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"CCOF Certified Organic" Signs are Now Double-Sided

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 10:39
Use our sturdy "CCOF Certified Organic" signs to promote your certified organic status at farmers' markets, organic processing facilities, your farm gate, and more, or use them as fence markers for your organic fields. Now available double-sided, you can show off your organic status from all angles! Only $40 per sign—get one while supplies last. 
 
Signs are also available in single-sided large, small, and mini sizes.

Advertise in the 2018 Organic Directory at 2017 Prices!

Submitted by Cassandra Christine on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 12:03
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your information in our most popular publication, the 2018 Organic Directory and Resource Guide! Pricing will increase on October 1, 2017, so place your order now! 
 

AMS Releases Organic Enforcement Plan of Action Summary

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 11:44
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Organic Program (NOP) recently released their Summary of Activities and Overview Action Plan. The Summary of Activities summarizes NOP enforcement activities since fall 2017. The Overview Action Plan sets forth NOP’s planned enforcement and oversight activities. 
 
In the Overview Action Plan, NOP states that it will maintain the following: 

An Organic Researcher Perspective on Organic Check-off Funds

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 12:10

As organic researchers, we are very excited about the prospect of organic check-off funds going towards supporting research to help us address U.S. organic farmers’ most pressing needs to increase production of organic food, feed and fiber. For years, we have fought the federal government and our state universities for every organic research dollar. Traditionally, organic research has been woefully underfunded.

California Producers Approve Federal Milk Marketing Order

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 13:29
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California dairy producers have voted to approve a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) for the state of California. The California FMMO was proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and received producer approval by at least a two-thirds vote.
 

Calling All Organic Consultants – Resources for You!

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 11:22
Are you an organic consultant? CCOF has resources for you and your clients. Our Support Resources area is a toolkit for gaining and maintaining organic certification. Be sure to check out our handy tips! 
 
As an organic consultant, you understand how crucial recordkeeping is to the audit trail. We have a series of templates for easy recordkeeping.

Claim Your 2018 Advertising to Reach the Organic Community

Submitted by Cassandra Christine on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 10:18
As expected, advertising opportunities for 2018 have been claimed quickly!
 
We still have ad space left in the 2018 Organic Directory & Resource Guide. Do not miss out on the opportunity to get your information in this highly sought-after publication!
 

Deadline Extended to Submit Proposals on a New Organic Promotion Order

Submitted by Meaghan Donovan on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 14:54

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for the public to submit alternative or partial proposals on a new industry-funded organic promotion order until July 20, 2015.

The USDA will consider the submitted proposals prior to publishing a proposed Organic, Promotion, Research, and Information Order that would create an industry-funded promotion and research program for organic products under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996.

Find Organic Businesses and Products with One Click!

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 12:52
Wondering if there are any organic farms near you? Want to find out who is growing a specific crop or making a specific product? We have a tool for that!
 
Our online Organic Directory is a great resource for finding organic businesses by location, specific organic crops or products, and services for organic businesses. Visit the Organic Directory and fill in your search criteria on the left, then browse all the CCOF-certified organic businesses who meet that criteria to find what you need.
 

Get Organic News Delivered to your Mailbox—Subscribe to Certified Organic Magazine!

Submitted by Rachel Witte on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 11:39
Each edition of Certified Organic magazine is packed with up-to-date information for the organic enthusiast, including engaging feature articles, client spotlights, certification news, advocacy updates, events, producer resources/tips, and more. Browse the most recent issue!
 
A $12 annual subscription to Certified Organic includes two beautiful, informative copies of the magazine delivered to your mailbox each year.

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