California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is one of the nation’s first organic-certifying organizations and a leader in helping to establish organic certification standards nationwide. The organization’s certification standards were used as a foundation for the USDA National Organic Program, proudly making “certified organic” a claim that can be regulated federally. A nonprofit agency, California Certified Organic Farmers is based in Santa Cruz, California, and has offered full-time, remote job opportunities in the past. The company promises its team members a supportive atmosphere, a competitive benefits package for eligible staff, a dog-friendly office, and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, among other perks.

The history of California Certified Organic Farmers traces to 1973 when 54 farmers came together to help define organic standards and certify growers of organic produce. Today, the organization offers resources, events, and training and advocates in Washington, DC, for legislation regarding food production and agriculture policy in the organic industry. Each CCOF-certified operation gives 2% of its certification fees back to CCOF, which enables the organization to give grants to students and teachers studying organics, as well as assist organic farmers financially. Certified Organic magazine, a product of California Certified Organic Farmers, reaches more than 2,800 organic farmers, policymakers, and leaders in the organic food sector.

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is one of the nation’s first organic-certifying organizations and a leader in helping to establish organic certification standards nationwide. The organization’s certification standards were used as a foundation for the USDA National Organic Program, proudly making “certified organic” a claim that can be regulated federally. A nonprofit agency, California Certified Organic Farmers is based in Santa Cruz, California, and has offered full-time, remote job opportunities in the past. The company promises its team members a supportive atmosphere, a competitive benefits package for eligible staff, a dog-friendly office, and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, among other perks.

The history of California Certified Organic Farmers traces to 1973 when 54 farmers came together to help define organic standards and certify growers of organic produce. Today, the organization offers resources, events, and training and advocates in Washington, DC, for legislation regarding food production and agriculture policy in the organic industry. Each CCOF-certified operation gives 2% of its certification fees back to CCOF, which enables the organization to give grants to students and teachers studying organics, as well as assist organic farmers financially. Certified Organic magazine, a product of California Certified Organic Farmers, reaches more than 2,800 organic farmers, policymakers, and leaders in the organic food sector.