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n our highly starting opposite on page 5. The • from 1,147 to 2,168 certified Icharged political upcoming event calendar is on page 39 operations (89%) environment, perhaps and includes the popular Heartland and • from 147,995 to 630,928 certified nothing divides our Hoes Down Harvest Festivals. acres (326%) nation more than war. • from 13 to 37 full-time office Some see the need for Sadly, this will be my last column for employees (185%) it; some take action the Certified Organicmagazine as I am • from a $1.9 million to a $5.2 mil- against it. In our leaving CCOF on August 31st to em- lion budget (174%) feature article, we learn how a number bark on my next adventure as Executive • from a 3,500 to a 10,000 sq. ft. of veterans, no matter what their stance Director/CEO of the Organic Materials office to house our growing staff on war, have found a new mission and Review Institute (OMRI) in Eugene, (186%) way to reintegrate into their rural com- Oregon, starting September 16th. I’m munities – where unemployment rates looking forward to continuing to serve CCOF must embrace change in order are often high – in organic farming. the organic sector in my new position. to remain a leader in the organic sector. I encourage newer and younger CCOF In April, CCOF was pleased to partici- I’ve created a lot of memories and members to get involved. CCOF needs pate, along with our members, in the friendships during my 6½ years at you on committees and the Board of first National Organic Standards Board CCOF. A tremendous amount has Directors to help bring new perspec- meeting in California in almost 10 years changed. I started thinking about the tives to the organization. and to host a welcome reception for all comparisons between 2004 and 2010 involved. Learn more about this event here at CCOF. For example, during that Farewell! and our other education and promo- time CCOF grew: tion activities over the last few months

CCOF Executive Director/CEO

Dear CCOF family and friends,

It is with great sadness that I report to you that Peggy Miars, Executive Director/CEO of CCOF, Inc., has given her resignation, effective August 31, 2010. Peggy has accepted a position with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) as their new Executive Director/CEO. Peggy has demonstrated excellent leadership during her tenure at CCOF, and for that we are extremely grateful. Under her leadership, we emerged from a financial crisis and are now in a healthy position, tackled several structural issues within the organization, built membership, increased advocacy and funding, and provided improved member support.

With her departure, the Board of Directors has initiated the process of recruiting a new Executive Director. The board met to determine the best approach, and we will finalize our plans in August. However, there is extensive knowledge and contacts within our membership and supporters, and we would appreciate your help. If you know of anyone who may be a good candidate, or if you have any additional comments, please forward this information to me ([email protected]) or call me directly at (831) 970-4414.

Sincerely,

Will Daniels Chairman of the Board, CCOF, Inc.

4 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Education & Promotion

CCOF Interns Share Their CCOF interns also tabled at three California Ag Day Organic Knowledge During New Leaf Community Market loca- CCOF represented organic agriculture tions to encourage shoppers to vote Earth Day by participating in the annual California for CCOF as a recipient of the New Ag Day held on the steps of the Capitol On April 17, Leaf Envirotoken at this year’s building in Sacramento. The event Program. Interns provided CCOF with an excellent op- Santa Cruz handed out CCOF Earth Day portunity to network with state officials bumper stickers and their staff. Animals, flowers, and Celebration, and information CCOF interns food all contributed to a fun-filled day. about organics. The CCOF’s Certified Organic magazine and staffed a Envirotoken Program booth and “Eat Organic” and “Support Organic rewards shoppers who bring their own Farmers” bumper stickers proved a presented bags by letting them donate 10 cents information about organics. The booth big hit with the school children and to a nonprofit of their choice. CCOF is families who also featured kids’ activities and interns grateful for our inclusion on the ballot. Lance and Sarah’s face painting was a stopped by the big hit. CCOF table. CCOF is very thankful to all of our The event’s supporting members who make our organizing CCOF Staff Teach Organic education and outreach efforts possible. committee, Certification Class at ALBA For more information about becoming which included a CCOF supporting member, visit www. On April 15, CCOF Grower CCOF Policy/ ccof.org/support.php or call Jane Wade Program Certification Specialists Rebecca Silver at (831) 423-2263, ext. 43. and Allie Quady presented the steps Director, to becoming certified organic to a Claudia Reid, class of 30 farmers at the Agriculture NOSB Meeting and CCOF made the and Land-Based Training Association Reception decision to include a farmers’ market as part of (ALBA). Rebecca and Allie, aided by a For the first time in ten years the the event for the first time this year. group of transla- National Organic Standards Board The new market, with CCOF certified tors, used skits (NOSB) held its biannual meeting in member Spring Hill Cheese Company, and role-playing California at the Heidrick Ag History was well-received. activities to teach Center in Woodland. The meeting, the bilingual which took place April 26-29, pre- students about sented a rare opportunity for California Natural Products Expo West the logistics in- organic producers to experience the CCOF hosted a booth at the 30th volved in organic organic democratic regulatory process Natural Products Expo West in certification. The first hand. Anaheim, CA. With over 56,000 students are a individuals in attendance, the show was part of ALBA’s Programa Educativo Para To welcome the NOSB to California, budding with new businesses looking Agricultores (PEPA). Upon completion CCOF hosted a reception for all CCOF to source organic foods. Over 600 of the program, these aspiring farmers and NOSB members, and NOSB meet- copies of CCOF’s Organic Directory can go on to lease ALBA farmland, thus ing attendees. Organic hors d’oeuvres and Resource Guide were distributed continuing their education in organic and beverages, as well as live music to restaurant and retail buyers as well and sustainable farming practices. and good conversation, were enjoyed as a large number of processors sourc- by everyone. ing organic ingredients. Situated in the CCOF Thanks Local Businesses Attendees center of the organic section of the for their Support were wel- convention, the CCOF booth stayed comed by busy giving lots of information to CCOF was the featured nonprofit for California those interested in becoming certified the month of May at the Whole Foods Secretary of organic. in Santa Cruz. Customers were given Agriculture the opportunity to make a donation to AG Kawamura, Senator Lois Wolk, CCOF staff members also attended CCOF through tokens they were given Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, numerous seminars focused on the when they brought in their own grocery and CCOF Executive Director/CEO organic marketplace. CCOF Handler bags. Peggy Miars. Certification and Export Specialist,

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Faye Litzinger, attended sessions on North Coast Farm Tours employees plant native hedgerows export requirements and international In May, the CCOF Grower Certification along the property, which serve as organic standards and CCOF Marketing Department joined CCOF’s North habitats to beneficial animals and Specialist Bridgett McGrath represented Coast Regional Service Representative help promote biodiversity. “It was a CCOF members at the Food Trade and Elizabeth Whitlow on a tour of certified great opportunity to see some of the Sustainability Leadership Association’s operations. The tour provided CCOF challenges our clients face as organic discussion on sustainability practices in growers,” says Grower Certification organics. Additionally, CCOF Executive Specialist Katie Peck. “We are seeing Director/CEO Peggy Miars attended more and more members increasing informative sessions on food safety and their efforts to improve and protect emerging organic personal care prod- natural resources.” ucts and connected with members of the Truth in Labeling Coalition, which is CCOF Leads Farm Tours for working on a GMO labeling campaign. Water Regulatory Agency Tina Cosentino, CCOF’s Program 2nd Annual Summer Beer and Specialist, arranged a tour of two CCOF office staff with the opportunity to Wine Tasting a Huge Success certified operations, Dixon Ridge Farm view first-hand the organic practices CCOF hosted the Second Annual and Full Belly Farm, for water regulators documented in our members’ Organic Summer Organic Beer and Wine Tasting from the State Water Resources Control System Plans. Event at the Pruneyard Shopping Board, the Department of Pesticide Center in Cambell, CA on June 11. Regulation, and the Central Valley During the two day field trip, staff Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of Regional Water Quality Control Board. members visited Stone Edge Vineyards CCOF-certified The farmers introduced the regulators and Moon Mountain Organics located organic bever- to organic farming practices that protect in Sonoma as well as Dierke Enterprises ages and had water quality while complying with the in Sebastopol. At Stone Edge the team the opportu- NOP standards for natural resources/ toured an edible garden, learned about nity to bid on biodiversity improvement. This is owl boxes and gained insight into wine a number of the first of many opportunities CCOF and olive oil production. Phil Coturri items in the hopes to provide to better inform policy of Moon Mountain Vineyard works with silent auction as well as enter a raffle makers and agricultural leaders about a number of CCOF certified members for a brewery tour of CCOF-certified the role organic farming has in protect- on their organic vineyards and shared brewery Uncommon Brewers. CCOF ing resources and improving the food his knowledge of organic practices, would like to thank all of the members system. For more information about giving a tour of Moon Mountains’ cave who donated raffle and silent auction CCOF programs and farm tours, contact storage facility. At Dierke Enterprises, items, and the volunteers who helped Tina Cosentino at [email protected]. CCOF staff members watched farm make this a great success. October 29, 2010 - Ferry Building, San Francisco CCOF’s 5th Annual Organic Beer & Wine Tasting! Join CCOF for the 5th Annual Organic Beer & Wine Tasting at the Ferry Building in San Francisco and sample a wide variety of fine beverages – all by producers certified organic by CCOF – and talk directly to the vintners and brewers. In addition to the wide selection of beverages to sample, attendees will have the chance to bid in a Silent Auction on items donated by the vendors. Including bottles of the vintners’ best wines, gift boxes of beer, and brewery and winery tours.

