Certifi C ation n ews Certification News
Key Regulatory Reminders and Updates - 2024
CCOF Certification Services (CS) provides an array of organic and food safety certification services. The regulations and standards for these services change periodically. These changes are important and CCOF CS ensures clients are provided with key updates.
USDA National Organic Program
(NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule implemented March 19, 2024.
To ensure compliance and understanding of this regulation, additional training resources are available:
The USDA NOP has released a comprehensive online course: NOP-350 Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule Core Course -accessible through the USDA NOP Organic Integrity Learning Center
• For a quick overview, CCOF has created a SOE Video series
These resources are designed to help you navigate and implement the new SOE requirements effectively.
Welcome to the First Edition of Certification News!
A CCOF client-exclusive mailer keeping you informed on organic!
UPDATES TO CCOF Certification Fees
Thank you, CCOF clients, for choosing CCOF as your certifier. We look forward to another year of growing the organic movement with you!
CCOF Annual Certification Fees are increasing to address requirements of the NOP 2024 Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule updates. We strive to keep costs as low as possible, make certification accessible, and remain competitive. Fee changes include:
• 8% average increase across all annual certification fee tiers.
• Removal of the minimum fee requirement for clients outside of the United States.
• Exempt Handler Affidavit (EHA) fee is increasing to $75 per EHA and applies at initial approval and annually, as part of certification renewal.
These fees are effective October 1, 2024, and will be reflected for existing clients on your 2025 Annual Renewal Invoice mailed to you in early November 2024.
CCOF Annual Certification Fees are based on your Organic Production Value (OPV), which is verified at each annual inspection. We offer payment plans and accommodate special billing needs. CCOF takes pride in offering certification at an affordable rate and in the high level of fee transparency and support we provide.
We encourage you to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share reimbursement if you have not already done so. Deadlines vary by state, applications were due in California on Nov 1st but typically open again in June.
Learn more about how fees are calculated and view the CCOF fee schedule on our website. The new fee schedule can also be found in the CCOF Certification Services Program Manual on October 1 and on the back of your 2025 annual fee invoice (mailed in early November). Links to these resources are located in the QR code below.
Click here to access all links
Newspaper Origins Channel CCOF Past
The inaugural CCOF Newsletter made its debut in February 1974, just a few months after CCOF’s establishment. Crafted on typewriters, the newsletter featured headers and illustrations drawn by the staff members themselves.
As CCOF enters its second half-century, we find inspiration in revisiting our origins. The creation of this newspaper pays homage to the early pioneers of the organic movement who laid the groundwork for what we do today. Honoring their legacy, the hand-drawn illustrations have been digitized and brought to life in this modern interpretation of their original vision.
USDA Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Final Rule (88 FR 75394)
The USDA organic regulations (7 CFR part 205) for livestock production, including poultry, were amended effective January 12, 2024. Key updates include:
• New standards for animal health care, indoor and outdoor spaces, and manure management.
• Guidelines for temporary confinement, outdoor access, transportation, and humane euthanasia/slaughter.
All affected operations must comply by January 2, 2025. CCOF CS has updated Organic System Plans . For more info, contact us or follow the links provided.
Importing and Exporting Requirements
USDA NOP Import Certificates: The Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) regulations require importers to be certified to the USDA NOP standards. Importers must declare the shipment as organic, ensure it has a valid NOP Import Certificate, verify it has had no contact with prohibited substances or exposure to ionizing radiation since export, and maintain import documentation.
On June 3, 2024, the USDA NOP notified certifiers that imports by uncertified importers will not be allowed to enter the United States after September 19, 2024. Additionally, imported organic products shipped without a valid NOP Import Certificate (NOP-IC) will be rejected upon shipment filing in ACE (CBP system). The NOP-IC must be issued prior to export, it cannot
WHY DID THE TOMATO BLUSH?
be issued after the product has left the country of export. Custom brokers will no longer be allowed the use of the temporary codes for shipments that do not have a valid NOP-IC. Importers should work with their exporter to ensure that every shipment is sent with a valid NOP-IC to avoid disruptions to your business.
