CCOF FOUNDATION

SANTA CRUZ, California, 95060 United States

Mission Statement

Guided by the wisdom of our farming roots, the CCOF Foundation unites the organic community to advance organic agriculture. We offer intentional education, financial support, and growth opportunities for organic professionals.

About This Cause

The CCOF Foundation empowers organic professionals to grow organic agriculture, which in turns creates a more prosperous, resilient world. Our grant programs offer support during pivotal times in an organic professional’s journey. Future Organic Farmers Future Organic Farmers gives $5,000 scholarships to students and early career farmers for organic-focused studies in college or vocational programs. Organic Transition The Organic Transition program gives three-year grants of $10,000 a year to farmers transitioning their land to organic production. Grantees receive multi-year funding, peer-to-peer support, and technical assistance with agronomy, business, financial literacy, marketing, and market development. Hardship Assistance Fund The Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund gives direct financial assistance from $1,000-$20,000 to organic farmers and processors recovering from disasters.

CCOF FOUNDATION
877 Cedar Street Suite 248
SANTA CRUZ, California 95060
United States
Phone 831-423-2263
Twitter @CCOForganic
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