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AB 856 Follow Up Light Brown Apple Moth and European Grape ollowing the results of an investigation by CDFA, in Vine Moth Update F2008 when it was determined that some liquid fertilizers n response to the continuing problems that the Light Brown approved for use in organic production contained higher IApple Moth (LBAM) and the European Grape Vine Moth levels of nitrogen than allowed or indicated in the labels, (EGVM) cause our members, CCOF staff is working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) producers and regulators to stay abreast of the latest strate- sponsored AB 856 (Caballero, D-Salinas). This law provides gies for controlling invasive insect pests in an organic system. additional levels of authority for CDFA to inspect and enforce labeling and ingredient provisions of the California The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Law and provides specific language about how Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the LBAM moved the input materials approved for organic use may be regulated Department away from an eradication approach to a control and monitored. The California Secretary for Food and approach, yet growers, particularly in the Central Coast Agriculture appointed CCOF to serve on a subcommittee of region of California, continue to experience damage the California Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (CFIAB) from the LBAM. Many grower groups are meeting that is charged with advising the secretary and CDFA with regulators and others to determine a way staff on how to implement the law’s new provisions. to control this moth, and CCOF encourages We will continue to prioritize our ability to help our you to refer to www.ccof.org/lbam.php for members remain compliant with the National Organic more information about this pest and its Program (NOP) while working with state regulators on control, which includes our Organic IPM state-specific problems and solutions. Management Plan for LBAM fact sheet.

NOSB Meeting Recommendations CCOF members in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties now face a quaran- he National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) held its tine for the EGVM. CCOF is working with spring meeting at the Heidrick Ag History Museum in T two researchers from UC Davis who have done Woodland, California on April 26-29. This was the first time significant research on the efficacy of two organically in almost 10 years that the NOSB met outside of Washington approved products for this pest, bacillus thurengensis and DC, and CCOF was proud to host a rousing reception on the Spinosad. For more information on these and other invasive first evening of the three-day meeting. pest issues, visit www.ccof.org/pesticides.php#InvasivePests. CCOF worked hard to solicit input on the various recom- mendations from our members and was impressed by the CCOF Works Toward US and EU Equivalency attendance at the meeting. During the second day of the COF’s Chief Certification Officer, Jake Lewin, meeting, public comments included concerns about the Cwas appointed as the co-chair of the Organic use of methionine in poultry production, the 100% labeling Trade Association’s Task Force to advise the U.S. Trade issue, and views on the Representative on negotiating full organic equivalency many materials that will between the United States and the European Union (EU). automatically be removed Full equivalency between the U.S. and the EU will mean from the list in 2012 that organic products certified to the National Organic unless action is taken. Program will not have to become re-certified to the stan- We will continue to keep dards of the European Commission or vice versa. This you apprised of the NOP equivalency has the potential to greatly simplify organic and NOSB activities and trade between the U.S. and the EU and improve the abil- encourage you to stay con- ity of CCOF members to access EU markets. The U.S. and nected with your federal Canada reached an equivalency agreement, the first of its regulators to make your kind, in July of 2009. CCOF was active in the development voice heard. Final recom- of the US/Canadian equivalency and looks forward to the Urvashi Rangan from the mendations from the April continued improvement of international trade programs Consumers Union testifies NOSB meeting can be for organic. For more information on CCOF International before NOSB found on the NOP website. Programs, visit www.ccof.org/international.php.

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Food Safety Update he Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended its of research – that creating totally sterile farming and food Tdeadline for soliciting comments from interested parties production systems leads to improved food safety – has on proposed regulations to further regulate the nation’s food been called into question. Further research is necessary safety. CCOF staff will be working with our food safety task on this subject, and other research areas must be also be force and others to craft our responses to these proposed emphasized and pursued. regulations. As a reminder, our food safety “platform” states: • Lastly, organic production has 7 characteristics that make • Food safety is a shared responsibility. Organic food pro- it unique and therefore, a good model for Congress to ducers and handlers of all scales and in all regions must use when creating individual on-farm plans: be concerned about providing safe food. The steps taken to assure safety must be customized for each situation, ŠŠ Organic System Plan (OSP) – Where all aspects of the but must incorporate principles discussed below. farm are explained. Good tool to elaborate food safety protocols. • We support food safety legislation as long as it doesn’t duplicate what organic farmers and processers already ŠŠ Traceability – Certified organic producers and proces- do under the National Organic Program (NOP) rule, and sers can trace their products from point of sale back to as long as it doesn’t conflict with the NOP. This would the field of origin, and are required to keep extensive include any provision that requires removing wildlife records on this aspect. Many of the traceability re- habitat, buffers, hedgerows etc., in order to discourage quirements in new legislation would not be necessary the presence of wildlife or other organisms. in an organic system, and would be so costly that they would put many small farmers out of business. • Fees that farmers must pay should be kept at a minimum. Any fee assessed for implementing new food safety ŠŠ Sanitation – Organic production permits anti-microbial programs is a sliding scale fee, as opposed to a flat fee. steps to be used to lower pathogen contamination The largest segment of farming in America is the small (pasteurization, equipment sanitation, steam steriliza- to mid-size farm, and fees can add up very quickly. tion are examples). Certified organic farmers and processors pay their certi- fier for the service, and in some cases, pay their state ŠŠ Manure and compost – No raw manure is used in agriculture programs for organic registration. These fees organic systems, without an extended 90-day or 120- are on top of the fees all farmers pay for various govern- day waiting period between application and harvest. ment services and enforcement actions. It isn’t fair that a Property made compost increases microbial diversity fee to pay for additional inspections, etc., should be the in the soil, which leads to the soil’s ability to “fight off” same for a farmer who is working 2 acres of land as the the bad microbes. business that is working 25,000 acres of land. ŠŠ Microbial balance –Beneficial microbes keep soil in • Enforce existing laws first. The FDA and USDA and their balance, providing good nutrition to crops and keeping state counterparts have adequate rules already in place to pathogens and microbes in check. address food safety. Keeping up with existing inspection protocols and enforcing violations that already exist will ŠŠ Biodiversity – Creating a more diverse eco-system by go a long way to ensure that our future food supply is adding hedgerows, vegetative buffers, and diversified safe. cropping systems will improve microbial balance, water filtration, and produce more nutritional food. • Base any new regulations on scientifically based research and target new research to the core issues. While it is ŠŠ Livestock – Organic regulations do not allow con- important to look at the entire food production when fined feeding operations, considered to be one of the determining how to regulate food safety, research primary sources of E. coli 0157. Nor do they allow emphasis should be placed on areas where there is the routine use of antibiotics that can lead to E. coli strains most potential for contamination. For example, one area that are antibiotic resistant.

