The CCOF Foundation is excited to announce our continued partnership with the Rotary Club of Los Gatos. Rotary’s ongoing support helps uplift farm communities and strengthen access to organic produce across California and the greater U.S.
Rooted in Santa Cruz, California, CCOF was founded by a group of organic farmers in 1973. Today, we continue that legacy through the CCOF Foundation by helping farmers transition to organic practices, supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders, and providing direct assistance to producers facing financial hardship.
The Rotary Club of Los Gatos, located just up the road from CCOF’s founding grounds, shares our deep commitment to community well-being. As part of Rotary International, the world’s first service club organization, they carry a rich legacy of service and global impact. Since Rotary’s founding in 1905, its members—now 1.4 million strong—have addressed pressing issues from public health to education, always guided by the motto: “Service Above Self.”
“The Rotary Club of Los Gatos is proud to support initiatives that strengthen our local food systems and promote community well-being. Supporting organic agriculture and healthy food access aligns closely with Rotary’s focus on health and sustainability.”
— Doug Brent, 2024–2025 President, Rotary Club of Los Gatos
We’re honored to partner with an organization that, like the CCOF Foundation, believes in creating a healthier, more future starting at the local level and growing outward. Together, we’re investing in the people who grow our food and the communities they call home.
Investing in organic farmers creates an impact far beyond individual farms. It transforms the way our planet and the people on it live, heal, and thrive. We’re cultivating change and advancing organic by supporting people and communities who care for the land.
The CCOF Foundation is undertaking a bold $10 million Endowment campaign to raise funds for programs that provide:
- Scholarships for future organic farmers
- Disaster relief for organic farmers suffering from hardship
- Wrap-around services for farmers transitioning land to organic
- Unrestricted funds to enhance the CCOF Foundation’s ability to support farmers as they go and stay organic
Ready to make a difference? Donate now to help our farmers, planet, and communities thrive.
