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CCOF is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. We envision a world where organic is the norm.
April 22, 2023
New date! Roses, arguably the "Queen of Flowers," can be finicky, but persistence pays off! This class will be a lively, interactive demonstration/…
February 23, 2023
This new short course will offer a wealth of information from orchard expert, Orin Martin, long-time manager of the Alan Chadwick Garden and…
February 18, 2023
Learn to graft fruit trees and go home with one! Join Sharon Zo for this hands-on workshop at the UCSC Hay Barn. Sharon will cover the basics of…
Position: Homeless Garden Project Crop Production Assistant
Hours: 40 hrs/ week; Monday- Friday…
Heritage McDonald Pear Ranch on HWY 162 consisting of 40 acres, 0 slope, 3/2 bd ba house, 6000sq ft…
2023 Farm Manager Job Description and Application
Horton Road Organics is a five acre market…
CCOF News: Stay Up-to-Date on Organic
January 23, 2023 | Blog
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has released the final Strengthening Organic Enforcement regulations. These changes to the organic regulations will become effective on March 20, 2023, and operations impacted by the rule will need to comply by March 19, 2024. CCOF is carefully reviewing the new regulations and will provide more information on how the changes may affect your business soon. We encourage you to do the same by reviewing the published language on…
January 17, 2023 | Blog
There is a unique opportunity to apply for a seat on CCOF’s Certification Services, LLC Management Committee. This is a rare chance to be part of the committee that manages the business and affairs of CCOF Certification Services, LLC.
The CCOF Board of Directors is looking for applicants who have a significant background in the organic industry (preferably with an understanding of organic certification) and who have experience in business management, including human resources, financials, and program management. The board is particularly interested in applicants with experience…
January 17, 2023 | Blog
CCOF submitted a written comment to the National Organic Program (NOP) on inert ingredients in pesticides. The NOP sought input on how to update the organic regulations, which currently reference outdated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy on inert ingredients in pesticides. Inert ingredients are any substance other than the active ingredient in a pesticide product, including solvents, diluents, stabilizers, and preservatives. An updated NOP standard is important to…
January 17, 2023 | Blog
We are seeking certified organic handlers to take part in a national study by completing a survey by New York University (NYU) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). The survey has several intended benefits for the organic industry, including identification of
barriers to and direction of industry growth; different procurement methods, including contracting, that may reduce handler costs; and supply chain challenges, such as shortages of specific ingredients.NCAT and NYU also want to hear about challenges pertaining to your business. This nationwide study was…