The CCOF Foundation is proud to support farmers like Dysha Waites with our Future Organic Farmers grant—$5,000 scholarships for students pursuing careers in organic agriculture. Dysha says, “My goal is to share this knowledge through teaching and consulting, empowering individuals to practice organic methods on a small scale. By fostering a deeper connection to the land, I aspire to contribute to a resilient organic community where regenerative practices flourish for generations.” Waites currently works as the Farm Direct Specialist for the Sustainable Food Center in Texas. Applications are open March 17–April 18, 2025! Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gihhqHAD Photo credits: Dysha Waites | Alison Marlborough | Farmshare Austin #OrganicAgriculture #CCOF #FutureOrganicFarmers
关于我们
CCOF advances organic agriculture for a healthy world. We advocate on behalf of our members for organic policies, support the growth of organic through education and grants, and provide organic certification that is personal and accessible. CCOF is a nonprofit organization governed by the people who grow and make our food. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, today our roots span the breadth of North America and our presence is internationally recognized. We are supported by an organic family of farmers, ranchers, processors, retailers, consumers, and policymakers. Together, we work to realize a future where organic is the norm. CCOF includes three legally distinct entities. CCOF, Inc. is governed by a board of directors, and provides infrastructure for the certification, advocacy, and Foundation programs, and also supports a regional chapter system for its members. CCOF Certification Services, LLC, governed by the LLC management committee, is a USDA National Organic Program (NOP)-accredited organic certification agency that certifies over 3,000 members in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The CCOF Foundation is a nonprofit foundation that includes educational programs for current and prospective organic farmers through the Organic Training Institute, gives grants to students and teachers studying organic through the Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund, hardship assistance grants for organic farmers, and consumer education campaigns about the benefits of organic. Watch our latest Roadmap to an Organic California video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ---u0_vXI Learn more about how to get certified: https://ccof.org/page/how-get-certified
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https://www.ccof.org/
CCOF的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 农业
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Santa Cruz
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1973
- 领域
- organic certification、education、advocacy and promotion、organic Foundation和organic agriculture
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2155 Delaware Ave
Suite 150
US，Santa Cruz，95060
CCOF员工
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Willow A.
Director of Development @ CCOF | Impact Focused Leadership and Philanthropy
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Elizabeth (Ellie) Downing Whisner
Certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultant at Good Food Nutrition
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Jay Ruskey
Co-Founder and CEO at Frinj Coffee, Inc.
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Jennifer Turner-Beachy
Senior Executive Coordinator at CCOF
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California’s farmers need more support, and a new proposal from Assemblymember Damon Connolly could help make it happen. His plan would strengthen state programs that help farmers, promote environmental stewardship, and build resilience in agriculture. Our policy advocate Jessica González shares how impactful these resources can be: “This grant will aid our foundation in supporting 77 more farmers over three years as they transition to organic farming. CCOF has already certified more than 3,000 farmers, and we’re committed to growing the future of organic.” At CCOF, we’ll keep advocating for policies that invest in organic farmers and the future of agriculture. Transitioning to organic is a big step, and the right support can make all the difference. Read more about the proposal: https://lnkd.in/gBRJNArj #OrganicFarming #CCOF #AgriculturePolicy?
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Join us on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 for the CCOF Annual Meeting at 12pm PT! We'll be convening the CCOF membership to report on progress toward our vision of a world where organic is the norm. Hear from CEO Kelly Damewood and Board Chair Phil LaRocca about our suite of certification programs designed to advance organic agriculture and how CCOF supports new and existing organic producers. Bring your questions to the live Q&A or submit them ahead of time to [email protected]! Register for the Annual Meeting now and join us virtually on March 26, 2025 at 12pm PST https://lnkd.in/gHy5WUx2 #CCOF #Organic #Organicfarming
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Do you need help writing an Organic System Plan? ?Necesita ayuda para redactar un Plan de Sistema Orgánico? The CCOF Foundation provides free, one-on-one support to California farmers as they write Organic System Plans (OSPs) and apply for certification with any organic certifier. Contact Organic Technical Specialist Brian Coltrin to get started! [email protected], (831) 824-6107. Se habla Espanol. La Fundación CCOF brinda apoyo gratuito e individual a los agricultores de California a medida que escriben Planes de Sistema Orgánico (OSP) y solicitan la certificación con cualquier certificador orgánico. Comuníquese directamente con el Especialista Técnico Orgánico, Brian Coltrin, para completar el Plan del Sistema Orgánico (OSP) de su operación y la solicitud de certificación orgánica: [email protected], (831) 824-6107 #OrganicSystemPlan #OrganicFarming
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We've been having a great time at Expo West! Visit us at booth #2314 in the Organic Pavilion Hall B to learn all about CCOF & organic certification! We're at our booth until 6pm today and 2pm tomorrow. See you here! #ExpoWest #CCOF #OrganicCertification
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Find us at Expo West today at booth #2314 in the Organic Pavilion Hall B & learn all about organic certification!? ? Our applicant support team is ready to answer all your questions. See you soon! ? #ExpoWest #CCOF #OrganicCertification
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Join us for the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Plants v6 GFS FV training hosted by CCOF and conducted by a GLOBALG.A.P. registered trainer. Choose from two remaining sessions: March 11-13 April 8-10 See https://lnkd.in/gwAHFMPj for details and registration. #Globalgap #Foodsafety #Organicfarming #Organiccertification
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Excited to see Forbes highlight our SXSW panel on the future of organic! We’re joining Whole Foods Market, Dailyharvest, & Farmshare Austin to explore how organic farming benefits growers, and how brands are investing in strong organic supply chains. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gsGD6hVz #SeedingChangeSXSW #CCOF #SXSW2025
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What initiatives is Whole Foods Market using to support farmers and organic agriculture? Join Jason Buechel, CEO Whole Foods Market, and other industry leaders, at the South by Southwest conference (SXSW) March 9 in Austin, Texas, for an important panel conversation: “Seeding Change: The Future of Organic Food and Agriculture.” https://lnkd.in/gqWQPnNn #SeedingChangeSXSW
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American farmers are missing out on billions in organic market opportunities - but USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is changing that! CCOF Foundation leads the Western and Southwestern Regional Center for Organic Transition, providing farmers across seven states with mentorship and technical support to transition to organic. So far, we've helped achieve 75,000 acres in organic transition and 139 newly certified operations. Check out the full story to see how TOPP is helping bring more organic food to your table: https://lnkd.in/gH3TYbqj #ChooseOrganic #TOPP #CCOF