BRAND NAME OF PRODUCT SUPPLIER GENERIC MATERIAL OMRI STATUSSynthex CA 25 O Exacto Inc adjuvants, nonsynthetic AThiolux Jet Syngenta Crop Protection sulfur, crop protection RYucca Ag-Aide Desert K<strong>in</strong>g International LLC wett<strong>in</strong>g agents AYucca Ag-Aide Powder Desert K<strong>in</strong>g International LLC yucca ALIVESTOCK PRODUCTSGeo Bond Bennett M<strong>in</strong>eral Company m<strong>in</strong>erals, nonsynthetic AOU-Biotal Plus II Lallemand Animal Nutrition microbial products, allowed AOU-Buchneri 500 Lallemand Animal Nutrition microbial products, allowed AProcreat<strong>in</strong>-7 Yeast SAF Agri / LeSaffre Yeast Corp yeast APROCESSING PRODUCTSAntiFoam PD-2840 Magrabar Chemical Corp Inc defoamers APyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0 II MGK Company botanical pesticides RA=Allowed; R=Regulated© 2003 <strong>Organic</strong> Materials Review InstituteGrowers S<strong>in</strong>ce 1883 ProcessorsORGANICALLY GROWN WALNUTSRuss & Kathy LesterOwners5430 Putah Creek Road • W<strong>in</strong>ters, CA 95694-9612530/795-4619 • FAX 530/795-5113www.dixonridgefarms.org • russ@dixonridgefarms.com“A Healthy Wayto Grow”Sal<strong>in</strong>as • Five Po<strong>in</strong>ts • Holtville
BUSINESS RESOURCESCOMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE:RESOURCES AVAILABLEAT THE ROBYN VAN EN CENTERwww.csacenter.orgCSA br<strong>in</strong>gs together community members,farmers and agricultural land <strong>in</strong> a relationshipof mutual support based on an annual commitmentto one another, a commitment thatensures the survival of local agriculture todayand for future generations. The Robyn VanEn Center offers a variety of services to exist<strong>in</strong>gand new CSA farmers and shareholdersnationally.L<strong>in</strong>ks and <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong>clude: TheNational CSA Farm Directory; resources,referrals, l<strong>in</strong>ks; publications, products; onl<strong>in</strong>epost<strong>in</strong>gs of events, positions and <strong>in</strong>formation;technical assistance and support.In addition, the Center answers <strong>in</strong>quiriesfrom across the nation and around the world.It adm<strong>in</strong>isters a biennial CSA farm censusand reports f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs. It does outreach andpublicity about CSA and co-sponsors a biennialCSA conference. Although modern technologycan be a great tool, it is ultimatelygrass roots action and network<strong>in</strong>g that willgrow the CSA movement and help CSAsthrive. You can help: keep the database up todate; contribute articles, research papers andclipp<strong>in</strong>gs for post<strong>in</strong>g and for the library;donate to the Center to help support thesevaluable services.Application Packet $25.00(Grower/Processor/Handler/Retailer/Livestock)Certification Handbook (Manuals 1–4) $20.00OMRI Materials List (Manual 4) $10.00<strong>Organic</strong> Directory $10.00SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLICSupport<strong>in</strong>g Member Sign $25.00<strong>Organic</strong> Cotton <strong>CCOF</strong> T-shirt $15.00(Colors: sage, natural, blue • Sizes: S,M,L,XL)<strong>Organic</strong> Cotton <strong>CCOF</strong> Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Bag $10.00Bumper Sticker: $.50 each or 3/$ 1.00“Support <strong>Organic</strong> Farmers” (English & Ch<strong>in</strong>ese)“Save the Planet: Eat <strong>Organic</strong>”“Br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Organic</strong> Home”“¡Viva La Agricultura <strong>Organic</strong>a!”