CCOF Foundation
About the CCOF Foundation | Going Organic Project
In 2001, the CCOF Foundation was created to expand CCOF's education and outreach activities. The mission of the CCOF Foundation is to protect the environment and enhance human health by promoting the production and consumption of nutritious organic food. The CCOF Foundation aims to support organic farmers in conserving biodiversity, accelerating the transition to organic agriculture, and educating consumers about the benefits of organic food and farming.
The CCOF Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible donations help support the Foundation's mission. Donations may be made by check payable to the CCOF Foundation, c/o Treasurer Jim Zeek, P.O. 212, Camino, CA 95709-0212.
He can be reached at (530) 644-6448.
CCOF Foundation Board of Trustees
The CCOF Foundation Board of Trustees is the governing body for the CCOF Foundation. Trustees are appointed by the CCOF, Inc. Board of Directors for three-year terms. Communication to the CCOF Foundation Board of Trustees should be sent to Cathy Holden, Chair.
Going Organic Project
The CCOF Foundation Going Organic Project (Project) was designed to develop educational opportunities and facilitate land conversion to organic production
methods in the Central Valley and part of the North Coast. The Project resulted in 40 farmers being assisted to convert 4,000
acres to organic production through a range of programs: mentoring, educational meetings, education of
agricultural partners about organic production and certification, and assistance
with certification paperwork. Read Going Organic Project Final Report (PDF) .
In addition to the strong educational component,
the Project also undertook an organic watershed study with the San Francisco
Estuary Institute (SFEI) to compare water quality runoff in organic and
conventional walnut orchards. Read SFEI Study Final Report (PDF).
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