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CCOF Board Member Named as CDFA Deputy Secretary

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 09:30

CCOF-certified member Jenny Lester Moffitt of Dixon Ridge Farms has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Legislation and Special Assistant to the Secretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment last week. Moffitt has been managing director of Dixon Ridge Farms since 2005 and served on the CCOF Board for over two years. She previously served as an education, outreach and research specialist at the American Farmland Trust and is vice chair of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.

CCOF Board Members Join National Co-Op Grocers to Learn about Organic Production in Argentina

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 12:20

In May 2017, Phil LaRocca, chair of the CCOF, Inc. Board of Directors, and Allen Harthorn, chair of the CCOF Foundation Board of Trustees, participated in the National Co+Op Grocers’ tour of a cooperatively managed fair trade vineyard in La Rioja, Argentina.

CCOF Bylaws Vote

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:30

To ensure that all CCOF-certified members are represented at the board of directors level, members must approve changes to the CCOF bylaws that will allow the board to establish new chapters. This fall, all certified members will have the opportunity to vote to amend CCOF’s membership bylaws accordingly. In September, members will receive ballots and materials and will have 30 days to respond. A 10 percent quorum is required to enact these revisions to the bylaws.

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CCOF Calls for Immigration Reform to Protect the Agricultural Workforce

Submitted by Kelly Damewood on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 11:25

One of the greatest challenges facing organic growers today is the uncertainty and severe shortages in the agricultural workforce. For this reason, CCOF is calling on California Congressional leadership to work toward immigration reform that includes the following guiding principles:

CCOF Certification Positions Now Available

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 08:59

CCOF Certification Services, LLC (CCOF) is seeking various certification staff to work in the Santa Cruz, California office. The people in these positions will work within CCOF’s rapidly expanding USDA National Organic Program and internationally accredited organic certification program. CCOF is one of the oldest and largest organic certification organizations in the U.S. and works to promote organic production through certification, education, and outreach programs.

CCOF Certification Services President Appointed to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee

Submitted by Jon Knapp on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 12:18

On June 26, 2014 Jake Lewin, CCOF Certification Services President, was announced as one of the seven additional members to join the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in fruits and vegetables. The ATAC members were appointed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, with the intention of ensuring the commercial and economic interests of various agricultural sectors are properly reflected in U.S. trade policies.

CCOF Chapter Leadership Opportunities

Submitted by Adrian Fischer on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:16

CCOF’s chapter system is a powerful tool to connect our members from across the United States and Mexico. Chapter meetings serve as an outlet to voice challenges, share successes and advice, and strategize ways of advancing organic for a healthy world.

CCOF Concludes a Powerful Visit to Sacramento

Submitted by Shawna Rodgers on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 14:35

The energy is still buzzing from CCOF’s recent visit to over 50 legislators in Sacramento on February 18 and 19 for Rooting for Organic: CCOF’s 2020 Annual Meeting and advocacy day. Joined by CCOF members, community allies, and organic advocates alike, more than 100 people met in the California State Capitol to engage in the democratic process and make the case that organic is the next step forward for a climate resilient California.

CCOF Crisis Resilience Resources

Submitted by Rachel Witte on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 15:44

As communities come together to build resilience in this deeply challenging time, CCOF is compiling resources that support our members and the organic community. Visit our Crisis Resilience Resources webpage for links to helpful resources for organic businesses. Check back regularly, as we’ll be updating this page with new resources as we learn about them.

We are working with partners, allies, and other organizations to gather useful information for the community.

CCOF Featured in Video by the Santa Cruz Economic Development Office

Submitted by Rachel Witte on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 11:24

Learn more about CCOF in a video and interview with our Executive Director/CEO Cathy Calfo, created by the Santa Cruz Economic Development Office. The video also features our friend Jeff Larkey at Route 1 Farms and scenes from the bustling Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market, where a number of CCOF members represent organic and sell their beautiful produce.

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CCOF Board Member Named as CDFA Deputy Secretary

CCOF Board Members Join National Co-Op Grocers to Learn about Organic Production in Argentina

CCOF Bylaws Vote

CCOF Calls for Immigration Reform to Protect the Agricultural Workforce

CCOF Certification Positions Now Available

CCOF Certification Services President Appointed to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee

CCOF Chapter Leadership Opportunities

CCOF Concludes a Powerful Visit to Sacramento

CCOF Crisis Resilience Resources

CCOF Featured in Video by the Santa Cruz Economic Development Office

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