Giving Season
This holiday season, you have the power to cultivate the next generation of organic farmers. Your donation to the CCOF Foundation helps students and beginning farmers build careers rooted in stewardship, soil health, and a vision for healthier communities.
The CCOF Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering organic farmers and advancing organic agriculture as a solution for a healthier, more resilient world.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’ve made a measurable difference:
- $6.9 million awarded to 1,403 farmers to support organic growth
- 300 professional development opportunities delivered to 19,350 organic professionals through workshops, field days, and events
- 56 farmer mentor/mentee pairs matched to share knowledge and strengthen community
- 168,242 acres supported in their transition to organic
Together, we’re building a future where organic farming thrives — and where healthy soil, nutritious food, and resilient communities are the norm.
Since 2014, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit has granted nearly $1.2 million in scholarship funding to help aspiring organic producers pursue their dreams—supporting students and beginning farmers in nearly every U.S. state.
This holiday season, you can help continue investing in the next generation of organic producers like Dane Spatz-Geiger, a Future Organic Farmer grant recipient currently studying at Highland Community College. He’s preparing to transfer to Kansas State University to continue his education in Agronomy and Soil Science — a journey made possible in part by the generosity of CCOF Foundation donors.
Dane is passionate about bringing fresh, organic food to his local community through farmers’ markets. He grew up on his family’s organic farm, where they produce corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, alfalfa, clover, and straw.
“My future in organic farming involves working directly in the production of organic crops on my family farm. After graduating, I plan to return to the farm and continue my father’s work of rejuvenating the land and teaching others about renewable organic farming. My father, Jack Geiger, is an agronomist and a mentor to many organic farmers across the country and globe.
My father is my biggest coach. Every day I learn more about the nuances of farming and how to adapt food production to a changing climate and new pest pressures. He’s also taught me about the microbes in the soil—and how nurturing them fosters healthy, living soil systems. At Kansas State, I hope to deepen my understanding of soil chemistry and how human input shapes soil health.”
Give the Gift that Gives Back
Your charitable gift—whether a direct donation, a gift of stock, or a legacy contribution—ensures that young farmers have the resources they need to carry forward the legacy of organic farming on U.S. soil.
Help protect the future of organic farmland and support succession planning in rural farming families across the U.S. Your support today ensures that organic agriculture remains a vibrant part of our nation’s legacy for generations to come.
For more information, contact CCOF Foundation Development Director Willow Aray at ccoffoundation@ccof.org.
Thank you and happy holidays!
