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CCOF Organic

CCOF advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. Don't:

Be mean. Stray off-topic.

CCOF wants organic advocates and supporters to have a safe and enjoyable place to engage in great conversation and find information. We want to create an inspiring, supportive and informative community. If you post to one of our social media platforms, or otherwise respond or comment on one of our blog posts, you are agreeing to abide by our Community Guidelines (“Guidelines”) set forth below:

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Be considerate of other viewpoints. Share your thoughts in a constructive manner. Post photos, videos or other content that you think we’d like to see. Inflammatory, defamatory or vulgar content will be removed. Spam or off-topic posts—including those of a religious or overtly irrelevant political nature—are not allowed. Post any content that you don’t own or have permission to use. Below are the Guidelines for members of our social media communities, readers of our website, and blog/content contributors. These guidelines are designed to protect you and your fellow community members.

1.) STAY ON TOPIC AND BE RESPECTFUL
CCOF encourages open discussions. ALL communications should be civil and respectful. Differences of opinion are fine; personal attacks are not. Comments and contributions should be relevant to the topic being discussed.

2.) COMMENT MODERATION AND RESPONSE
No spam. Posting the same message to one or many social media posts, articles, galleries or discussions is considered spam and we may remove such postings from our social media platforms. No solicitation. Posts containing personal or commercial solicitations or advertising may be removed. We will do our best to moderate and respond quickly to your comments and feedback, but we cannot guarantee that we will reply to every comment. Generally, we check in at least twice daily during business hours. Please remember, though, that our social media platforms and our blog comments contain the opinions and views of other users. Although we are moderating our channels to help ensure that users’ posts comply with these Guidelines, we cannot be responsible for any comments or materials posted by users.

3.) WE MAY USE YOUR POSTS
By posting on one or more of our social media platforms, tagging us in a post or using one of our owned hashtags, you understand that your posts, and any ideas, techniques or images contained in them, may be freely used by us in any way and in any media, on our social media platforms, and in our business. Accordingly, please do not submit any ideas or materials that you wish to keep confidential or for which you expect to receive compensation. When you post on any of our social media platforms, your name, likeness and social media handle will be visible and associated with your post. If we reuse your post elsewhere, we may display your name, likeness and handle there, as well.

4.) LEGAL
Participating in, suggesting or encouraging any illegal activity is cause for immediate ban from CCOF’s social media communities. Upon discovery, we will edit or entirely remove such posts from the social media platforms we manage. The posting of copyrighted videos, photos, articles or other material beyond what is protected as fair use is prohibited and, upon discovery, we will remove such posts from any of the social media communities we manage. Do not pass off someone else’s intellectual property as your own. The registration of multiple accounts for the purpose of trolling or harassing CCOF or other community members, or with the intent to disrupt the flow of conversation, is prohibited. Any user discovered to be engaging in this type of behavior will result in all user names being banned from CCOF’s social media communities.

5.) MINORS UNDER 13
You must be at least 13 years old to participate in social media platforms. If you are a minor in your jurisdiction (but at least 13), please do not post your comment without the knowledge and permission of a parent or legal guardian. If you are an adult and your post contains the name or likeness of a minor, you must be the parent or legal guardian of that minor. CCOF reserves the right to: Determine what constitutes inappropriate content; Edit or entirely remove inappropriate content; Ban offenders from its social media communities at its sole discretion. The opinions expressed by users and content authors on CCOF’s social media platforms are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect CCOF’s views or opinions. We are not responsible for anything contained in links to third-party sites. Your comments, responses or other postings may also be submitted to law enforcement if we have a good faith belief that disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to detect and prevent fraud or to protect the safety of the public or an individual.

06/19/2026

Nature knows best. Organic farming creates space for animals to thrive. If you care about quality food and a healthier future, choose USDA-certified organic!

Visit www.ccof.org/organic to learn more.

*Funding for this message was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

06/18/2026

Encuentra operaciones orgánicas certificadas por USDA cerca de ti!

*El financiamiento para este contenido fue posible gracias a una subvención del Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA). Su contenido es responsabilidad exclusiva de los autores y no representa necesariamente las opiniones oficiales del USDA.