12 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Continued on page 14 Veterans Find New Mission in Organic Farming By Janet McGarry

he United States has a long tradition of soldiers becom- Ting farmers after returning from war. Starting in colonial times and continuing through the Spanish-American War, the government rewarded returning veterans with public lands to start farms. After WWI, the government supported farming communities in six states where wounded veterans could receive agricultural training. This transition from soldier to farmer continues today. Young soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as older veterans who served during peacetime or the Vietnam War, are joining the ranks of organic farmers who are transforming America’s agricultural system and they are transferring the skills and ingenuity they developed in the military to create innovative solutions and systems on their farms.

Veterans returning from active service, like many people looking for work during the economic recession, are struggling to find jobs. Unemployment for male Iraq and Veterans Farm, Florida Afghanistan war veterans rose to 15% in April 2010, signifi- cantly higher than the national unemployment rate of 9.7%. and two farmers are retiring for every one entering the field, Because more young adults enlisting in military service are the need for younger people to replace retiring farmers is from rural areas than from urban areas, communities in the greater than ever. country have been deeply impacted by war. A 2006 Carsey Institute report found that although rural areas account for Michael O’Gorman, Executive Director of the Farmer Veteran only 19% of the American population, they have suffered Coalition, was inspired to create the organization after read- 27% of the casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. Young ing the 2006 Carsey Report, which discussed the number of veterans leaving the service and returning to rural areas veterans coming from rural communities. Having worked in need employment; however, those returning home to these organic farming for 40 years, O’Gorman was well aware of communities experience a relatively smaller pool of employ- the need to pass on the knowledge and experience of retiring ment opportunities compared to those found in dense urban farmers to the younger generations. Training young vets to centers. Organic farming can provide them with jobs and, replace retiring farmers seemed like a win-win solution. The since the average age of farmers in the United States is 57 Farmer Veteran Coalition’s mission is to find “employment,

Farmer Veteran Coalition Hosts Memorial Day Farm Tour Event The Farmer Veteran Coalition sponsored a Veteran Organic War I Marine Vet Jim Dunlop, his wife Rebecca Thistlewait, and Farming Educational Retreat over Memorial Day weekend their assistant Nick Hanhart who served in the Marines in Iraq; for sixteen veterans and spouses and Swanton Berry Farm founded or partners interested in organic by Vietnam-era Army veteran Jim farming. The group visited three CCOF Cochran. They also had the oppor- certified organic farms in and tunity to visit Jacobs Farm, located around Santa Cruz: the Center for in Pescadero, CA. In addition to the Agroecology and Sustainable Food farm tours, the veterans enjoyed Systems (CASFS) at the University lunch at the CCOF office where they of California, Santa Cruz which runs a learned about the organic certifica- six month apprenticeship for begin- tion process and discussed the ning farmers; TLC Ranch run by Gulf Farmer Veteran Coalition tour challenges beginning farmers face.

14 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 training, and places to heal on America’s farms for return- blood pressure medicine for his PTSD and walk without a ing veterans.” The organization sponsors veteran farming cane. After his positive experience farming in central Florida, career events and educational retreats; provides resources he decided to create a second farm outside of Jacksonville and support to veterans; and plans to create a fellowship to help other veterans. Although Jacksonville has the third program that will provide both financial support and mentor- largest population of veterans in the country, the nearest VA ing to new farmers. CCOF certified members TLC Ranch, hospital is located two Swanton Berry Farm, Shooting Star CSA, and the Center for hours away, so there is a The search for employment Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) have great demand for local is particularly difficult for organizations that provide veterans who suffered physi- support to veterans. cal and psychological injuries Adam is committed to during their service. A 2008 helping other disabled Rand Corporation report veterans benefit from found that 20% of military horticulture therapy. service members who served Veterans Farm grows its in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer signature “red, white and from post traumatic stress blueberries” in 30 gallon disorder (PTSD) or major pots on elevated beds so depression. Approximately that handicapped workers 19% experienced a possible can easily reach them traumatic brain injury while without bending. Adam serving. Research has shown plans to purchase golf carts that horticultural therapy designed for handicapped helps patients recovering from players because disabled brain injuries and PTSD. farmers find them easier to Lily, Matt and dog Dingo at Shooting Star CSA maneuver in the field than wheelchairs. Adam’s decision to grow blueberries as a crop all worked with the coalition on a number of projects that is likewise motivated by his desire to help soldiers who are encourage veterans to learn about organic farming practices recovering from brain injuries; in addition to being a source and discover hands-on farming opportunities. O’Gorman of antioxidants, blueberries help improve balance, eye says that it has been “pretty incredible” to see how farm coordination, memory, and cognitive abilities. work has had a “profound impact” on some of the young Like Adam, Marine veteran Colin Archipley found farm veterans with whom he has worked. He is amazed at how work to be therapeutic after he returned from his third the organization’s work is “taking on so much more depth as deployment to Iraq. Colin and his wife Karen co-founded we go on.” CCOF certified Archi’s Acres, an organic farm in Valley One of the veterans helped by Farmers Veteran Coalition is Center, California where they grow herbs, vegetables, and former Army Sergeant Adam Burke, founder and director of fruit using organic and bio-hydroponic methods. Feeling Veterans Farm. Adam, who grew up on a blueberry farm in that other veterans could benefit from working on a farm, Florida, joined the Army in 1995 when he was 17. He served he created the Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training in Iraq from December 2002 until March 2004 when he suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit in the head with shrapnel during a mortar attack. Adam was awarded the Purple Heart for his service and, after several months of rehab in the hospital, he was able to start working. However, he felt dissatisfied in his job and remembered the calming effect of spending time outdoors while growing up on a farm. Furthermore, he grew weary of having doctors prescribe multiple medications for his symptoms and was “looking for a prescription without medicine.” He decided to return home to start a farm in Florida and directed all of his disability checks to the project.

Working on his organic blueberry farm brought about “amaz- Cory at Archi’s Acres Karen and Colin Archipley ing change” in Adam’s recovery; he was able to stop taking

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Jenn Fusaro, who joined the Navy at age 19 and served from 1998 to 2002, agrees that it is important for veterans to find meaningful work when they return from duty. She recently completed a graduate degree in the Environment and Community Program at Humboldt State University where she wrote her thesis about veterans becoming farmers. Jenn’s research showed that veterans consider farming to be “honor- able” work, grounded in the real world. She also found that working with supportive farmer mentors and other veteran farmers gives them a feeling of hope, and the collaboration between veterans and farmers provides an important channel for farmers to pass on their knowledge to a new generation.

Veteran Matt McCue, who runs CCOF certified Shooting Star CSA in Fairfield, California with his partner Lily Schneider, Veterans at Archi’s Acres feels a strong sense of purpose working in organic farm- ing. He joined the army upon graduating from high school (VSAT) program. The program, a collaborative effort with and served in Korea and Iraq. After he left the service, the San Diego Veterans Affairs Compensated Work Therapy/ he did agricultural work in Oregon and Hawaii, and then Veterans Industry Clinic, trains veterans in organic farm- completed an apprenticeship at the Center for Agroecology ing. (A Department of Veterans Affair video describing the and Sustainable Food Systems at the University of California program is posted on Archi’s Acres’ website.) The program is Santa Cruz. He subsequently enrolled in the Peace Corp unique, but Colin hopes that it will be replicated through- and traveled to Niger in West Africa to help farmers there. out the country. He stresses the need to integrate veterans When he returned to America, he managed a farm before quickly back into civilian life with support from other veteran starting Shooting Star CSA. Matt believes that there is a co-workers to prevent them from becoming isolated and distinct contrast between war, which creates imbalance in a overwhelmed. country by tipping its power structure, and organic farming, which creates balance on a farm by working with nature. In Colin has found that veterans are well-suited to farm work addition to helping transform America’s agricultural system because, like military work, it is physically challenging, through his work on Shooting Star farm, Matt wants to spread demands self-discipline, and involves working a flexible organic farming methods to other parts of the world and is schedule. Perhaps more importantly, organic farming interested in collaborating with others in this area. provides veterans with a sense of mission and purpose. He explains that many veterans were motivated to enlist in the military because they wanted to serve their country and yearn to find meaningful work when they leave the military. Colin has found that the goal of using sustainable organic farming methods to transform the country’s agricultural sys- tem resonates with veterans. They understand issues related to energy, water and food security, and the importance of growing food that is healthy for people, the environment, and communities. Many feel that through farming, they can continue to “serve their country outside of a uniform.”

