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Since 1973, CCOF has been a leading organic certifier.

Today, CCOF is the only full service organic certification and trade association providing premier organic certification programs and trade association benefits to farms, processors, private labelers, retailers, restaurants, brokers, and supporting members including individuals, suppliers and service providers. CCOF helps you succeed with marketing and PR support and stay informed by supporting the growth of organic foods and agriculture through certification services, organic education, promotion, political advocacy.

California producers act quickly to secure 2010 NRCS funding - EQIP deadline extended to January 29, 2010. Find out more.

Learn about NRCS support for organic agriculture - download PDF.

Organic Certification Cost Share Funds - 2010 Forms Available

CCOF offers our members detailed information and instructions on how to apply for funds.

Read an important Liquid Fertilizer Policy Update.

Registering Now for CCOF's Annual Convention, February 6-7, 2010:

"Healthy Soils, Healthy Food" Education Conference and Annual Meeting.

The Organic Directory & Resource Guide.
Search for organic products and services in the CCOF Organic Directory Online. Find organic produce, processed products, and services from over 1,800 CCOF certified businesses and farms. For a handy desk reference, purchase a print copy of the organic directory.

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Opportunities to promote your products and services are available in the CCOF Certified Organic Magazine. Find out more.

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01/15/10 Organic Certification Agency Reports Growth in 2009 Despite the Economic Downturn.

12/30/09 Educational Conference To Discuss How Organic Practices Help Mitigate Climate Change

11/23/09 Topical Pest Management Conference Agenda Attracts California Agriculture Secretary AG Kawamura as Keynote Speaker

10/7/09 Fourth Organic Beer & Wine Tasting Showcases Award-Winning Wines Innovative Beers & Spirits

9/9/09 CCOF Scales Up Activities in Wine Country in Response to Growing Interest in Organic from Wine Community

8/18/09 Organic Sector Wins a Plethora of Awards

8/5/09 CCOF Receives Green Business Certification

7/16/09 CCOF and Whole Foods Market Announce 273 Stores Have Been Certified Organic

6/17/09 - US and Canada Sign Historic Organic Equivalency Agreement.

5/28/09 - EQIP Organic Transition Initiative - APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to June 26, 2009

5/9/09 - Deputy Secretary of Ag Announces New $50M for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Organic Transition – DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS MAY 29, 2009.

4/28/09- CCOF and The Pruneyard Stage Inaugural Organic Beer and Wine Tasting Event.

4/3/09- Canadian Standards Update: NOP announces plans for equivalency agreement

2/20/09-CCOF Applauds National Organic Program Notice on Liquid Fertilizer

1/29/09-CCOF Strengthens Marketing in 2009 with Improved Organic Directory and New Marketing Team

1/23/09- CCOF Prohibits All Port Organic Products, LTD Fertilizers

1/14/09 - CCOF Takes Action on Liquid Fertilizer concerns.

1/07/09 - CCOF Provides Financial Support to Organic Producers

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