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CCOF - California Certified Organic Farmers

CCOF is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. We envision a world where organic is the norm.

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From field to fork, we're growing a future where organic is the norm.

Supporting Organic Professionals

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Getting Started

We are your partner as you navigate the complicated world of organic certification.

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Staying Certified

Use our Resource Library, MyCCOF portal, videos, podcasts, and more.

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Advocating for You

We keep you in the loop on policy updates and represent organic producers at the state and national levels.

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Grants

The CCOF Foundation offers financial support for students, farmers transitioning to organic, and producers facing hardship.

Grants

Interested in going organic?

Join our free weekly Organic Office Hours to learn everything about transitioning to organic, staying in compliance & more. All questions & experience levels welcome!

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Why Organic?

Organic creates jobs, sequesters carbon, keeps water clean, and reduces our exposure to toxic pesticides. Learn about the economic, social, and environmental benefits of organic.

The science behind organic What is organic?
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Paicines Ranch Soil by Liz Birnbaum at the Curated Feast

Our organic community

From grocery shoppers to farmers and retailers, organic offers benefits to everyone.

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Directory

Use our interactive listing of over 4,000 California Certified Organic Farmers certified organic producers and handlers.

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Organic News

Stay up-to-date with the top organic news.

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Understanding Organic Labels

Learn how to find the foods and products you can trust.

How to Read Labels

USDA Organic Certification - How it Works

Achieving USDA organic certification shouldn't be intimidating or confusing. In this video, CCOF walks you through the organic certification process, how to apply, what to expect, and how we support you from start to finish. CCOF has helped people like you get organic certified for over 50 years!

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