Certified Organic, the CCOF magazine, covers a variety of subjects for the organic marketplace. For farmers, processors, and consumers, Certified Organic includes the latest hot topics in organic. Past issues can be found below.
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2023 |
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Summer EditionGuided by Integrity: 50 years of Advocating for Organic Image
Plus; What You Need to Know About Strengthening Organic Enforcement; Upgrade Your Small Farm Food Safety With USDA Assistance |
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2022 |
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Winter EditionOut of the Soil: Organic and the "H Word" Image
Plus; Focusing on Organic Transition; CCOF Chapters Are Up To the Challenge; Organic Advocacy for CCOF Members |
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2021 |
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SUMMER EDITIONEducating Future Organic Leaders: Cultivating the Future of Food Image
Plus; CCOF Poised to Offer OCal Cannabis Certification; Growing the Organic Community; Bipartisan Legislation Shapes the Organic Future |
WINTER EDITIONOrganic Ranching for Strong Economies and Ecosystems Image
Plus; CCOF Foundation Awards $500,000 in Transition Grants; CCOF Chapters Come Together to Help Members in Need; CDFA Steps Toward Organic as a Climate Strategy |
2020 |
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SUMMER EDITIONRegenerative Agriculture: What is Regenerative Agriculture and How is it Relevant to Organic? Plus; CCOF Foundation Helps Anheuser-Busch Go Organic, CCOF Finds Support for Organic Among State Legislatures, Update on Inspections During COVID-19 Pandemic |
WINTER EDITIONRooting for Organic: 8 Ways to Take it to the Next Level Plus; 2020 CCOF Annual Meetingn and Advocacy Day, Risk Management Options for Livestock Operations, CCOF Highlights Organic Agriculture as Climate Solution |
2019 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus; Get Ready for the 2019 Organic Grower Summit, California Comparable Organic Cannabis Programs, Children's Access to Organic Foods |
SUMMER EDITIONMaintaining a Strong Labor Force Plus; Future Organic Farmers: Investing in the Solution, CCOF Weighs in on California State Legislation, Food Safety: Industry Update |
SPRING EDITIONIt Takes a Village to Raise Organic Plus; California Coffee: A New Frontier, Training for the Organic Community, Combine Your Food Safety and Organic Inspections |
WINTER EDITIONThe Benefits of an Organic California Plus; 2019 CCOF Annual Meeting and Conference, 30 Years Later: How the Grateful Dead Saved CCOF, Resilience Through Chapters |
2018 |
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FALL EDITIONThe Future of Organic Farming is in Our Hands Plus; Anticipation Builds for the Organic Grower Summit, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, California Cannabis Certification Program |
SUMMER EDITIONBringing Organic to the Shelves: Retailers Driving Demand for Organic Plus; Meeting of the Minds: Connecting the Organic Value Chain, The Organic Farm Bill Timelime, Updates for Importers in the United Sates |
SPRING EDITIONPlus; Organic Produce Network Donates $50,000 to CCOF Foundation, CCOF Advocates for Commonsense Water Regulations, CCOF's 2018 Policy Priorities |
WINTER EDITIONOrganic Hotspots: Organic Agriculture Cultivating Rural Communities Plus; CCOF Annual Meeting and Conference this February, Enhancing Biodiversity Through Organic Rice Farming, CCOF-certified Farmers Host Legislative Farm Tour |
2017 |
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FALL EDITIONThe Farm Bill:. What's in it for Organic? Plus; CCOF Board Chair Phil LaRocca Awarded Farmer of the Year, Future Organic Farmers of 2017, Congressional Organic Champions |
SUMMER EDITIONLeading the Way to a More Humane Future for Livestock and Poultry Plus; Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Reorganization, Membership Vote on CCOF Bylaw Amendments, Organic Cannabis Certification? |
SPRING EDITIONCarrying On: Challenges and Hopes of Farm Succession in the Organic Sector Plus; Buy-sell Agreements Maintain Harmony and Legacy, Honoring Organic Champions and Celebrating Achievements, Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund Applications are Available! |