Michael O’Gorman also sees a great need to create training programs. He explains that one of the greatest challenges facing beginning farmers is lack of experience because many farms want to hire trained farmers. Although the GI Bill will pay for soldiers to attend school, many veterans interested in farming would benefit more from on-the-job or vocational training programs. As a result, the Farmer Veteran Coalition is working to create programs with the government or private industry that will make it affordable for farmers to hire and train soldiers to become farmers.

Shooting Star CSA

16 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Veteran farmers admit that farming is difficult work and that the transition from military to civilian life is challenging. However, they are remarkably resilient and determined to transform the country’s agricultural system. The number of opportunities and resources for prospective veteran farmers is growing due to the work of pioneering veteran farmers and the Farmer Veteran Coalition; however, veterans will con- tinue to need the support of the organic farming community, including organic farms willing to hire, train and mentor veterans, as they embark on their new mission at home.

Adam Burke compares recent veterans’ efforts to the work of World War II veterans; just as these soldiers returned from battle in Europe and Asia to build America into a great country, he believes that veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will also contribute in new ways to the country after their military service.

Hungry Mother Organics, Carson CIty NV.

Young veterans are not the only ones interested in the farming profession. Older veterans are also finding new opportunities in organic farming. Mark O’Farrell served in the 82nd Airborne division of the Army from 1977 Veterans Farm Clean-Up Day, May 2010 to 1980 and currently runs Hungry Mother Organics in Carson City, Nevada. Mark’s five acre organic Resources farm is leased from the Farms and Organizations Featured In this Article: state at the Northern • Veterans Farm: Nevada Correctional www.veteransfarm.com; (352) 217-1662 Center, a minimum • Archi’s Acres: www.archisacres.com; (760) 751-4380 security prison. The • Shooting Star CSA: farm employs a Navy Seal, an Air Force Linguist and an www.shootingstarcsa.com; (707) 207-0548 Army Medic and also inmates from the prison, including • Hungry Mother Organics: Vietnam vets who have been incarcerated due to alcohol www.hungrymotherorganics.com; (775) 267-3084 and drug dependencies. The former farming manager • Farmer Veteran Coalition: Joshua Anderson grew up on a farm in Missouri, before www.farmvetco.org; (530) 756-1395 serving as a medic in the Army Reserves in Japan and the CCOF certified farms involved with the Farmer United States. He attended the CASFS farm appren- Veteran Coalition: ticeship at UC Santa Cruz and worked as a Peace Corps • Swanton Berry Farm: agriculture volunteer in West Africa before joining Hungry www.swantonberryfarm.com; (831) 726-9618 Mother Organics. The farm has developed a partnership • TLC Ranch: www.tlcrancheggs.com; (831) 726-9618 with CCOF certified Whole Foods Market in Reno to help • CASFS: www.casfs.ucsc.edu; (831) 459-3375 the store meet its goal of zero-waste. The farm picks up organic waste from Whole Foods, composts it, and then uses the compost to grow vegetables and garden About the Writer of our Main Feature Article starts that are sold at the store. Through this mutually Janet McGarry, a volunteer at CCOF, beneficial relationship, Hungry Mother and Whole Foods became interested in organic farming while are able to create a sustainable closed loop system while gardening in an organic community garden in Massachusetts and studying environmental giving veterans real farming and business experience for issues at the Yale School of Forestry and the future. Environmental Studies. She is a teacher and writes about climate change as a Senior Fellow at the Sierra Club. Contact: [email protected].

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Important Update: Certificates Now Sent After with the composts to aid in risk assessment. In addition, Inspection Review CCOF addressed this subject with other members of the organic community at the 2010 EcoFarm Conference. After eginning June 1, 2010 CCOF will provide an updated consideration of the issues and comments from CCOF and Organic Certificate and Client Profile after the review B others, the NOP clarified that green waste composts may be of annual inspections. Operations found to be in continued used as long as any unintentionally present residues do not compliance with the National Organic Program (NOP) contribute to contamination of crops, soil, or water. Copies regulations will be issued new certificates with their annual of the NOP and CDFA announcements are available at www. inspection review letter. If CCOF ccof.org by clicking “Certification” and then “Updates/ requests clarifications or identifies Resources & News”. For more information, please contact noncompliances, updated organic CCOF. certificates will be provided after clients completely address any pending issues, noncompliances, Accessory Nutrients – NOP Policy or requests for information. Reinterpretation CCOF will no longer provide he National Organic Program (NOP) may reverse past a new certificate when the Tpolicy which allowed ingredients classified as “acces- annual renewal is received sory nutrients” to be used in organic products. In the past, [1] (although an annual renewal the Organic National List was interpreted to allow a wide contract and payment will variety of nutrients in organic foods. The revised interpreta- still be required at the beginning of the year). CCOF has tion limits the “vitamins and minerals” allowed for use in made this change to address a number of issues and to organic products to those allowed in the FDA regulation ensure both timely service from CCOF and prompt re- 21 CFR 104.20(d)(3). This FDA regulation does not include sponses to CCOF post-inspection requests. This system ingredients such as DHA, ARA, taurine, sterols or choline. matches the expectations of the NOP more closely and is Therefore DHA, ARA, taurine, sterols, choline and others more intuitive to CCOF operations. In the interim, exist- classified as “accessory nutrients” may not be allowed in ing CCOF certificates do not have expiration dates and organic products. are valid unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked. The NOP will publish draft guidance later this year to solicit comments on this issue. The NOP draft guidance will NOP Clarifies Green Waste Composts Allowed provide 60 days for public comment, and the final guidance for Organic Production will include a transition time for businesses to reformulate n April 19, 2010 the National Organic Program (NOP) products to minimize the impact of this policy change. CCOF Oissued a policy on the Allowance of Green Waste in will keep clients updated on the progress of the NOP guid- Organic Production ance and opportunities to submit comments. Products which Systems. This policy currently contain nutrients not on the National List may be largely concludes required to be formulated depending on the requirements of the outstanding the final NOP policy. issues that arose from the California CCOF Fee Changes— State Organic Program (SOP) Inspection Fees prohibition of three o ensure that CCOF is able to continue providing high compost materials Tquality inspection services over time, CCOF is increas- after finding low levels of Bifenthrin residue. On April 21, ing inspection fees for the first time in five years. Effective 2010 the SOP clarified that the prohibition on Nortech August 1, 2010, CCOF inspections will cost $60 per hour Gold, Grover Wonder Grow, and Clean City Composts was of preparation, inspection time, and report writing (9% rescinded. This announcement was mailed to all registered increase) and $42.50 for travel time (3% increase). Don’t organic producers in California. CCOF worked diligently forget that operations within the United States are eligible for with the SOP and NOP to resolve this issue and performed cost-share funds from the USDA to help you cover the costs testing of green waste materials, soils, and crops produced of certification, including inspection costs. You may apply

[1] 7 CFR 205.605(b) “Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic”. Synthetics allowed: Nutrient vitamins and minerals, in accordance with 21 CFR 104.20, Nutritional Quality Guidelines for Foods.”

