The concept of food as medicine isn't new, but it's getting new life as a trending topic. Read OFA's spring Organic Voice magazine's featured article on the topic including interviews with physician farmers and Rodale Institute. Read the article on page 7: https://lnkd.in/egFtqmvp #organicfood #healthcare #soilhealth #organicfarmers #MAHA #foodasmedicine
Organic Farmers Association
农林牧业
Spirit Lake，IA 866 位关注者
We represent a strong unified voice for domestic certified organic farmers at the national level.
关于我们
Organic Farmers Association works to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers. We strive to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: Developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers; strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and collaborating with other organic organizations OFA is farmer-led and controlled, making sure that farmers drive the organization’s policy positions and provide an authentic voice for organic farmers in Washington, D.C. OFA envisions a future where organic agriculture is the basis of a viable U.S. food and agricultural policy and production system. Since our founding in 2016, OFA has developed a strong policy platform that captures the policy priorities of organic farmers. Our annual grassroots policy development process keeps our policy work current and focused on what farmers need most. To learn more about our work, please visit: https://organicfarmersassociation.org/policy/
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www.organicfarmersassociation.org
Organic Farmers Association的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 农林牧业
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Spirit Lake，IA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2016
- 领域
- policy、advocacy、farmer empowerment、organic farming、organic farmers、national farm policy、organic agriculture、organic produce、organic grain、organic dairy、organic meat、grassroot policy development和national food system
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US，IA，Spirit Lake，51360
Organic Farmers Association员工
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On Feb. 28, our very own Farmer Services Director, Julia Barton joined a panel at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum to discuss the present state of organic agriculture, the challenges facing organic farmers in 2025, and actions needed to support organic food and farmers. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eMqqK7QF (Julia's section begins at 55:14) #OrganicAgriculture #OrganicFarmers #AgPolicy #FarmBill #FundingFreeze #USDA
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In much of the country, spring is on its way. For farmers and ranchers, it’s time for planting decisions, for calving and lambing, and for lining up their financial capital and markets for a busy season. But this year, it’s different: across the country, tens of thousands of farmers and farmer-serving organizations have been thrown into limbo by an unprecedented freeze of federal funding. Congress can act to fix this, BUT they need to hear directly from the people.?From the people who are affected and those who care about our local farmers, our neighbors, and the organizations that help us strengthen our communities. Find outreach resources created by National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition here to contact your members of Congress: https://lnkd.in/eg-Hbtdr #USDA #FundingFreeze #OrganicFarmers #Organic #AgPolicy #FarmBill #Advocacy
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There's still time to register! ?? We're excited to welcome Katrina Klein, Certified Organic Specialist, as our guest speaker for the upcoming Soil & Soul session: ?? Seeding Intention: Planning for Organic Certification! Katrina will guide us through the steps of organic certification, sharing insights on navigating the process with confidence. We’ll also explore financial resources like NRCS programs to help cover costs and set personal and community intentions in a guided reflection circle. ?? Thursday, March 13th ? 3:00 PM ET | Zoom Register: https://lnkd.in/efGGYmQD This is a welcoming space for farmers at all stages of their organic journey—join us as we grow together! ?? Questions? Contact [email protected] #CertifiedOrganic #OrganicFarmers #OrganicFood
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Another OFA farmer sharing how the funding freeze is impacting their business right now. Nate Powell-Palm is an OFA member, sits on our Policy Committee and is the owner of Cold Springs Organics in Bozeman, MT. He traveled with other farmers to D.C. last week for OFA's Farmer Fly-In to meet with his legislators' offices to discuss the ongoing freezes and other organic priorities. https://lnkd.in/eC3_H_9J
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Are you a farmer with a signed contract with USDA for funding under programs including EQIP, CSP, or REAP?* Are you an organization with a signed grant contract under USDA RMA?* If so, and you are dealing with frozen funding, agency inaction, or have received a letter of termination, filing an NAD appeal or demand letter may help preserve your right to recover through a lawsuit. Farm Commons is hosting a FREE 75-minute webinar on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10 AM CT to help farmers and organizations discover: ?Who might need to file an appeal, ?What filing an appeal achieves, and; ?How to file an appeal with NAD. Facilitated by Farm Commons' Executive Director, Rachel Armstrong, Esq., and Farm Commons' Associate Director and Attorney, Erin Hannum, Esq., this webinar explains and expands on the two recent guides they wrote on the role of filing an NAD appeal for farmers and Farm Commons' forthcoming guide for nonprofits. Please join us to learn more about how Farm Commons, as well as other people and organizations, can support you in this difficult time. Register today here: https://lnkd.in/eyMXqvia *Other applicable programs may include contracts or loans through RCPP, ARC, PLC, CRP, and NAP and grant contracts through AMS, RBCS, and NIFA. . . . #federalfundingfreeze #farmbusinesses #farmers #farming #USDAgrants
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Tuesday was quite a day to be on Capitol Hill for OFA's Farmer Fly-In between tariff and USDA office closure news and the address to Congress, but our members made sure organic farmers had their voices heard! https://lnkd.in/e74mmwYX #OFAinDC #USDA #FundingFreezes #Farmers #OrganicFarming #OrganicPolicy #FarmBill
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The 2025 Farmer Fly-In isn't over yet! Today members are sharing their experiences from yesterday's meetings. While our day on the Hill focused on OFA members' core priorities, we also had timely discussions with legislative offices, USDA, and House & Senate Ag Committees about funding freezes, NRCS offices closing, and tariffs. We're so proud to bring farmers and member organizations to D.C. to be resources for decision makers and have their voices heard. Stay tuned to OFA for a full recap in April in a special edition of the Organic Voice. #ofaindc #farmbill #farmers #fundingfreeze #USDA #organicag #organicfarming #agpolicy
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OFA farmers and members will attend over 30 meetings with House and Senate offices across 16 states before today is over! Despite how busy D.C. is today, farmers are getting their organic priorities in front of decision makers and building relationships to keep organic growing. #OFAinDC
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It's Farmer Fly-In Lobby Day! Our group of over 30 organic farmers and supporters have started their day at the USDA offices. Stay tuned here to follow along with the farmers today! #OFAinDC
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