WINTER EDITIONPlus; 2017 Annual Meeting and Conference, CCOF Members Support the Organic Training Institute, Three Ways to Make Scheduling Your Inspection Easier |
2016 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus; Get to Know a Few Future Organic Farmers, COFFA Signed into Law!, MyCCOF Upgrade: User Dashboard |
SUMMER EDITIONPlus; Bringing Organic Home to FFA, CCOF Chapters Get in Formation, Supporting Organic Elders and the Next Generation |
SPRING EDITIONAdvancing Organic for a Healthy World: CCOF's 2016-2018 Strategic Plan Plus; California Organic Food and Farming Act (COFFA), Approval of Genetically Engineered Salmon, Hydroponic Production Systems Update |
WINTER EDITIONPlus; Determine the Future of "Natural" Food, Working Together for an Organic World |
2015 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus; Breaking Down Financial Barriers for New Farmers, Helping the Next Generation of Organic Farmers, Zea Sonnabend: Playing for the Organic Team |
SUMMER EDITIONInstituting Organic Partnerships Plus; Drought in the Western United States, The New "Going Organic", CCOF Goes to Cuba! |
SPRING EDITIONPlus; CCOF Policy Day a Success, New "Non-GMO & More" Certification Seal, Organic Training Institute Events |
WINTER EDITIONPlus; Jardine's Shows Some Love in Texas, Corn Silage Variety Trials Yield Results, Traditional Seed Breeding |
2014 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus; CCOF 2015 Annual Meeting, California Groundwater Levels, Future Organic Farmer Grant Recipients |
SUMMER EDITIONNorthern California Organic Road Trip Plus; GMO Action for CCOF, Upcoming Educational Events, New Director of Farm Programs |
SPRING EDITIONPlus; CCOF Producers Offer Feed During Drought, "Farming the Urban Edge" Summary, Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund |
WINTER EDITIONPlus; New Member Spotlights, 2014 Bus Tour Sneak Peak, The Importance of Protecting Bees |
2013 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus; CCOF Organic Seed Producers, Field-Level Food Safety Certification, EFA Water Stewardship Project |
SUMMER EDITIONOrganic Leading the Way to Safe Food Plus; Food Safety Resources, Changes to Japanese Export System, GAP Survey Analysis |
SPRING EDITIONFunding California's Next Generation of Organic Plus; Succession Planning for Farmers; Direct Marketing in California; Practices, Not Paperwork Initative |
WINTER EDITIONCCOF's 40th Anniversary Edition: A Force to be Reckoned With Plus; New Year, New Services; More Great CCOF Trainings in 2013!; Five Ways to Reduce Nitrogen Leaching |
2012 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, Organic Hops in Demand Say Hay Farms Builds Organic Flavor Interview with Brian Leahy of DPR |
SUMMER EDITIONPlus, Member Recipes: Fresh for Summer, Must-Attend Trainings from CCOF, New Client Compliance Agreement |
SPRING EDITIONPlus, CCOF's Materials Evolution Begins, Fresh Faces in Chapter Leadership, Organic Seed Gains Ground |
WINTER EDITIONPlus, CCOF Expands Education Program, New Member Spotlights, Organic Equivalency Updates |
2011 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, Improvements to MyCCOF, Postharvest Tips from the Field, 2011 Growth in Farmers’ Markets |
SUMMER EDITIONNatural Resource Conservation Funding in Action Plus, Fighting for a Food Bill, Organic Marketing Webinars, U.S.-Canada Organic Regime |
SPRING EDITIONGrowing a More Sustainable Food Trade Plus, Friendly New Faces at CCOF, OTA’s Report from the Capital, Supporting Organic Interests |
WINTER EDITIONPlus, MyCCOF: New Online Certification Tool, Accessing Specialty Organic Markets, NOSB Updates, International News |
2010 |
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FALL EDITIONOrganic Urban Farms Strengthen Communities Plus, Education and Promotion, Certification News, Policy and Advocacy |
SUMMER EDITIONVeterans Find New Mission in Organic Farming Plus, Education and Promotion, Certification News, Policy and Advocacy |
SPRING EDITIONPlus, The Age of Enforcement, NOP Update, Organic and Certification News, Policy and Advocacy |
WINTER EDITIONPlus, Member Spotlight, Tips for Exporting, Certification Updates, Organic News |
2009 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, Upcoming CCOF Events, Member News, Food Safety Update, Organic Labeling Requirements |
SUMMER EDITIONOrganic Across the Generations Plus, Accessing Farmers’ Markets, Book Review, New Wine Standards |