20 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Certification News for reimbursement of 75% of your organic certification costs, CCOF Implements Pesticide Residue Testing up to $750 per year. Please visit www.ccof.org/costshare. Under National Organic Program Mandate php for information about how to apply for certification cost COF is pleased to announce that we will be increas- share funds. Cing our pesticide residue testing efforts beginning in While fee increases are never desirable, inspector wages, August 2010. Pesticide residue testing, while not a guarantee taxes, training, and other costs to CCOF for inspection have of organic management, is an important tool to increase increased. CCOF also continues to bear the increasing costs consumer confidence in organics, prevent fraud, and identify of inspections linked to other areas of compliance; unan- problems in organic systems. CCOF producers will not be nounced inspections, farmers’ market visits, and residue charged additional fees for testing during 2010. testing. We have chosen to increase inspection fees instead The National Organic Program (NOP) has announced that of annual certification fees since inspection costs are directly certification agencies are now required to conduct pesticide proportional to the time spent on site. CCOF certified opera- residue testing of samples from 3-5% of farm operations tions can minimize inspection costs by ensuring they are annually. CCOF expects to take between 60 and 80 samples prepared for each inspection by submitting relevant updates of harvestable crops at the farm gate for testing in the second to CCOF in advance, reviewing the inspector’s pre-inspection half of 2010. Samples will be collected both during the letter carefully, and gathering important documents. CCOF course of regular inspections and during additional visits. will continue to minimize travel and associated costs in The results of all tests will be sent to the farmers as soon as every way possible. they are received by CCOF. If residues of any prohibited materials are found at levels above 5% of the EPA tolerance Additional Acreage Fees for the product on the specific crop, the crop may not be sold as organic. In all cases where residues of prohibited Structure Changes: Do NOT Wait to Submit Additional materials are found CCOF will investigate the cause to Acreage at Inspection determine if it was accidental (drift) or purposeful applica- ffective Oct 1, 2010 CCOF is increasing the fee for appli- tion. All test results will be provided to the NOP and will be Ecations to add additional acreage to certified operations available to the public upon request. For operations inside that are submitted to CCOF less than 90 days before harvest California, test results will also be provided to the CA State (or date certification is needed) or are submitted at inspec- Organic Program. tion. In an effort to serve all our clients well CCOF must constantly manage competing priorities. Additional acreage As part of the NOP’s “Age of Enforcement” (see the Spring submitted shortly before harvest or at inspections creates Certified Organic) and as a result of the recent USDA Office significantly more work for CCOF’s staff and inspectors, of Inspector General review, the NOP has agreed to ensure which limits our ability to serve clients who have submitted that periodic residue testing is being performed by certifica- their requests in a timelier manner. To encourage requests to tion agencies by September 2010. This testing is mandated add acreage to be submitted at least 90 days prior to harvest, by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. CCOF is allowing us to more effectively manage our resources, CCOF happy to work with the NOP to fulfill this mandate and is implementing the following tiered fee structure: help increase confidence in organic production practices. While we expect to find no residues on the vast majority of Application to Add Acreage Submitted: samples, we believe that residue testing is an important part of meeting consumer expectations and will strengthen the • More Than 90 days Prior to Harvest/Use: $50 (no organic marketplace. change)

• Less Than 90 Days Prior to Harvest/Use: $150 California Organic Registration Requirements • Submitted At Inspection: $225 (paperwork must be Follow Up completed and available to inspector) n the Spring 2010 issue of Certified Organic, CCOF re- Iported on our ongoing work to reform the way California’s Where possible or preferable to minimize costs to you, State Organic Program (SOP) carries out its objectives. Since CCOF will continue to combine add acreage and annual that issue was published, the National Organic Program inspections provided sufficient notification has been given. (NOP) review of California’s SOP has resulted in specific Applications to add acreage are prioritized to meet harvest instruction from the NOP for all California certified organic deadlines whenever possible, however, operations who need operations to obtain their California registration prior to immediate services or increased prioritization are strongly becoming or remaining certified. CCOF will ensure opera- advised to utilize CCOF’s expedited add acreage service tions meet this requirement during the certification process option. effective June 1, 2010. Continued on page 24 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 21 22 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Another green idea from Bethel Organics

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We continue to work on California legislation including AB CCOF will allow clients to use up old labels in accordance 2612, which will allow for changes in the California organic with these guidelines. For all new labels (retail and whole- registration forms to streamline our members’ registration pro- sale) destined for the EU market, CCOF’s control number cess, and proposed regulations promulgated by the California should be used. Use of the new EU organic seal is optional Department of Food and Agriculture, which will articulate on imported products. For more information on EU labeling, the Department’s authority over organic food production in visit www.ccof.org/eu.php. California, and align the State’s program with the NOP. National List Updates Published for Allowed EU Commission Issues CCOF a Control Crop Inputs – Sulfurous Acid and Tetracycline Body ID Number On Friday, July 2nd, 2010, the National Organic Program he European Union (EU) Commission has issued CCOF (NOP) announced two amendments to the National List of Tthe “control body” (certifier) identification number Allowed and Prohibited Substances that may be used in US-BIO-660 under a list of certifiers who have been granted organic crop production. The National List was amended to import licenses. This identification number allows CCOF allow sulfurous acid to be used on-farm to reduce excessive certified producers to produce packaged retail products and alkalinity in soil or water by pH adjusting water used for utilize the new EU logo, irrigation. Additionally, the allowance for tetracycline, a as long as their products treatment for fire blight in apples and pears, was extended until have been reviewed to EU October 21, 2012. Both amendments to the National List were standards through CCOF’s made by the NOP based on the recommendations submitted Global Market Access by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). You can (GMA) program and have view the text of the Final Rule in the July 7 Federal Register at received an import license http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-16335.htm approval. The identification number is required as soon as possible on products shipped to the EU. CCOF sees this as an important step forward for CCOF and CCOF producers who export to the SAVE THE DATE: EU. As CCOF’s EU equivalency application is reviewed by the EU Commission, CCOF may be issued a different number 9th Annual at a later date. Over the coming months CCOF expects to Sustainable Agriculture Pest see changes in the EU import system and to gain approval as an equivalent certifier. While this will not eliminate export Management Conference documents for each shipment, it will remove the requirement December 3 – 4, 2010 to seek prior approval from EU authorities through the import Veteran’s Hall, San Luis Obispo, CA license process. While the US and EU continue to discuss Join Us! equivalency in order to simplify organic standards issues, CCOF will remain engaged in this process to benefit our Once again CCOF will be partnering with certified members. Cal Poly, College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES - formerly CCOF will be producing new EU labeling guidelines in SARC) to host the 9th Annual Sustainable Manual Three in the near future. Under those guidelines, Agriculture Pest Management Conference. The CCOF exporters will be required to utilize CCOF’s control conference provides active industry professionals; pest number on most packages. control advisors, consultants and organic growers with information on innovative strategies for controlling For labels approved by CCOF prior receipt of our control pests using sustainable agriculture practices. number, the permitted use-ups are as follows: The conference agenda is under development and will • Any products packed into a label prior to July 1, 2010 include leading researchers, PCAs, extension specialists can be sold until product inventory is exhausted and growers talking on a wide variety topics such as • Certified operations may continue to pack products into tools for biologically-integrated pest control, important the previously approved labels until existing packaging regulatory updates and issues, beneficial soil organisms, stock in inventory is exhausted or through July 1, 2012 bio-control and risk-reduction strategies and year-round (whichever comes first) IPM programs.

24 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Our organic farming methods produce healthful, delicious rice while respecting and protecting the earth.