“<strong>Organic</strong> <strong>Agriculture</strong> & Food” Video $49.99(plus $3 S/H)THE ORGANIC PRICE INDEXwww.newfarm.org/opxThe <strong>Organic</strong> Price Index, the OPX , is acomparison of conventional and organicprices for 40 products, from gra<strong>in</strong>s to vegetables.Browse fruit, vegetable, gra<strong>in</strong>, meat anddairy prices. The OPX Plus has organicpric<strong>in</strong>g for additional fruits and vegetables.There are no conventional comparisons availablefor these additional items, and the itemsvary from week to week.The OPX is a comparison of term<strong>in</strong>almarket, other wholesale and selected largescaleretail prices for organic and conventionalfoods and susta<strong>in</strong>ably raised meats. It isupdated on Tuesday of each week and representsprices for products gathered on Mondayof the same week from markets on theEast and West Coasts.This <strong>in</strong>dex will use the best available dataon the develop<strong>in</strong>g wholesale markets for certifiedorganic fresh produce and gra<strong>in</strong>s, aswell as the emerg<strong>in</strong>g national market for certifiedorganic dairy and self-identified susta<strong>in</strong>ablyraised meats.All prices quoted represent wholesale costsexcept for meats and dairy categories. Dur<strong>in</strong>gsome weeks prices will not be available forsome products. Availability of product ishighly dependent upon factors such asweather and seasonality. This is especiallyrelevant for fruits and vegetables.For Sale to Clients and the General Public<strong>CCOF</strong> CERTIFIED CLIENTS ONLY<strong>CCOF</strong> Logo Stickers (1000 per roll)• “Certified <strong>Organic</strong> by <strong>CCOF</strong>” $10.00• Logo only $ 6.00• Transitional (grower only) $10.00<strong>CCOF</strong> RUBBER STAMP• “Certified <strong>Organic</strong> by <strong>CCOF</strong>” $20.00• Logo only $15.00Twist Ties (per 900/case 10,000)6" — $6.00/$32.00 • 12" — $8.00/$62.0018" — $11.00/$90.00Certified Grower/Processor Signs $27.00(24" x 18" plastic or alum<strong>in</strong>um, w/NOP word<strong>in</strong>g)(Please) Do Not Spray Signs $16.00(2 styles, black on yellow, 12" x 18")To Order, Call Toll Free 888-423-2263, ext. 10 or visit the <strong>CCOF</strong> Store at www.ccof.orgGreat care is be<strong>in</strong>g taken to provide datathat is compatible and comparable. New-Farm has selected products that are generallyavailable <strong>in</strong> organic and conventionalwholesale markets <strong>in</strong> the same geographiclocation and market<strong>in</strong>g area. Over timeNewFarm will add new products as databecomes available.GROWING ORGANICWINEGRAPES SUCCESSFULLYNew Handbook for W<strong>in</strong>egrape GrowersAvailable from Fetzer V<strong>in</strong>eyardsAn <strong>in</strong>troductory handbook for w<strong>in</strong>egrapegrowers <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> convert<strong>in</strong>g to organicfarm<strong>in</strong>g is now available from <strong>CCOF</strong> CertifiedFetzer V<strong>in</strong>eyards. Written by L. AnnThrupp, Ph.D., Manager of <strong>Organic</strong> Developmentfor Fetzer, the 64-page guide is richwith practical advice gleaned from Fetzer’sexperience <strong>in</strong> farm<strong>in</strong>g 2,000 acres of certifiedorganic grapes, and from Dr. Thrupp’s experienceswork<strong>in</strong>g with a variety of organizationsand w<strong>in</strong>eries.Handbook chapters move logically frombasic concepts and pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of organicfarm<strong>in</strong>g, through steps necessary to become acertified organic grower and build with practicalhow-to chapters on soil and fertilitymanagement, biodiversity, weed and pestmanagement and other susta<strong>in</strong>able farm<strong>in</strong>gpractices. It is designed so growers can addresources and <strong>in</strong>formation as they becomemore <strong>in</strong>volved with organic farm<strong>in</strong>g.Also <strong>in</strong>cluded are <strong>in</strong>formation resources,websites, suppliers, consultants and vendorsfor organic products. The handbook complementsthe workshops which have been conductedrecently for more than 150 growersby the UC Davis extension office and Fetzer,and both are part of a grower relations programdesigned to help growers meet Fetzer’sgoal of purchas<strong>in</strong>g only certified organicw<strong>in</strong>egrapes by the end of the decade (<strong>Organic</strong>2010) for all w<strong>in</strong>es produced at the w<strong>in</strong>ery.The handbook is available for $20, plustax and shipp<strong>in</strong>g (total $25). For order formscontact Ann Thrupp or Gloria Seeley at(707) 744-7600 or download the order formfound at www.Fetzer.com.Page 41
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