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| DV, ME (Lake and Mendocino Counties) and NC (Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties) Chapters have been dissolved. They are listed for regional identification purposes only. |
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Chapters
CCOF's chapter system provides members with regional or industry sector networking opportunities. Chapters also help promote and educate consumers on organic by organizing local events. The chapters are made up of certified and supporting members who are essential to the basic functions of CCOF. Most chapters meet a few times per year and engage in topics important to their region/sector. If you would like to get involved in your local CCOF chapter, contact your chapter leader from the list of chapter contacts to find out about chapter meetings and activities.
What chapter do I belong to?
All CCOF certified members based in California belong to a chapter for their geographical region (except the PR Chapter, which includes all processors, regardless of where they are located). To see which CCOF chapter you belong to, examine your client code, which can be found on your organic certificate. The first two letters of the client code correspond to your chapter (see abbreviations below). If you have any questions about which chapter you belong to, contact us.
In addition, CCOF employs Regional Service Representatives (RSRs) in
California and throughout the United States. These RSRs are available to answer
any technical questions that may arise in becoming certified or
maintaining organic certification.
Chapter Contacts
At-Large Chapter (AL) – Certified clients outside of established chapters, including international clients in Latin America
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Big Valley Chapter (BV) – Contra Costa, Merced, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
William Thompson
Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
(209) 988-6388
bugmanbill@mac.com
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Central Coast Chapter (CC) – Alameda, Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Francisco Counties
Grant Brians
CCOF Board Representative
Heirloom Organic Gardens
(831) 636-6587
studiegrant@yahoo.com
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Fresno-Tulare Chapter (FT) – Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Mono and Tulare Counties
Mike Braga
Chapter President
Sherman Thomas Ranch
(559) 674-6468
bragafarms@yahoo.com
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Humboldt-Trinity Chapter (HT) – Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties
John LaBoyteaux
Chapter President
Camp Grant Ranch
(707) 923-2670
helenthemelon@earthlink.net
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Kern Chapter (KE) – Kern County
Malcolm Ricci
CCOF Board Representative
Bolthouse Farm
(661) 366-7209 ext. 1528
mricci@bolthouse.com
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North Valley Chapter (NV) – Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama and Yuba Counties
Contact information coming soon.
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Pacific Southwest Chapter (PS) – Desert Valley, Imperial, South Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties
Soleil Develle
Chapter President
PanORama Farms
(760) 521-7649
panoramafarms@gmail.com
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Processor/Handler Chapter (PR) – Processors, Handlers, Packers, Retailers, Brokers, Private Labelers and Restaurants
Will Daniels
Chapter President/CCOF Board Representative
Earthbound Farm
(831) 623-7880
wdaniels@ebfarm.com
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San Luis Obispo Chapter (SL) – San Luis Obispo County
Eric Michielssen
Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
Clark Valley Farm, Inc.
(805) 441-3438
(805) 441-3438 (cell)
ericm@clarkvalleyfarm.com
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Sierra Gold Chapter (SG) – Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer and Tuolumne Counties
Michael Lawrence
Chapter Secretary
Goodness Orchard
(530) 644-6448
fraulawrence@yahoo.com
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South Coast Chapter (SC) – Irvine, Santa Barbara, Ventura and North Los Angeles Counties
Allen Harthorn
CCOF Board Representative
Harpos Organics
(530) 893-0360
ahart@harpos.to
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Yolo Chapter (YO) – Colusa, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter and Yolo Counties
Contact information coming soon.
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