Organic Member Directory - CCOF.org CCOF Organic Member Directory. Find certified organic farmers, producers, and businesses committed to organic standards.

06/17/2026

“Oftentimes what we see with cover crops and even with things like weeds, what's growing in the soil is what is needed most.” - Patrick Martin, Frantoio Grove

Learn more about the farmers growing USDA Organic food at www.ccof.org/organic.

*Funding for this message was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

2026 Future Organic Farmers Grant Recipients

06/16/2026

We are proud to announce the CCOF Foundation’s 2026 Future Organic Farmers cohort! This year, the CCOF Foundation provided 25 students with $5,000 each to support their academic and professional pursuits in organic agriculture. Meet this year's recipients!

2026 Future Organic Farmers Grant Recipients Meet the CCOF Foundation's 2026 Future Organic Farmers grant recipients and learn how these students are preparing for careers in organic agriculture.

06/15/2026

Find USDA-certified organic farmers and products near you today with our CCOF directory! Connect with certified organic farms, stores, and producers in your area.

*Funding for this message was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA

Organic Member Directory - CCOF.org CCOF Organic Member Directory. Find certified organic farmers, producers, and businesses committed to organic standards.

06/12/2026

The CCOF Foundation 2026 online auction is live! Bid on private wine tastings in Paso Robles, art from Japan, Grateful Dead merchandise, and more—all while supporting organic farmers. Every dollar raised through the auction directly supports organic and transitioning farmers with education, training, and financial assistance.

Bid today → https://www.ccof.org/auction/

Thanks Traditional Medicinals Lundberg Family Farms Urban Remedy Tablas Creek Vineyard Verve Coffee Roasters Organic Produce Summit Villa Creek Baldacci Family Vineyards

CCOF Foundation Auction - CCOF.org Support the CCOF Foundation by bidding on unique auction items, including organic farm tours, vineyard experiences, artwork, event passes, and more.

Farmers Leading the Transition to Organic Agriculture

06/11/2026

Through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, known as TOPP, farmers across the country are gaining access to mentorship, technical assistance, and resources that support the transition to organic agriculture.

At the CCOF Foundation, we are proud to help lead this work.

The CCOF Foundation has supported 500+ farmers across the West and Southwest through USDA's TOPP program, but funding ends in 2026. Philanthropic investment is critical to sustaining this proven model and ensuring continued access for farmers ready to transition. To get involved and support farmers, please contact CCOF Foundation Development Director Willow Aray at [email protected].

Farmers Leading the Transition to Organic Agriculture Learn how farmers across the United States are transitioning to organic agriculture through mentorship, technical assistance, and USDA TOPP support programs.

06/10/2026

La agricultura orgánica crea espacio para que los animales prosperen, el suelo florezca y los ecosistemas se mantengan en equilibrio. Si te importan los alimentos de calidad y un futuro más saludable, vale la pena explorar lo orgánico certificado por USDA!

Visite nuestro sitio web para aprender más.

*El financiamiento para este contenido fue posible gracias a una subvención del Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA). Su contenido es responsabilidad exclusiva de los autores y no representa necesariamente las opiniones oficiales del USDA.

Choose Organic - CCOF.org Discover why you should choose organic. Explore the benefits for your health, and your community. Start making informed choices today.

Op-Ed | Consumers Think Regenerative Means No Pesticides. They’re Often Wrong. – Food Tank

06/09/2026

Not all food labels are created equal. Certified organic is the only food label in the U.S. backed by federal law—with third-party certification, annual inspections, and a full audit trail from farm to shelf.

Check out this op-ed from Friends of the Earth U.S. that breaks down the benefits of the USDA Organic label compared to other agricultural and eco labels.

Op-Ed | Consumers Think Regenerative Means No Pesticides. They’re Often Wrong. – Food Tank It's understandable to think that regeneratively grown food is free from synthetic pesticides, but that's not always the case.

06/08/2026

🌾Organic growth starts with strong supply chain connections.

The Organic Trade Association is hosting a series of Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). These events are designed to connect domestic producers with businesses actively seeking organic and transitional crops.

Learn more at: https://ota.com/TOPP/Virtual-Mixers

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Address

2155 Delaware Avenue, Ste 150
Santa Cruz, CA
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm