OFRF will recognize Eric Brennan for his pioneering organic research at the organization’s annual Fall Organic Harvest Benefit Reception and Dinner in San Francisco.

Brennan is an OFRF research grant recipient, and he says the Santa Cruz-based foundation played a key role in moving his initial research forward. More»

In another advance for organic agriculture at the USDA, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed MILES McEVOY to lead the National Organic Program. McEvoy acquired a reputation as a strong advocate for ensuring organic integrity while serving more than 20 years as head of the Organic Certification Program in Washington State. McEvoy said protecting organic integrity will remain a top priority in his new post. More»

JOHARI COLE, organic farmer and OFRF Board Member, serves on the Illinois task force that put together a legislative proposal to promote local food production, processing and sales. Gov. Patrick Quinn recently signed the bill into law, and Johari told us: "Yes. That was my first bill signed into law! Still excited!" Read more about Illinois' Local Food, Farms and Jobs Act of 2009, resulting in the report: Local Food, Farms & Jobs: Growing the Illinois Economy, a resource for community activists interested in promoting local food and farming systems.