CCOF has created an instructional video at the QR code below that reviews the purpose of the NOP Import Certificate and how exporters can request this document. Please note that this video is tailored to CCOF certified Spanish speaking operations exporting product from Mexico. English speaking operations exporting from Canada or Mexico can access English subtitles through the closed captioning.
NOP Import Certificates Video
Up C oming
e vents
Early 2025: CCOF’s Training Academy will hold a series of certified trainings for PrimusGFS Version 4 to ensure the industry is ready for the upcoming PrimusGFS version change from v3.2 to v4. Be sure to visit our website and events calendar to enroll in trainings to help your operations prepare for the PrimusGFS version update.
Early 2025: CCOF’s Training Academy will also hold several approved GLOBALG.A.P. Version 6 trainings to assist the organic industry in preparing their food safety programs for the new GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 6 standard. Be sure to visit our website and events calendar to enroll in trainings to help your operations prepare for the PrimusGFS version update.
January 22-25: EcoFarm Conference will be held at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, CA.
February 13-15: The 2025 OEFFA Conference, Boldly Grow, will be held at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, OH.
February 20-22: The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference will be held in La Crosse, WI.
European Union (EU): On October 21, 2021, the EU published the EU Regulations 2021/2306 that require the Certificate of Inspection (COI) to be signed and approved by CCOF before the shipment leaves the US or Canada. CCOF advises clients that any consignments that depart the US or Canada before obtaining a completed COI may be denied entry or have the organic status removed by the EU, UK, or Swiss border control authorities. COI requests must be submitted to CCOF at least 2 business days prior to departure to allow for review and processing. COI requests may be submitted before complete shipping information is available, the following fields may be amended after CCOF signs the COI: Border control post, Point of release for free circulation, Product Information, Container number, Seal number, Total gross weight, Means of Transport, and additional supporting documents.
GMA Program for EU exporting
Canada and Mexico: On February 2, 2024, updates were posted clarifying the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development of the United Mexican States for the Recognition of Organic Products Equivalence, which came into effect on February 15, 2023. The memorandum between Canada and Mexico allows for products certified under the Canada Organic Regime or the Mexican organic system to be sold and labelled as organic in both countries. If you are interested in having your products reviewed under this equivalence arrangement, contact export@ccof. org.
Read the Memorandum
Food Safety -PrimusGFS
In 2023, Module 8 -Grains and Pulses went into effect. For questions and expectations, please refer to the documents at the QR codes here.
Interpretation Guidelines
Questions & Expectations
Mexico Organic Compliance
The Mexican government periodically issues “Guides”. For an overview of guides released in 2024 visit the website at the QR code here.
Mexico Compliance Guides
Standardized Organic Certificates
As part of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule, USDA National Organic Program (NOP) organic certificates were standardized across all certifiers, starting March 19, 2024. CCOF-certified operations received their new standardized NOP organic certificate the week of March 18, 2024.
This change did not impact CCOF Client Profile Addendums or any additional certification or verification program certificates.
All certifiers were required to create new standardized NOP organic certificates in the NOP’s Organic Integrity Database. These certificates became publicly available on each Operation Profile page in the Organic Integrity Database (OID). CCOF operations are still able to view and download their organic certificates in MyCCOF.
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Cost Share reimbursement
We encourage you to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share reimbursement if you have not already done so. Applications were due in California on Nov 1st but typically open again in June.
USDA Food Safety Certification Cost-Share
The USDA created the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program in 2019 to offset the cost of food safety certification for small and medium-sized farms.
CCOF also updated their internal procedures to supply all certified operations with a new NOP organic certificate at the beginning of each year. Operations would also receive a new NOP organic certificate if there was a change to their operation that warranted a certificate change, such as adding a new scope to their certification.
Client Profile Addendums and additional certification or verification certificates continued to be updated upon completion of inspection review, or any time operations made a change to their parcels, products, brands, facilities, and/or livestock. Organic Client Profile Addendums and additional non-NOP certificates could be obtained in the same way they were previously accessed.
For those who worked with or purchased organic products from operations certified to USDA NOP standards, certificates became accessible in the Organic Integrity Database after March 20, 2024. This changed supplier verification processes.
