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Farmers Advisory 룰렛 판

The Organic Trade Association's Farmers Advisory 룰렛 판 (FAC) provides the Organic Trade Association Board of Directors and staff with input from small- and medium-sized organic farmers, ranchers, and growers on matters pertinent to the advancement of organic agriculture, with a specific focus on OTA’s policy agenda. Established in 2013, FAC was designed to formalize and improve communication between OTA and organic producers. Through open dialogue, FAC gives organic farmers a voice to directly influence OTA’s policy and enables OTA to better represent the diversity of organic producers in its policy and advocacy.

  

 

The Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory 룰렛 판 is one of the largest coalitions of organic farmers and organic farming organizations in the United States. It represents nearly 9,500 룰렛 판 livestock, poultry, grain, and specialty crop producers.

Check out the Farmers Advisory 룰렛 판's 2023 Annual Report         

 

  

Leadership

The Farmers Advisory 룰렛 판 is co-chaired by Doug Crabtree, Organic Farmer and OTA’s Board of Directors Farmer Seat, and Mike Menes, OTA's Board of Directors Community Relations Committee Vice Chair. FAC is supported by OTA's Government Affairs team with Legislative and Farm Policy Associate, Laura Holm, as the staff lead. The 룰렛 판 is comprised of representatives from state and regional farming organizations representing organic, which enter into an agreement with OTA for the mutual benefit of strengthening the organic industry’s national public policy influence, and individual OTA farmer members who volunteer to participate.

Participating Organizations

The advisory 룰렛 판 is comprised of active farmers of small- and medium-sized operations who serve as representatives of sector, state, and regional organic farming organizations.

logos of participating organizations

CCOF, Inc. (California Certified Organic 룰렛 판)

CCOF is a full-service trade association governed by the CCOF, Inc. Board of Directors that actively works to expand the organic marketplace we all depend upon. CCOF is a nonprofit organization of organic farmers, processors, handlers, and retailers. Founded in 1973, CCOF is one of the nation’s largest and oldest organizations of third-party organic certification and is the only full-service certification agency and trade association. Additionally, CCOF is a founding member of the Advisory 룰렛 판.
 

Florida 룰렛 판 Growers 

Florida Certified 룰렛 판 Growers and Consumers Inc. (FOG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 1987 that operates four programs: the Florida 룰렛 판 Market Association (FFMA), Education & Outreach, the USDA accredited certification body -Quality Certification Services and the Local Food and Agricultural Policy Program.As a grassroots organization, FOG promotes organic, regenerative, and sustainable agriculture and serves and works with more than 2,000 producers in the United States to carry out its mission. With a social media reach of over 15,000 followers, FOG is connecting and educating with the organic, regenerativeand sustainable food movement in Florida and beyond.

Georgia Organics

Established in 1997 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Georgia Organics is an outgrowth of a growers' collaborative with roots dating to the 1970s. Georgia Organics champions organic agriculture and healthy families by empowering 룰렛 판 to thrive, helping schools engage children in delicious and educational farm-to-school experiences, and making organic and local food accessible to all Georgians.
 

Montana 룰렛 판 Association

The Montana 룰렛 판 Association is the voice of Montana's 룰렛 판 community. MOA is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization that provides education, information, support, assistance, promotion, and representation for 룰렛 판 producers, processors, handlers, retailers, consumers, researchers, agricultural service providers, and other interested parties
 

National Latino 룰렛 판 & Ranchers 

The National Latino 룰렛 판 & Ranchers Trade Association (NLFR) is a membership 501(c)3 community-based organization committed to organize, engage and empower Latino farm and ranching advocacy groups, farmworkers transitioning into farm ownership, and, generally, small producers, throughout the United States and beyond. The association is committed to promote sustainable farm and ranching policy for the improvement of farming operations.

Oregon Tilth Certified 룰렛 판

Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. Oregon Tilth offers educational events throughout the state of Oregon, and provides 룰렛 판 certification services to 룰렛 판 growers, processors, and handlers internationally.
 

룰렛 판 Association of Kentucky 

The 룰렛 판 Association of Kentucky (OAK) is a non-profit organization serving 룰렛 판 and community members across the state. OAK’s mission is to advance organic regenerative agriculture, to improve the health of the environment and our communities. OAK’s programs grow ecological resilience, economic viability and socially just futures for Kentucky 룰렛 판 through educational, technical and market resources. OAK is a leading advocate, educator and technical assistance provider for organic agriculture, serving more than 440 members and 3,000 program participants annually.

Organic Egg 룰렛 판 of America

Formed in 2011, Organic Egg 룰렛 판 of America’s mission is to bring together various stakeholders dedicated to the production of eggs in compliance with the 룰렛 판 Standards, and to create an environment of honesty and co-operation for the betterment of the industry as a whole.
 

룰렛 판 Valley/CROPP Cooperative

Founded in 1988, CROPP is the nation’s largest and most successful 룰렛 판 farmer cooperative, with over 2,000 farmer members in 34 states in the U.S. and in Canada. CROPP has distinguished itself nationally as a leader of 룰렛 판 production, marketing, and farm policy.
 

Pennsylvania Certified 룰렛 판

Pennsylvania Certified 룰렛 판 (PCO) is a USDA-accredited 룰렛 판 certifying agency that educates and certifies growers, processors and handlers of 룰렛 판 crops, wild crops, livestock and livestock products in the contiguous United States. PCO is also proud to be an accredited certifying agent for OPT Certified Grass-Fed 룰렛 판 Certification, which is a separate program that builds upon the 룰렛 판 standards. Founded in 1985, PCO certifies approximately 1700 operations across the U.S.



Tilth Alliance of Washington

Tilth Alliance promotes ecologically sound, economically viable and socially equitable farming practices that improve the health of our communities and natural environment.

 

Western 룰렛 판 Dairy Producers Alliance

The mission of the Western 룰렛 판 Dairy Producers Alliance is to preserve, protect, and ensure the sustainability and integrity of 룰렛 판 dairy farming across the West.

How to get involved

Interested organic 룰렛 판 and organic farming sector, state, and regional organic farming organizations should contact Organic Trade Association Legislative and Farm Policy Associate Laura Holm.

Join us to Amplify the Voice of 룰렛 판 

룰렛 판 can join us in our efforts to promote and protect organic food and agriculture. We are working together to advance critical policy priorities that impact organic 룰렛 판, growers, and ranchers. 

  • Expand domestic acreage
  • Increase 룰렛 판 research
  • Improve oversight of 룰렛 판 imports
  • Protect 룰렛 판 standards

Farmstead Membership

Annual Reports

Hear from FAC's co-chair Adam Warthesen about our successes from 2022!

2023 FAC Annual Report  2022 FAC Annual Report 2021 FAC Annual Report 2020 FAC Annual Report 



2019 FAC Annual Report 2018 FAC Annual Report 2017 FAC Annual Report  

2016 FAC Annual Report 2015 FAC Annual Report 2014 FAC Annual Report

Resources

Operating FAC Guidelines

2023 Meetings and Events

Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific (virtual)

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific (virtual)

Contact
Laura Holm

Legislative and Farm Policy Associate

(202) 539-1375