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Response times may be slow due to the wildfires affecting Santa Cruz County and Covid-19. Organic compliance deadlines and inspections will be delayed for businesses affected by these crises. Read the latest updates on the Northern California wildfires, and visit our Covid-19 webpage to find pandemic-specific information »

Los tiempos de respuesta serán lentos debido a los incendios forestales afectando al condado de Santa Cruz y COVID-19. Los plazos de cumplimiento orgánico y las inspecciones se retrasarán para los negocios afectados por estas crisis.  Lea las últimas actualizaciones sobre los incendios forestales del norte de California y visite nuestra página web de Covid-19 para encontrar información específica a la pandemia »

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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
CCOF Advocacy Day
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.

CCOF Food Safety Certification By and For Organic Producers

Submitted by Jacob Guth on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 12:51
CCOF is excited to continue offering food safety certification by and for organic producers in the 2020 production season. Not only do we cover your organic crops and handling, but we can also audit your non-organic acreage alongside your organic or transitioning acreage while we’re out there. If given enough lead time, CCOF can even combine your organic and your food safety audits in one visit! 
 
CCOF has long been a trusted source for premier certifications, with competent, friendly local inspectors spread out over various regions and climates in North America.

CCOF Foundation Hosts We Are Organic Dinner

Submitted by Madelaine Baer on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 11:47
Matt Seeley (Left) and Tonya Antle (Center) of the Organic Produce Network present CCOF Foundation Chair Allen Harthorn (Center) and Cathy Calfo (Right) with donation for CCOF Foundation at the Organic Grower Summit We Are Organic dinner in Monterey, Ca
 

CCOF Holiday Office Closure

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 11:04

Happy holidays! CCOF will be closed Wednesday, December 24, and will reopen Monday, December 29. We will also be closed January 1-2.

Please allow additional time for processing requests during this holiday season. We look forward to working with you in 2015 and wish the best for your business and family in the new year.

CCOF Hosting GLOBALG.A.P. Public Workshop – HPSS in Santa Cruz, California

Submitted by Jacob Guth on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 15:24
CCOF Food Safety
Register now for the GLOBALG.A.P. IHT, Capacity Building, and Farm Assurer Workshop-HPSS, hosted at the CCOF office in Santa Cruz, California on December 17-19, 2019.
 
CCOF is hosting the GLOBALG.A.P.

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