CCOF Foundation
CCOF staff are working remotely and the CCOF office in Santa Cruz, California is temporarily closed to the public to help keep our staff and community safe from COVID-19. Response times may be slower than usual. We are still accepting new applications. Learn more.
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The CCOF Foundation advances organic agriculture for a healthy world.
We invest in the education of new organic farmers and producers, help consumers understand the benefits of organic, assist organic farmers in need, and provide ongoing training for organic professionals.
The Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund
Through this fund, the CCOF Foundation, in collaboration with organic businesses and community leaders, provides grants in three educational categories: kindergarten through eighth grade, high school, and vocational and higher education. Learn more ››
The Organic Training Institute
The CCOF Foundation supports current and prospective certified organic producers, processors, and handlers by providing a series of free or low-cost field days, workshops, and webinars to help improve and grow their operations. Learn more ››
Roadmap to an Organic California
The Roadmap to an Organic California is a groundbreaking, forward-thinking research project which presents organic agriculture as an evidence-based approach to improving the health and prosperity of California and creates a public policy roadmap to increase organic farmland in California from 4 percent to 10 by 2030. Learn more ››
Organic Transition Grants
The CCOF Foundation is pleased to offer grants for organic transition in partnership with Anheuser Busch and their Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Contract for Change program. Learn more ››
Organic Hardship Assistance - The Bricmont Fund
The Bricmont Fund is the only fund that provides direct financial assistance exclusively to organic producers, processors, and handlers who suffer losses due to extreme hardship. Learn more ››
Consumer Education
The CCOF Foundation's consumer education program informs consumers about the meaning of different food labels and seals through its Buy Certified Organic campaign. Learn more ››
Help us make a difference.
Help us advance organic agriculture for a healthy world by donating to the CCOF Foundation.
Foundation Board of Trustees
Kelly Damewood, Chair, CCOF, Inc.
Lee Altier, Ph.D., Trustee, California State University, Chico
Karen Archipley, Trustee, Archi’s Acres
Allen Harthorn, Trustee, Harpos Organics
Phil LaRocca, Trustee, LaRocca Vineyards
Malcolm Ricci, Trustee, Bolthouse Farms
CCOF Annual Report
We're celebrating all the things CCOF's members and supporters helped us accomplish in 2018 in our organizational annual report.
Want to Help Cultivate Change?
Your tax-deductible donations (tax ID #30-0106255) may be made by check payable to:
CCOF Foundation, 2155 Delaware Ave. Ste. 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
For more information about the CCOF Foundation and partnership opportunities, please contact us.