CCOF CS Financial Assistance Program
CCOF offers financial assistance to food producers who are facing emergency hardship, underserved U.S. producers, limited resource operations in Mexico, schools, nonprofits, previously incarcerated individuals, 100% female or nonbinary owned operations, and veterans.
Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy producers who incur milk losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1infection, in their dairy herds.
CCOF Foundation’s Hardship Assistance Fund
Currently Open: Drought Relief - $5,000 - $20,000 Grants for Organic Farmers and Ranchers in California.
CCOF Foundation’s Organic Transition Fund
$10,000 grants to farmers transitioning their land to organic production.
Apply for any of these programs here
It was no longer necessary to request NOP certificates directly from suppliers; they could be accessed directly on the OID. In addition to including the certificate, OID also included an addendum listing specific products, parcels, or animals (this was not included for CCOF-certified suppliers). Depending on what was being purchased, the OID addendum might not have been sufficient to demonstrate supplier compliance. For example, OID did not list brands or international compliance. If the OID addendum was not sufficient, it was necessary to request the certifier’s addendum.
Access the OID here
Inspection Reminder
Per the NOPs new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) regulations, operations must be inspected at least once per calendar year. “The certifying agent must arrange and conduct an on-site inspection, pursuant to § 205.403, of the certified operation at least once per calendar year.”
What Does this Mean for My Operation?
• Your operation must undergo an annual inspection at your listed address at least once per calendar year.
• The need for an annual inspection has always been a part of the NOP but this change may affect the scheduling of your annual inspection.
• Please respond promptly when contacted by the inspector to schedule your inspection. Failure to respond to an inspector about scheduling can result in a $50 penalty.
• Failing to schedule and undergo an inspection by the due date can result in a notice of noncompliance. This can ultimately result in suspension of certified organic status.
• Additional inspections, announced or unannounced, may take place at the discretion of CCOF.
• Parcels transferred from another certified operation will require inspection if they have not already undergone inspection within the current calendar year.
• Cancelling an inspection five or less business days before the confirmed scheduled date, or failure to appear for a scheduled inspection, will result in all charges for time and travel expenses incurred by the inspector after initial contact, plus a $100 penalty.
WHY DID THE CARROT GET AN ORGANIC CERTIFICATION?
Certification Programs
CCOF offers many certifications and add-on programs for your operation. Learn more and apply for any of these program here:
CCOF Organic Certification Programs
Organic Certification
Organic certification for farmers, processors and handlers, and livestock operations.
Food Safety Services - GLOBALG.A.P. and PrimusGFS v3.2
Want to produce safe, organic produce while still protecting the environment? Are your buyers requiring a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked food safety certification, or requesting third party audit reports prior to approving a sale? Do you need to bring your operation into compliance with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? CCOF is accredited to offer GLOBALG.A.P. IFA, PHA, and HPSS standards, and PrimusGFS v3.2.
CCOF Certified Transitional Program
Farming new ground? Don’t wait until the end of the three-year transition time—start your transition to organic today to ensure success and compliance with organic standards.
Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program
CCOF is proud to offer certification to the first national standard for organic grassfed. The OPT’s Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program™ sets the standard for grass-fed, organic dairy and meat production.
International Programs
Exporting? Located in Canada or Mexico? We have several programs to meet your needs.
Regenerative Organic Certified®
CCOF is proud to offer the Regenerative Organic Certified® program in partnership with the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA). Build on organic regulations with three Regenerative Organic Certified® pillars: Soil Health, Animal Welfare, and Farmer and Worker Fairness.
OCal Cannabis Certification
CCOF supports California licensed commercial cannabis operations with a comparable-to-organic program.
New Certification Compliance Resources
Requesting Import Certificates for Mexico Operations: Watch our video
Watch the video here
Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) - Watch our video series
Watch the series here
BECAUSE IT WAS THE ROOT OF ALL GOODNESS!
a sk an o rgani C e xpert with
Tech Specialist Brian Coltrin
What’s the deal with organic seed?
I find myself asking this question in a Seinfeld voice as I ponder seed and the organic requirements. When the original organic regulations were being codified into law in the year 2002, the originators didn’t stipulate that organic growers must use 100 percent organic seed without exception. There was simply not a robust organic seed industry at that time nor enough organic seed to supply the growers.
