The Moo-iest of New Years to all! #HappyNewYear #Happy2025 #ChooseOrganic #BuyOrganic #OrganicFood
About us
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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http://www.ccof.org/
External link for CCOF
- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Cruz
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- organic certification, education, advocacy and promotion, organic Foundation, and organic agriculture
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
2155 Delaware Ave
Suite 150
Santa Cruz, 95060, US
Employees at CCOF
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Willow A.
Vision, Integration, Impact through Philanthropy & Strategic Planning
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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
Updates
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The Queen of Organic Vegetables, Yadira Mendiola, leads her life as a mother of 3 and business owner with passion, dedication, and commitment to organic farming. Yadira was one of the first organic farmers in CCOF’s Organic Transition incubator program in 2021, made possible by many of the businesses who follow us here on LinkedIn. As we reach the end of the year, we provide a gentle reminder to make your renewed donations to support farmers like Yadira. Visit CCOF.org/donate or contact ccoffoundation@ccof.org to make a donation via wire, gift of stock, or check. #farmers #organicfarming #nonprofit #farmstories @QueenOfVegetables
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Thank you to all the farmers feeding not only their families, but the world. Happy holidays from everyone at @ccoforganic. 📸 @thedeeplightcompany #MerryChristmas #HappyHanukkah #JoyousKwanzaa
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Healthy food for your holiday meal starts with healthy soil. Support organic farmers by donating $5, $10, or $10,000 to fund the future of a healthy California. Visit CCOF.org/donate to provide much-needed resources to organic farmers in need. #healthysoil #organicsoil #farmlife #regenerativeag #givingseason
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Jared and Vanessa Siverling are organic farmers in Wisconsin who are dedicated to soil health, rotational grazing, and the principles of regenerating the land that are so interwoven with certified organic standards. This Giving Season, we encourage you to make donations to support farmers like Jared and Vanessa who are committed to transitioning their land to certified organic, no matter how long it takes. Donate at www.ccof.org/donate today! #wisconsin #happycows #climatechange #rotationalgrazing #perennialcrops #givingseason
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CCOF CEO Kelly Damewood presents "The Case for Organic" on The Modern Acre podcast. Listen on YouTube or Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gbqYFPTs https://lnkd.in/gdVZDaNv #themodernacre #organic #organicfarming #buyorganic #shoporganic
353: The Case for Organic with Kelly Damewood, CEO of CCOF
https://www.youtube.com/
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Refer a friend to CCOF and get a free beanie! Spread the word and expand your fall wardrobe. ¡Recomiende a un amigo a CCOF y obtenga un gorro gratis! Corre la voz y amplía tu ropa de otoño. #organico #organicfarming #organiccertified #organiccertification
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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! 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: bcoltrin@ccof.org, (831) 824-6107 #organicfarming #organico #OrganicSystemPlan #PlandeSistemaOrgánico
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Monterey County news dives into the hard work of organic farming - including shadowing a CCOF inspection: https://lnkd.in/gJXxesnZ "Those [producers] who want the [organic] label must adhere to a process, which is more time, money, and recordkeeping – challenges that become even harder during years when inflation drives up operational costs, making it difficult just to reach harvest...Yet, the long-term benefits have the potential to outweigh the initial costs for many farmers. Organic produce can command higher prices – and also build healthier soils that absorb more water, and improve long-term productivity." #organicfarming #MontereyCounty #organicfarmers #organicfood #organic
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Lehia Apana, co-Founder of Maui’s Polipoli Farms, leads an educational farm on the island of Maui with her partner Brad Bayless. While their farm was unaffected by the recent wildfires on the island, many more farmers were in the path of the flames and need support. This Giving Season, consider donating to the CCOF Foundation who provides emergency relief funding to organic farmers in need. www.ccof.org/donate #climaterelief #environmental #hawaiianowned #hawaiian Polipoli Farms Lehia Apana