SPRING EDITIONPlus, Liquid Fertilizer Issues, Organic Practices for Soil Fertility, Updates on International Standards, Member News |
WINTER EDITIONPlus, Healthy Farms, Healthy People; CCOF Policy Setting Criteria; Advocacy Updates; Certification News |
2008 |
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FALL EDITIONToasting Organic Beer and Wine Plus, Organic Beer, Organic Community, Talking Terroir: From Soil to Sip; Advocacy Update; Member News |
SUMMER EDITIONWater and Organic Farming – Crisis or Opportunity? Plus, Certification News, Member Profile, Biodiversity Tips, Calendar of Events |
SPRING EDITIONOur Bright Future CCOF’s Three-Year Strategic Plan Plus, Know your CCOF, Biodiversity Tips, CCOF: Living Environments in Color, Understanding Certification |
WINTER EDITIONBridging the Leafy Greens Divide Plus, Food Safety Procedures for Small Growers, Biodiversity Tips, NOSB Meeting Report, CCOF’s New Logos |
2007 |
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FALL EDITIONFood Safety: Facts and Myths Surrounding E.Coli Outbreak of 2006 Plus, Announcing Special Events, Calculating Organic Percentages, Farm Bill Update, Global GMO News, Going Organic Project Gears Up |
SUMMER EDITIONGrowing our Future Organic Education Plus, Policy and Advocacy Update; Attention Animal Brokers and Pay Producers; State GMO Bills, Bans and Lawsuits Increase; Certification Education Affiliations |
SPRING EDITION2007 Farm Bill – Organic Famers Demand Fair Share Plus, Organic Liquid Fertilizers, Introducing AB 541, Grower Group Certification, Global GMO News |
WINTER EDITIONProtecting Sustainable Resources Plus, Expedited Certification Services, E. Coli Update, GMO News, Going Organic Quick Facts, Organic Event Calendar, Film Review: A Silent Forest |
2006 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, Taste Organic Beer, Wine and Spirits; Reminder on Commercial Availability; GMO News; Book Review: Omnivore’s Dilemma; Organic Events Calendar |
SUMMER EDITIONPlus, Organic Livestock Standards Update; GMO News; New Certification Services Director; Book Review: Organic, Inc.; Organic Events Calendar |
SPRING EDITIONPublic Schools: Organic on 45 Cents a Day Plus, Organic Benefits Shown, CCOF Member Discounts, Help with Farm Inputs, GMO News |
WINTER EDITIONGoing Organic: Training New Growers Plus, CCOF Supports Biodiversity Efforts, GMO News, Member Survey Preview, 2005 Year in Review, New Global Market Access Program |
2005 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, Organic Produce Prices Hold, CCOF Pavilion at All Things Organic, Organic Fish Ban, GMO News, Organic Cosmetics Allowed, Mexican Organic Standards |
SUMMER EDITIONPlus, New Farmers’ Market Rules, Lawsuit Changes Organic Standards, GMO News |
SPRING EDITIONThe Evolving Relationship: Between Farmers and Retailers Plus, Industrial Hemp Legislations, Glossy Paper? Still Recycled, Wine Label Update, Movie Reviews |
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2004 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, At Work for You, Certification News You Can Use, CCOF Clients in the News, Achievements in 2004, Why Maintain Organic Certification, Successful Certification Tips |
SUMMER EDITIONMainstreaming America to Organic Processed Food Plus, Why Organic, California Organics ’92-’02, GMO Rice, USDA Policy Statement |
SPRING EDITIONPlus, CSAs: Fresh, Local, Organic; Organic Beef; Strawberries; Can I Use This Material |
WINTER EDITIONConsolidation in Organic Agriculture Plus, Growing Up Organic, California Fires, Winter Squash, CCOF History 2000-2003 |
2003 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, West Nile Virus, Focus on Food: Tomatoes, CCOF History: 1990-2000, Sacramento Ag Expo |
SUMMER EDITIONThe Brave New World of Genetic Engineering Plus, GE-Free California, When Transgenes Wander, (wild)Life Support: Rice, CCOF History: 1980-1990 |
SPRING EDITIONPlus, Spring Spears: Asparagus, Mexican Fruit Fly, Ag Research Dollars, CCOF: The Early Years |
WINTER EDITIONPlus, Broccoli: Crown Jewel, Evaluating Compost, Organic Raw Milk, Lawn Care Chemicals |
2002 |
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FALL EDITIONPlus, Profile: Two Dog Farm, Apples- |
SUMMER EDITIONHerstory: Women in Organic Agriculture Plus, Women in CCOF Today, Fruit of the Summer Sun, Health – Sun Protection, Organic System Plan Q&A |