Fast forward twenty-plus years and we still find ourselves asking the same questions. What are the specifics for organic seed? Ultimately, organic regulations dictate that growers must use organic seed. However, the regulations allow for leniency: if you, the grower, cannot find organic seed (after searching various suppliers), then you can use conventional, untreated, and non-GMO seed. Record your search for organic seed from various suppliers, to show due diligence to your organic inspector each year. Additionally, growers need to search for equivalent varieties and, finally, cost cannot be a limiting factor in your choice to not buy organic seed. CCOF inspectors will ask to see evidence of your search for organic seed before buying conventional, untreated seed.
Still, this can mean a lot of running around! When I worked as an organic inspector, I found this was often a confusing area for growers--where does “due diligence” end and “non-compliant” practice begin? Stick to these simple points:
1. You must use organic seed.
2. A good search for organic seed means inquiring with more than three seed suppliers.
3. If you cannot find organic seed in the variety (or equivalent variety) you seek, then you can use conventional, untreated and non- GMO seed.
4. Keep a record of your search for organic seed to show to your inspector each year at inspection.
5. Aim to increase the amount of organic seed you use each year.
Now go get that seed planted out and start watering!
How to submit feedback and complaints
CCOF wants to help you address marketplace problems and complaints. Under the USDA National Organic Program, all products marketed as organic must be certified. If you witness organic products being mislabeled or fraudulently identified, you are highly encouraged to report the problem. Reporting is the best way to stop fraudulent practices.
Submit complaints here
AS A FARMER, I HEAR LOTS OF JOKES ABOUT SHEEP.
Client anniversaries
Big thanks to all the clients who have chosen CCOF as a longtime partner in their organic certification journeys:
Congratulations on 50 years with CCOF:
Cherry Hill Orchard
Congratulations on 40 years with CCOF:
Joe Soghomonian, Inc.
Capay Organic
Congratulations on 30 years with CCOF:
Four Gates Vineyard
Beck Grove dba La Vigne Organics
Sweetwater Nursery
Inglenook
Malibu Organic Farms
Jerry Slough Farming Co.
Lundberg Family Farms (H)
Terranova Ranch, Inc.
Redwood Valley Juice Company
Nakashima Farms
Turley Wine Cellars
Congratulations on 20 years with CCOF:
Page’s Organics
Edrington Ranch
Hilltop Ranch
Western Botanical Medicine
Billings Ranches, Inc.
O.P.C. Farms/Banta Produce
Banner Mountain Sprouts
International Desserts & Delicacies, Inc.
Fair Oaks Ranch
M Three Ranches, LLC
Victorine Livestock
Cardinale Ranch
Pantaleoni Ag Enterprises, Inc.
Datepac
David C. Mostin
Armanino Foods Of Distinction, Inc.
USDA- ARS Organic Research Program
Fruvemex Mexicali S.A. de C.V.
Monte Fredo Farm
Green Planet Organics LLC
Alta Organic Coffee Warehouse & Roast-
ing Co. DBA Alta Organic Coffee & Tea Co.
Tomatero Organic Farm
Mr. Espresso
LMR Destinations, LLC
Regli Jerseys
Garry Packing, Inc.
Comercializadora G.A.B., S.A. de C.V.
Joe L. Del Bosque, Jr. dba Empresas Del Bosque, Inc.
Plaisance Ranch
LMR Wine Estates, LLC
Mizkan America, Inc.
GrubMarket Inc. dba Organic
Harvest Network
Ready Roast Nut Co.
Vecino Vineyards
Tyndal Family Trust
California Cereal Products, Inc.
Livingston Farmers Association
Churn Creek Meadow Organic Farm
Oceano Farming, Inc.
Topolos Vineyards LLC
Hawk and Horse Vineyards
Danish Dairy, LLC
Johnson Farms
Defanti Ranch
Imperial Valley Milling, Inc.
Molinari Vineyards
Earlene Weber
Tri-City Farms
Topco Associates, LLC
Java Bob’s Coffee Roasting
Fresh Green Organic Garden
Yosemite Valley Beef Packing Co., Inc.
Rodriguez Farms, Inc.
