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A Successful Organic Week in D.C.

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 10:24

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) held its annual Organic Week in Washington D.C. last month. Each year, the week includes events including the Organic Center’s Organic Confluences summit and OTA’s Policy Conference and Advocacy Day. CCOF member Dieter Schellenberg of Schellenberg Farms and other CCOF-certified producers attended Organic Week this year to share their organic farmer-perspective with their elected representatives.

Applications and Scholarships Available for 2015 Apprentice Program at UCSC Farm & Garden

Submitted by Kelly Damewood on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 12:23

The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) at UC Santa Cruz is accepting applications for its 2015 Apprenticeship Program. A range of scholarship funding is available for interested applicants, and the deadline to apply is September 30th.

The 2015 Apprenticeship Program

The Apprenticeship Program is a six-month, full-time residential training at the 30-acre organic farm and 3-acre Alan Chadwick Garden on the UCSC campus.

Be Prepared for Invasive Pests

Submitted by Zea Sonnabend on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:36
Spring is the time to anticipate pest problems that may emerge with the warmer weather of summer. It is a good time to remember what to look out for and to take some preventative steps to keep ahead of the pests. After the very wet winter in California, we might be about to experience an abundance of some of these pests, as well as invasive plants.
 

Calling All Students & Teachers Interested in Organic

Submitted by Jessy Beckett Parr on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 10:22
Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund

We want you to apply for the Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund! The fund is open between now and May 15, 2015. Join the ranks of organic students and teachers across the country who are studying and learning about organic agriculture. Join the CCOF community of Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund awardees and support your classroom projects and academic and vocational studies!

CCOF Foundation Hosts Food Safety Workshops for Produce Growers at Three California Locations

Submitted by Meaghan Donovan on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 11:46

On Monday, produce growers from across Northern California gathered in Sacramento for a workshop on on-farm food safety.

Taught by Atina Diffley—organic farmer and author of the book Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works—workshop participants put together action plans to address food safety on their individual operations. In building their plans, growers considered market needs, as well as the new federal food safety regulations.

CCOF Hosts Webinar on Methods for Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening

Submitted by Jessy Beckett Parr on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 11:26

Join farmer-educator Christof Bernau from the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) at UC Santa Cruz on Wednesday, February 24, from 12-1 p.m. for a free webinar on farm-based experiential education. Bernau will discuss ways to use an array of strategies to engage your audience; build student, intern and apprentice capacity; and grow the next generation of farmers.

CCOF’s Val Davis to Present at Holistic Management International’s Cultivating Community Conference

Submitted by Jessy Beckett Parr on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 15:58

Join CCOF to hear about the costs and benefits of organic certification at the Holistic Management International’s (HMI) Cultivating Community conference in Paicines, California, on October 16.

The conference will offer thought-provoking presentations, on-the-ranch learning, unforgettable landscapes, and local, nutritious food.

Some of the many topics include:

CDFA and Israeli Ministry of Ag to Co-Host Forum on Water and Agriculture

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 14:40

One year after California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross led a delegation to Israel on a California Climate-Smart Agriculture Policy Mission, CDFA and the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will co-host a forum on water and agriculture.

Complimentary “Why Buy Certified Organic?” Postcards – Get Them While They Last!

Submitted by Josaphine Stevenson on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 09:41
Are your customers confused about what “certified organic” means and why it’s important? CCOF’s popular Why Buy Certified Organic? cards will help educate your customers. Consumers are increasingly conscious about the quality and origins of the food they purchase. However in today’s market, with so many choices, it can be challenging to make informed decisions. These cards explain what “certified organic” means, and name the top reasons to buy certified organic foods.

Deadline Approaching for Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund Applications!

Submitted by Josaphine Stevenson on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 15:46

Interested in teaching or pursuing a career in organic agriculture? Apply for a Future Organic Farmer Grant!

Are you a certified K-8 teacher in the United States interested in bringing organic agriculture into your classroom? If so, please apply for one of our $1,000 Look at Agriculture…Organically! grants for organic education. Find the application details on the California Ag in the Classroom website. Applications close May 15, 2017.

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