Consolidation in Organic Agriculture - CCOF

BUSINESS RESOURCESCOMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE:RESOURCES AVAILABLEAT THE ROBYN VAN EN CENTERwww.csacenter.orgCSA brings together community members,farmers and agricultural land in 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 existingand new CSA farmers and shareholdersnationally.Links and information include: TheNational CSA Farm Directory; resources,referrals, links; publications, products; onlinepostings of events, positions and information;technical assistance and support.In addition, the Center answers inquiriesfrom across the nation and around the world.It administers a biennial CSA farm censusand reports findings. 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 networking that willgrow the CSA movement and help CSAsthrive. You can help: keep the database up todate; contribute articles, research papers andclippings for posting 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) $10.00Organic Directory $10.00SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLICSupporting Member Sign $25.00Organic Cotton CCOF T-shirt $15.00(Colors: sage, natural, blue • Sizes: S,M,L,XL)Organic Cotton CCOF Shopping Bag $10.00Bumper Sticker: $.50 each or 3/$ 1.00“Support Organic Farmers” (English & Chinese)“Save the Planet: Eat Organic”“Bring Organic Home”“¡Viva La Agricultura Organica!”“Organic Agriculture & Food” Video $49.99(plus $3 S/H)THE ORGANIC PRICE INDEXwww.newfarm.org/opxThe Organic Price Index, the OPX , is acomparison of conventional and organicprices for 40 products, from grains to vegetables.Browse fruit, vegetable, grain, meat anddairy prices. The OPX Plus has organicpricing 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 terminalmarket, other wholesale and selected largescaleretail prices for organic and conventionalfoods and sustainably 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 index will use the best available dataon the developing wholesale markets for certifiedorganic fresh produce and grains, aswell as the emerging national market for certifiedorganic dairy and self-identified sustainablyraised meats.All prices quoted represent wholesale costsexcept for meats and dairy categories. Duringsome 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 PublicCCOF CERTIFIED CLIENTS ONLYCCOF Logo Stickers (1000 per roll)• “Certified Organic by CCOF” $10.00• Logo only $ 6.00• Transitional (grower only) $10.00CCOF RUBBER STAMP• “Certified Organic by CCOF” $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 aluminum, w/NOP wording)(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 CCOF Store at www.ccof.orgGreat care is being taken to provide datathat is compatible and comparable. New-Farm has selected products that are generallyavailable in organic and conventionalwholesale markets in the same geographiclocation and marketing area. Over timeNewFarm will add new products as databecomes available.GROWING ORGANICWINEGRAPES SUCCESSFULLYNew Handbook for Winegrape GrowersAvailable from Fetzer VineyardsAn introductory handbook for winegrapegrowers interested in converting to organicfarming is now available from CCOF CertifiedFetzer Vineyards. Written by L. AnnThrupp, Ph.D., Manager of Organic Developmentfor Fetzer, the 64-page guide is richwith practical advice gleaned from Fetzer’sexperience in farming 2,000 acres of certifiedorganic grapes, and from Dr. Thrupp’s experiencesworking with a variety of organizationsand wineries.Handbook chapters move logically frombasic concepts and principles of organicfarming, through steps necessary to become acertified organic grower and build with practicalhow-to chapters on soil and fertilitymanagement, biodiversity, weed and pestmanagement and other sustainable farmingpractices. It is designed so growers can addresources and information as they becomemore involved with organic farming.Also included are information 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 purchasing only certified organicwinegrapes by the end of the decade (Organic2010) for all wines produced at the winery.The handbook is available for $20, plustax and shipping (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