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Honors and Awards CCOF Members Receive locations for consumers and busi- “Growing Green” Awards nesses to recycle their wine corks. Most recycling centers across the United The Natural Resource Defense Council Truly Organic Baking States, including Mendocino County, “Growing Green Awards” recognize do not allow wine corks to be recycled Recognized as a Silver Finalist leaders and innovators in the field of through curbside pickup. Under the Truly Organic Baking was recognized sustainable food new program, when 15 lbs of corks are as a Silver Finalist in the 2010 National who are saving collected from Mendocino County resi- Association for the Specialty Food Trade energy, nurturing dents and businesses, they are shipped (NASFT) Sofi Awards, which honor the soils, and promot- to ReCORK. ReCORK then grinds up best of the best in specialty foods and ing environmental TM the corks, which are reused by SOLE, a beverages. Their Bakers Basic Organic stewardship. footwear manufacturer. “We’ve worked Banana Bread Mix was one of three Russ Lester hard to help raise awareness around the Silver Finalists in the “USDA-Approved of Dixon Ridge Farms received the benefits of environmental stewardship,” Organic Product” category. “It’s like 2010 Growing Green Food Producer said Martha Barra, owner of BARRA of the Oscars for us!” says Truly Organic Award and a $10,000 cash prize for Mendocino Winery. “Cork recycling is Baking owner Kari his achievements in sustainable food a natural progression in our efforts to Ani Shiozawa. production. Dixon Ridge has taken further our green message.” The winner of the steps towards reducing its environmen- Sofi Awards was tal impact, converting walnut shells announced at the into energy that is used to power other Frog’s Leap Winery Opens New York Fancy stages of walnut processing. “It is a LEED Certified Farmhouse Food Show, which wonderful validation and acknowl- Frog’s Leap Winery’s new Hospitality took place in June. edgement of the work we have done,” Center Farmhouse is the first build- In addition to their said Lester. Mike Benziger of Benziger ing in Napa County to receive sofi Award, Truly Family Winery received the 2010 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Organic Baking Growing Green Water Steward Award Environmental Design) certification. now supplies their Bakers Basic prod- for his industry-leading methods of This recent ucts to Safeway stores nationwide. water use reduction and water recy- addition to the cling. “We consider water conservation CCOF certified Certified and Supporting a major priority in planning vineyards,” winery exem- Members Recognized as said Benziger. plifies Frog IPM Innovators Leap’s mission of “supporting Certified member Prather Ranch Environmental Efforts worthy envi- and supporting members Clark Pest ronmental and Control and Marrone Bio Innovations BARRA of Mendocino Winery social goals.” were honored as 2009 Integrated “Green” features of the Farmhouse Pest Management Innovators by the and Ukiah Natural Foods include floors made from 150 -year-old California Department of Pesticide Co-op Cork Recycling Program reclaimed oak, timbers and beams Regulation (DPR) for their efforts at In celebration of Earth Day 2010, CCOF from 200-year-old reclaimed Douglas controlling insects, weeds, rodents, member BARRA of Mendocino Winery fir, the use of rapidly renewable and other pests with a combination of has partnered with Ukiah Natural building materials, low VOC emitting natural and preventative strategies and Foods Co-op materials, double glazed windows, and pesticides less toxic than traditional to launch more. Frog’s Leap Winery’s efforts in treatments. Since the IPM Innovator Mendocino sustainability go beyond just their new awards were initiated in 1994, more County’s Farmhouse. The winery also boasts an than 100 California organizations first ever impressive renewable energy program, have been recognized. Candidates are ReCORKSM which includes 1020 photovoltaic pan- evaluated in seven categories: value, recycling els on a half acre of unused vineyard effectiveness, support of research, program, space, which supplies 100% of their organizational education, outreach, and providing energy needs. leadership. convenient drop-off Continued on page 28

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Whole Foods “Let’s Retake Member Advocacy Brewers, among several others, use only Our Plates” Film Series organic hops in their brewing process. To learn more about this campaign and This April, in honor of “Earth Month”, Urging Farm Bill Funding to participate, visit www.breworganic. Whole Foods Market hosted a film John Teixeira of Lone Willow Ranch, com/whybrew.htm series titled “Let’s Retake Our Plates” in a former CCOF board member and a nationwide effort to trigger awareness current Vice President of the Organic and action to remedy the problems Farming Research Foundation, testi- Expanding Production facing the food fied at a recent 2012 Farm Bill public system. The hearing to urge increased funding for Capay Organic Goes South series included organic agriculture. “Increased funding Capay Organic, a Northern California- over 150 screen- for organic research and education in based farm, has expanded their organic ings of docu- the 2008 Farm Bill was historic, but operations and is now selling directly mentaries like there is still only a relative trickle of to Southern Californians through their “Food, Inc.,” “King Corn,” “The Future science and technology for organic Community-Supported Agriculture of Food,” “Food Fight” and more. The systems coming from the agencies and (CSA) program and local farmers company said it hopes to create change universities,” testified Teixeira. “If it markets. Capay by educating consumers about how the receives a fair share of research and de- Organic’s CSA, food choices they make have an impact velopment resources, organic will lead Farm Fresh to You, on their health and the environment. the way towards a much lighter impact was one of the first “Our goal is to help open people’s on the nation’s soil, waters and wildlife in the state, and eyes to the reality of what’s going on while providing the productivity that delivers 8,000 to with food in our world,” said Mara we need… The overall effort on science 10,000 boxes of Fleishman of the “Let’s Retake Our and technology for sustainable organic fresh fruit and veg- Plates” initiative. “Conscious food systems has to be scaled up.” choices can make a difference.” etables to its Northern California cus- tomers weekly. The Southern California Seven Bridges Cooperative CSA program now delivers about 2,000 Bolthouse Farms Carrot Promotes Organic Hops boxes per week. In addition to many Washing Stations Save Fuel Seven Bridges Cooperative recently Northern California farmers markets, Bolthouse Farms, producers of organic expanded their hops supply and now Capay Organic recently began selling at carrots, juices, and smoothies, recently offers 27 different varieties of organic the Beverly Hills and Torrance farmers installed new carrot washing stations at hops. They are sponsoring a campaign markets, and plans to join several more their Westmoreland, California loca- titled “True Organic in the near future. tion. The carrot washing stations shed Brew” that advocates unnecessary weight of soil from the car- for the use of only Organic Coffee on Campus rots prior to transportation to the main organic hops in organic Equator Coffees & Teas is expanding Bolthouse Farms facility in Bakersfield, beer brewing. Hops into college food services nationwide saving more than 317,000 gallons of are a key ingredient in by partnering with Feel Good World fuel. The washing stations also keep all major styles of beer, but non-organic (FGW), a student-run non-profit that over 55,000 tons of soil in its native hops are often used in organic brew- raises money and consciousness for geography. “We ing due to commercial unavailability world hunger and want to further our of organic hops. Members of the True sustainability, to sell an company’s vision in Organic Brew campaign spoke at the organic coffee blend sustainability and spring National Organic Standards at campuses across cost-effectiveness,” Board (NOSB) meeting to request that the country as well as said Chuck Seitz, Director of Grower hops be removed from the list of non- online. Working hand- Relations. Other ongoing efforts in organic ingredients that can be used in-hand with FGW, sustainability include using recycled in organic processing when organic Equator is developing a packaging for all product lines and sourcing is not viable. At the meeting, coffee service program constructing and operating one of the campaign members passed around at ten college locations, largest solar panel farming operations over 600 petitions signed by concerned including the University of California in the United States. organic consumers, emphasizing that Berkeley, Columbia University, and the opinions of people who spend the University of Arizona. Equator has money on organic products should provided organic coffees to the City carry weight with the NOSB. Santa Cruz College of San Francisco since 2007. Mountain Brewing and Uncommon 28 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Member News

