) Disasters

We have taken the opportunity to reflect on our role and relationship with our certified members as major fires appear to occur more frequently and after learning of other tragic events affecting CCOF-certified operations.

Organic certification is a process that depends on annual inspections, replies to communication, and ongoing updates when changes occur that may affect compliance. However, we understand that you may at times be impacted by natural disasters, personal tragedies, or even accidents or injuries at the certified operation.

Drought Effects on Livestock Survey

We at CCOF are concerned about the potential effects of the current severe drought on organic livestock operations in California and elsewhere. To help us better understand the situation, we are asking organic livestock operations to complete this survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/drought_2014.

Drought Relief for Certified Organic Livestock Producers in Colorado

Many areas of Colorado are facing extreme drought conditions, leading to adverse impacts on the ability to graze livestock. In response to a request made by CCOF, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) approved a temporary variance request pertaining to the livestock pasture standards.

$20 million Announced in Assistance for Drought-Impacted Producers

Submitted by Brise Tencer on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 17:00

We were thrilled this morning to learn that the USDA is making $20 million available in assistance to California producers affected by drought. I was on a conference call this morning with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as he made this announcement. He was joined by Representative Jim Costa and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, who spoke about the implications of the drought and their commitment to helping farmers.

2014 CCOF Drought Disaster Assistance Program

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 11:59

As organic operations face unprecedented drought conditions in the western region in 2014, CCOF continues to provide support and information to help organic operations through this difficult time. We are pleased to announce availability of special hardship funds for any certified organic producers who are having a hard time making ends meet this spring due to damage caused by drought.

Comment Opportunity on Critically Overdrafted Groundwater Basins in California

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 14:34

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is updating the list of critically overdrafted basins in the state as part of its responsibilities under the new California groundwater management law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014.

Drought Resources Page Updated

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 10:30

As a service to our members, CCOF maintains a regularly updated list of drought-related resources on its website.

Newly posted information includes:

Organic Milk IS Organic

Submitted by Val George on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 17:04

An article published in many online newspapers on March 20 exemplifies how misinformation about the organic label can spread quickly. In the article, titled "How California’s drought is changing organic milk and honey", Hoda Emam begins by saying "the milk you think is organic, isn’t. Not really." Ms.

President Signs Farm Bill into Law

Submitted by Brise Tencer on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 16:26

Farm Bill Features Wins for Organic Farmers

Today, President Obama signed a farm bill into law that includes funding for critical programs that support the growth of the organic sector. Among the wins for organic was the National Organic Certification Cost Share program, a main focus of CCOF’s policy work last year through visits to Congress members and dozens of emails and calls by CCOF members.

USDA Grants Temporary Variance to Certified Organic Livestock Producers

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 16:10

In response to requests made by CCOF and other certifiers, the National Organic Program (NOP) approved a temporary variance request pertaining to the livestock pasture standards. The variance applies to organic ruminant livestock producers located in California counties that have been designated as primary natural disaster areas.

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Farm Bill Features Wins for Organic Farmers

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