California Certified Organic Farmers

Description

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is a non-profit organic certifier and trade association that has become a leader in the organic industry. Founded in 1973, CCOF was the first organization to certify organic farms in North America. Today, CCOF is the largest organic certification and trade association in California with more than 2,100 members, including 80% of the organic acreage in California. CCOF certifies all stages of organic production and sales, organic farmers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers. CCOF is dedicated to organic certification, public outreach and education about organic food and organic agriculture, and advocacy for governmental policies that protect and encourage organic agriculture in California and throughout the U.S. CCOF is a member of the Organic Trade Association (OTA).