Off To The USDA CCOF is thrilled to know such capable, grown to be the nation’s top producer knowledgeable, and passionate indi- of organic and eco-farmed rice and rice Earlier this year, Emily Brown Rosen viduals will be continuing their valu- products. Eldon served as President of stepped down after four and a half able service to the organic sector in the the company for over 25 years only years of unpaid service to CCOF as an nation’s capitol. retiring from day-to-day management LLC Management Committee member, in 1999. His entrepreneurial spirit will after accepting a job at the USDA work- Obituaries - Remembering surely be missed. ing for the National Organic Program (NOP) in the standards branch, focusing Organic Leaders Patrick Arthur McAravy, on regulations, policy, and materials Short Night Farm Eldon Albert Lundberg, issues. Patrick Arthur McAravy of CCOF Lundberg Family Farms certified Short Night Farm passed away More recently, Mark Lipson Policy Eldon Albert Lundberg, one of the peacefully on April 2nd at the age of 63 Program Director of the Organic founding members of Lundberg Family with family and friends at his bedside. Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) Farms, passed away June 26th at the Pat grew up on a conventional farm that has also decided to join the USDA age of 82. Eldon, a Nebraska native, he and his brother began transitioning NOP Team as a Program Specialist. moved west with the family in 1937, to organic in 1980. A lifelong advocate Lipson served as senior analyst and settling in Richvale, a small rice- for farmland preservation, Pat served on ambassador for organic issues in the farming town in the Sacramento Valley. many boards and committees, includ- policy arena at OFRF where his focus Eldon was raised on the farm founded ing the Farm Bureau Tax and Land Use was on cultivating public sector organic by his parents and began farming with Committee and the Dunnigan Water research programs. Prior to his work his father Albert in 1948. In 1969, District Board of Directors. His dedica- with OFRF, Lipson was one of CCOF’s the four Lundberg brothers built their tion to organic farming and agricultural first staff members. rice milling operations and launched land conservation will be remembered. Lundberg Family Farms, which has Continued on page 32

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CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 31 Products Expo West in March and will the California-based Farmer-Veteran Member News “encourage the involvement of a new Coalition She also served on the board Continued from page 29 generation of organic seed research- of the Community Alliance with Family ers, and open the door to more seed Farmers (CAFF). EcoFarm was founded Sustainable Ag Oral History research at in 1981 to bring people together for Project our land grant education and advocacy in support of The University of California Santa universities,” ecologically based farms, food systems, Cruz has put together an exciting says Deirdre and communities. For more information oral history documentary conducted Birmingham, about EcoFarm, visit www.eco-farm.org. by the Regional Oral History Project OFRF Board at the University Library. Available President. Super Weeds Rise with Since 1990, OFRF has funded 22 plant online, Cultivating a Movement: An Resistance to Round Up Oral History Series on Sustainable breeding and seed projects, totaling Agriculture and Organic farming on $368,000. The Foundation serves to The use of Monsanto’s weed-killer California’s Central Coast includes foster the improvement and widespread Roundup in United States conventional 58 interviews with farmers, activists, adoption of organic farming systems by farming has led to the development researchers, and educators who have sponsoring organic farming research of new super weeds. These herbicide- been key in the development of the and education projects, and educating resistant species were first spotted in organic movement. Encompassing the farmers and consumers. a Delaware soybean field in 2000 1960s through the present, transcripts according to a New York Times article of all of the interviews are available published in May. There are now 10 7-Eleven Offers Certified resistance species in at least 22 states in full text (PDF) format, along with Organic Big Gulp Beverage audio clips, photographs, and ad- posing serious threats to production ditional resources. The collection is 7-Eleven stores are now serving organic agriculture, especially cotton, corn, conveniently arranged alphabetically, iced tea in its Big Gulp fountain bever- and soybeans. As a result, conventional by narrator, by organization, or by role. age machines. B.W. Cooper’s Iced Brew farmers throughout the country are Among the 14 organizations featured, Tea, which has been served at 7-Eleven increasingly spraying fields with toxic CCOF boasts 15 of its own members for the past seven years, received its herbicides and reverting to regular in- who have been critical to the organic organic certification earlier this year. tensive plowing and weeding methods. movement. Among the CCOF list are “We are the These increased efforts aimed at eradi- interviews with CCOF founders Janet first company cating the super weeds can adversely Brians and her son Grant Brians who to provide the impact farmworker health, crop yields, currently serves on the Board of CCOF. industry with an food prices, farm costs, and water qual- Mark Lipson, another former CCOF organic tea that ity including increased toxic runoff and staff member, is featured in the series can be conve- groundwater contamination. of which Congressperson Sam Farr has niently served on remarked, “I tell the world that the fountain ma- Wisconsin School Wins chines,” stated organic movement started in California, Organic Vending Machine in Santa Cruz County, and the guru of Barry Cooper of More than 1,100 schools were that is Mark [Lipson].” To view the se- the Cooper Tea Company. About 70% nominated to win an organic vending ries visit http://library.ucsc.edu/reg-hist/ of 7-Eleven stores in the United States machine or garden from the Organic cultiv/home carry the product. Trade Association (OTA) as part of their “Organic. It’s Worth It in Schools” Ecological Farming Association contest. The winner, the LaFarge Announces New Executive school district in Southwest Wisconsin, In The News Director contacted alumni, sent out emails, and The Ecological Farming Association handed out stickers to raise awareness Landmark Organic (EcoFarm), located in Watsonville, about the contest and their desire to win Seed Initiative California, announced Poppy Davis an organic vending machine. The vend- as the organization’s new Executive ing machine includes items like fruit, The CLIF Bar Family Foundation, in Director. Davis recently worked on cheese, yogurt, milk, and other snacks. partnership and collaboration with the Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s “Organic. It’s Worth it in Schools” was Organic Farming Research Foundation “Know Your Farmer, Know Your launched in January by OTA to raise (OFRF), launched a landmark Organic Food” initiative in Washington, D.C. awareness for increasing the availability Seed Initiative aimed at funding research Currently, Davis sits on the Board of of organic food and gardening in school projects focused on organic seeds and Directors of The Carrot Project and Red systems. Visit www.ota.com for more plant breeding. The five-year, $500,000 Tomato in Massachusetts, as well as information. initiative was announced at Natural

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38 CCOF Certified Organic Magazine—Summer 2010 Events Calendar