Koda Farms
EO Products LLC
Eisele Vineyard Estate
Scott Raven Farming Co.
123 Farm
Sky Farm Organics
Chase Vineyards
LM Walsh Organic Farm, LLC
Congratulations on 10 years with CCOF:
Holland Hulling Company
Florentino Aceves Ranch
Everkrisp Vegetables, Inc.
The Produce Exchange
Ag Element
Agricolas Zarzas Zaac S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V.
Agropecuaria Blue Valley, S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V.
Rock Front Ranch Products, LLC DBA Just Jujubes
Northside Food Company, LLC
Baba Foods
Cosmos Food Co., Inc.
Frontera Produce Ltd.
Chiaroscuro Vineyards
Bernier Farms
Agrotec Santa Isabel S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V.
Anderson Vineyards dba Roederer Estate
Viveros Biota, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Rancho Laguna Farms
Amafruits LLC
DiMare Fresh DFW
DiMare Fresh Riverview, FL
dba DiMare Fresh, Inc.
Sonoma Mountain Institute
Rebbl Inc. DBA Chameleon Cold Brew
Vertical Foods
JV Agro S de RL de CV
Jadallah Ranch
Clover Creek Family Farm
Daily Rise Roasting Company dba Daily Rise Coffee
Citrus Plus, Inc.
California Heritage Mills, Inc.
207 Redwood LLC dba Purisima Ridge
Stratas Foods, LLC
Aceves Ranch
Ciuti International
Daniel & Lynda Stephens
Blencor LLC
Swanepoel Organic Farms
5 S Organic Farm, LLC
Dixon Seed, Inc.
Drew Heaton Farming
Cornell Farms, LLC dba Cornell Vineyards
Whole Foods Market - North
Atlantic Distribution Center
Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA Inc. dba Finlays - Extracts
Cal Grow Seeds, LLC
Agrifrost, LLC
Exportadora Agricola Sacramento, S.A. de C.V.
Fresh Starts Organic Farm
Fillmore Organics
Reliant Land Management, LLC
Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC [El Centro, CA]
Green Gold Organic Farms, LLC
Goldbud Farms
Destiny Farms
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. dba Del Monte Fresh, N.A.
Rancho Hugos S.P.R de R.L.
Jacy Corporation dba Jacy Farm
Mt. Whitney Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Sweetwater Farm
Joy Cone Co.
ReadyWise, Inc.
Fresh Leaf Farms
Joseph A. Graziano dba
Hidden Mountain Ranch
Santa Cruz Seed, LLC
Coffee Critic Inc. dba Black
Oak Coffee Roasters
D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of CA
All Ingredients Plus, Inc.
Best Express Foods
Mike Sudduth Farms, Inc.
John and Cynthia Schoustra
Kawahara Nurseries, Inc.
El Zenzontle Farms LLC
Eureka Specialties, Inc.
Cactus Lane Farming
Ancient Agro
Garnea, LLC dba Wella Organics
Texas Star Nut and Food Co.
Inc., dba Nature’s Eats Inc.
Moon Juice Ventures, LLC
Black Canyon Layers
Kenny and Linda Jelacich
World Food Products, Inc.
Northwest Fruit, Inc.
DEW - Drink Eat Well, LLC dba
Hilary’s Eat Well, LLC
Lafranchi Ranch
Sran Family Orchards, Inc.
Landerosa Farms, LLC
Christiansen Ranch
Nutrition Bar Confectioners, LLC
Bayas Del Centro S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V.
Ambling Ambystoma Farm
Ambrosio Organic Farm
Whole Foods Market - Southwest Distribution Center
ASA Organics dba Braga
Fresh Family Farms
Lemus Farms
Terra Bella Greenhouses, Inc.
Bloomfield Food Inc. dba Baehwawon
Consumer Packaged Goods
Core Packaging, LLC
Mazzetta Dairy
Fresh Valley Organic, Inc.
Midland School Farm
Maryland Packaging Ltd. dba
Maryland Packaging
California Fruit Exchange
Five Star Gourmet Foods, Inc.
dba FiveStar Gourmet Foods
Tasteful Selections dba RPE, Inc.
