CCOF Foundation
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 ››
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 and become a CCOF Foundation member by donating today.
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 2017 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.
CCOF Foundation Blog Posts
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