The Heartland Festival organic processors, communicating the SAVE THE DATES: health benefits of organic to consum- August 14-15, 2010, Stevinson, CA Sustainable Agriculture Pest The Ecological Farming Association ers, and raising awareness of the issues and Double T-Acres Ranch are hosting surrounding GMOs. The summit will Management Conference their Heartland Festival! Join them for a also feature an Organic Film Trailer December 3-4, 2010, CA weekend of bluegrass music, children’s Competition which will showcase The 9th Annual activities, garden demos, renewable emerging films on organic agriculture. Sustainable Agriculture energy talks, berry picking, an organic For more information on The Organic Pest Management dinner, and dancing. The Heartland Summit, visit www.theorganicsummit. Conference provides an Project seeks to strengthen the future com. opportunity for pest control advisors, of sustainable family farming in the organic consultants, and growers San Joaquin Valley by bringing together All Things Organic/Natural to enhance their skills in innovative farmers and families and encouraging Products Expo East pest management practices for or- a closer understanding of food produc- ganic and sustainable agriculture. The October 13-16, 2010, tion. Visit www.eco-farm.org for more conference, co-hosted by CCOF and Boston, MA information. the College of Agriculture, Food and CCOF will host a booth Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Center at the 2010 All Things for Sustainability, will focus on tools Tour d’Organics Bike Tour Organic trade show, which for biologically-integrated pest control, August 15, 2010, Sebastopol, CA has combined with Natural Products pesticide resistance management Tour d’Organics has organized a Expo East to become one of the largest strategies, beneficial soil organisms, bike tour of organic farms around gatherings of organic producers and year-round IPM Programs, updates on Sebastopol, CA and will donate the pro- suppliers in the U.S. All Things Organic important regulatory issues, and more. ceeds of the event to Organic Athlete, is dedicated to growing the organic For more information visit an organization dedicated to educating industry and bringing buyers and sellers www.ccof.org/pcaconference.php people on how to live a healthy, athletic together. Visit us in the organic pavil- life on a nourishing vegan diet. Don’t ion at booth #3470, where CCOF will miss this chance to explore the region’s inform individuals about the benefits of CCOF Annual Convention beauty and organic agriculture by organic certification and showcase our February 18-20, 2011, bike! Four rides of varying difficulties members to attendees looking to source Ventura , CA and distances are available; the event organic. For more information visit Join us for CCOF’s Annual is accessible for beginners as well as www.expoeast.com. Convention. The Convention seasoned bike enthusiasts. To find more begins with the CCOF Inc. Board of Directors meeting and train- information and to register, visit http:// CCOF’s 5th Annual Organic tourdorganics.organicathlete.org/. ing on February 18, 2011. The CCOF Beer & WineTasting Annual Meeting and reception hosted October 29, 2010, by CCOF’s South Coast Chapter will be Hoes Down Harvest Festival San Francisco, CA held from 4:30pm-8:30pm on February October 2-3, 2010, Capay Valley, CA Join CCOF at the 5th Annual 18, 2011. The second day of the Annual Be a part of the 23rd annual Hoes Organic Beer, Wine, and Convention is a full day Education Down Harvest Festival! Have some Spirit Tasting at the San Conference, “Growing the Organic family fun with educational farm tours, Francisco Ferry Building. Sample a Market,” with hands-on workshops and a magic themed children’s area, hands- wide variety of fine beverages made panel presentations focused on how to on workshops, organic food, music, by CCOF certified organic producers, bring your organic product to market. and the opportunity to camp overnight and take the opportunity to talk di- The keynote speaker will be Rayne Pegg and enjoy a second day of harvest rectly with vintners, brewers, and spirit from the USDA AMS Administration. festival fun. For more information, visit makers. In addition to the wide variety Day two will also include a trade show www.hoesdown.org. of beverages to sample, attendees will of exhibitors that offer supplies and have the chance to bid in a silent auc- support to the organic sector including The Organic Summit tion on items donated by the vendors. marketing services. Farm tours of local Last year’s auction items included CCOF operations in the Ventura/Oxnard October 13, 2010, Boston, MA bottles of the vintner’s best wines, gift area are planned for the third and final The Organic Summit, which will be boxes of beer, and brewery and winery day. Please check www.ccof.org/educa- co-located with All Things Organic and tours. For more information visit www. toinconference.php for updates as the Natural Products Expo East, will focus ccof.org/ccoftastingsanfrancisco.php. agenda is developed. on some of the hot topics in organic including manufacturing trends for

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FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE/LEASE Ranch Manager is supported by a corpo- rate office in Boston but works with and is Organic Oat Hay Certified Organic Cropland for Lease responsible to the owner. Competitive salary 150 tons of high dairy quality, organic oat in Ventura County and benefits. Interested candidates should hay for sale in small bales. Cut just as the Ten acres of good sandy loam with all the email resumes to [email protected]. oats went to head for optimal nutritional well water you need. The parcel is approxi- value. Grown and stored in Fresno, CA. For mately 330 feet by 1200 feet. It is basically Full-time Retail Manager Wanted pictures and prices, contact Aaron at (559) flat with a very slight fall, has good organic Join 21 Acres for an exciting opportunity to 977-8564 or aaron.m@organicpastures. boundaries, and was previously planted be their first Retail Manager and oversee the com. to Valencia Oranges. Certified and farmed development and opening of a new retail market. The successful candidate will man- Fruit and Vegetable Sizer organically for the past 14 years, this ground will be well suited to a wide variety of age daily operations of a 1500 square foot Greefa type, 6 drops, loading chute and crops, including vegetables, blueberries, specialty food store which is passionately tables. For sale for $4,500 in Gridley, strawberries, etc. Owner will consider vari- dedicated to sourcing from local, sustain- CA. Please call (530) 570-7211 or email ous lease options. For more information, able, small-scale producers. The Retail [email protected] for more informa- call Robert Shepherd at (805) 524-2189 or Manager will be responsible for all aspects tion. (805) 760-6633 (cell). of the market which will sell products Nub Chai Tea Co. Product Line including produce, value-added products, CCOF-certified organic Nub Chai Tea for SERVICES baked goods, dairy and more. To learn more about this position and how to apply, visit sale. This up-and-running company can be Bay Area Organic CSA operated from any location and is for sale www.21acres.org/retail-manager-wanted-at- Shooting Star Farm is a 10 acre, certified for $55,000. Currently offers three prod- 21-acres. organic farm going into its second year of ucts distributed throughout California to vegetable production. Located in Fairfield’s Experienced Vegetable Gardener for restaurants, cafes, and natural foods stores. Suisun Valley, Shooting Star takes advan- Buddhist Center Recipes, ingredients and packaging sources tage of an excellent growing climate to Buddhist center in redwood coastal hills of will be provided. Established distribution cultivate over 35 different crops. Shooting western Sonoma County seeks experienced network and co-packers. Financing options Star markets all of their produce locally and vegetable gardener. Work-stay includes may be considered and technical assistance directly to consumers. Matthew McCue and housing, vegetarian meals, living allowance for a successful transfer is offered as well. Lily Schneider are young farmers in their of $150/month, free evening classes in med- For more information, contact Taylor Peck at twenties who run the CSA, which runs 28 itation, yoga and Buddhist studies. If you are (831) 460-4600 ext. 3, [email protected], weeks, May through November, and serves a hard worker and have an interest in Bud- or visit www.nubchai.com. the communities of Berkeley, Oakland, San dhism, this may be a good match for you. John Woolley Ranch/Pure Potter Francisco, Fairfield, Vacaville, and Walnut Minimum six month commitment. Need not Valley Organic Hay Creek. Numerous drop sites are available. be Buddhist to apply. Center cannot accept 2010 hay production from 30 acres of nutri- They also offer sign up options for a half children or pets. Couples are welcome to tious, carefully farmed, certified organic harvest season of 14 weeks and a 4 week apply. For more information and an applica- mixed fescue, clover, rye and native forage harvest. Last year’s CSA had 100 members tion, email [email protected] or call grasses for sale by bale or ton. Very clean/ and Shooting Star hopes to increase that (510) 981-1987. thistle free. For a price quote based on pur- capacity to 200 this year. For more infor- Organic Greenhouse Vegetable chase volume, call (707) 743-2337 or email mation or to sign up, visit www.shooting- Grower, Hawaii starcsa.com. [email protected]. A certified organic farm in Hawaii growing Certified Organic Wine Grapes EMPLOYMENT assorted vegetables in greenhouses seeks an Certified organic wine grapes are available experienced organic greenhouse vegetable for sale in Sonoma County. Approximately Ranch Manager, Molokai, Hawaii grower. May lead to a supervisory position, 15 tons of Merlot and 4 tons of Syrah. A family-owned ranch in Hawaii is seeking depending on skills and qualifications. Liv- Please contact Feingold Vineyards by calling a Ranch Manager. Diversified operations ing accommodations provided. For more (707) 576-7775 or (707) 321-7577 (cell) or include a grass-fed cattle operation, an information or to apply, contact Organic- by email at [email protected]. organic/biodynamic farm and orchard, and [email protected] with resume an agro-tourism conference facility. Ideal and contact phone number. Organic Lavender For Sale candidates will have experience in sustain- CCOF certified Organic West Company in able land stewardship, good people skills, Corral de Tierra, CA has organic fresh-cut and a working knowledge of ranch systems. Classified Ad Submission Grosso lavender for sale. Please contact Duties of the Ranch Manager include over- CCOF certified members and supporting Organic West Company at (831) 229-8317 sight of program leaders for the lodge and members may run classified ads for free or [email protected] for pricing and agriculture program, direct responsibility for online and in Certified Organic, the CCOF more information. the management of the livestock program, Magazine, as space permits. To submit your administrative and legal oversight of the ad please email [email protected] or fax your property, staff management, and represen- ad to CCOF at (831) 423-2365 with a sub- tation of the ranch in the community. The ject line of “CCOF member classified ad”.

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