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CARE FOR COMMUNITY

CARE FOR COMMUNITY

Growing Organic Communities And Taking Care Of Our Neighbors

We are proud to support the following partners in these efforts:

National Young Farmers Coalition

Provides opportunities for young organic farmers to fly to Washington D.C. to advocate for organic agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Organic Growers School

Provides mentorship, networking, support services, and comprehensive training to help organic farmers plan a more sustainable and selfsufficient future for their businesses.

Tilth Alliance

Advocates on behalf of organic agriculture in the Pacific Northwest region and aims to ensure the voice of the Washington State organic community is being heard in D.C. ahead of the creation of the 2023 Farm Bill.

ORGANIC FARMING RESEARCH FOUNDATION (OFRF)

Creates farmer-led resources on crop-livestock integration for farmers, consumers, and policymakers, translating science-based resources into actionable policy recommendations for broader public engagement.

CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FOUNDATION (CCOF)

Carves a path for many young farmers to get into organic agriculture through the Future Organic Farmers grant program, which invests in vocational and higher education students who are looking to advance their organic agriculture studies.

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

CROPP farmer-members participate in this mentorship program, training aspiring dairy farmers in all aspects of running a managed grazing dairy operation.

Marbleseed

Formerly known as Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)

Operates one of the largest events for organic farming in the country and recently expanded its organic specialist program to reach more organic farmers in underserved communities.

Rodale Institute

Studies the nutritional benefits of organic forage and a lowinput, grain-based system to understand the link between soil health and crop nutrient quality and to educate consumers on the nutritional value of organic food.

GRASSROOTS AID PARTNERSHIP (GAP)

Provides healthy food and aid to vulnerable communities in crisis by directing goods and donations to communities in need during and after natural disasters.

The Chef Ann Foundation

The Chef Ann Foundation ensures that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide fresh, healthy, delicious, cook from scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet.

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