Roastology
Rancho Veva
Duncan Family Farms, LLC
Tampa’s Team, LLC dba Buddy Brew Coffee
Labarge Vineyard, LLC
Nick Macris Farms
Hortifresh S.A. de C.V. dba Hor-
tifresh S.A. de C.V.
Teasdale Foods Inc. dba Jardine Foods Inc.
Negocio Agrícola San Enrique SA de CV (NASE Meliton)
Halsey Bottling, LLC
Forager Project
Gallica Wines LLC dba Vallejo Street Vineyards (VSV)
M & J LP
Nu Life Market, LLC
Producers Meat and Provisions, Inc. dba Tarantino, California Garlic Company, Garlic King
EuroFoods dba Citterio USA Corp
Two Wolves Wine, LLC
California Olive Oil Co-Packer, Inc.
Brack Farms
Sei Querce Vineyards dba Sei Querce Vineyards and Six Oaks Farm
Point Loma Farms, Inc.
Susie Hunt
Freedom Sausage, Inc.
The Organic Pantry Co.
JAS Family Farms Organics
Meyers Farms Family Trust
Ventura Organic
Chef V, LLC
Hummingbird Ranch
Adragna Ranch
Milleans Orchards
DeLanda, LLC dba Solminer Wine Co.
Jessica L. Lundberg, Alysicia C. Lundberg & The Joe Lundberg Irrevocable Trust dba Water Grass Flats
Southland Sod Farms Operations, Inc.
I’D TELL THEM TO MY DOG, BUT HE’D HERD THEM ALL.
Client appre C iation
CCOF appreciates the positive feedback from our clients!
“I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the continuous support and guidance provided by CCOF throughout our certification journey. Your assistance has been invaluable in helping us achieve this milestone.” - Green Jeeva
“Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Please relay our appreciation to the team. CCOF has been great to work with, and this is a very happy Friday indeed!” - Quadra Chemicals
“THANK YOU!!!!! I really appreciate all the help along the way!!” - Pro*Act
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t hank yo U for reading this first edition of the n ew CC of n ewspaper!
Do you have thoughts, feedback, suggestions, or comments on this publication?
We’d love to hear from you!
Email our Senior Editor: Gaea Denker at gdenker@ ccof.org
Up C oming offi C e C los U res
As you celebrate this time of year, our staff will be doing the same. Please note that the CCOF office will be closed for the holidays from November 28 - 29 & December 23 - January 2.
We’ll be sure to get back to your messages and requests right away when we return. Thank you for your support of organic in 2024!
Happy holidays!
Senior Editor Gaea Denker
Production Manager Jenefer Rojas
Art Direction/Design Christina Adams
Content CCOF Certification Team
CCOF Certifcation Services, LLC Management Committee
Kelly Damewood, Chair, CCOF, Inc.
Gina Colfer, Wilbur-Ellis
Charles Fowler, Fowler Ranch
Janning Kennedy (retired)
Tom Willey, T&D Willey Farms
CCOF Foundation Trustees
Kelly Damewood, Chair, CCOF, Inc.
Phil LaRocca, Vice Chair, LaRocca Vineyards
Genevieve Albers, Traditional Medicinals
John McKeon, Taylor Farms
Jess Newman, McCain Foods
Ted Vivatson, Eel River Brewing
CCOF, Inc. Board of Directors
Phil LaRocca, Chair, LaRocca Vineyards
Malcolm Ricci, Vice Chair, Bolthouse Farms
Thaddeus Barsotti, Treasurer, Capay
Organic and Farm Fresh to You
Ted Vivatson, Secretary, Eel River Brewing
Genevieve Albers, Traditional Medicinals
Steven Cardoza, Cardoza and Cardoza Farms
JoAnn Cherry, MAHA Estate
Wine/Villa Creek Cellars
Chad Crivelli, Live Oak Dairy
Andrea Davis-Cetina, Quarter Acre Farm
Rich Ferreira, Side Hill Citrus
Esteban Macias Padilla, Groupo U
Liz Niles, Wise Ranch
Nickie Salyer, Lundberg Family Farms
Robin Taylor, Sun Grown Organics
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• Funding opportunities
• Educational resources
• Answers to your questions about organic
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