Fall Organic Harvest Benefit Draws
New Friends and Enthusiastic Supporters
Dr. Eric Brennan Recognized for Organic Research

More than 140 guests joined the Organic Farming Research Foundation in San Francisco for the 2009 Fall Organic Harvest Benefit Reception & Dinner. OFRF’s board president, Wisconsin apple grower Deirdre Birmingham, joined three other board members and 12 staff in welcoming first-time attendees and long-time supporters.

Eric Brennan

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We feasted on delicious fare prepared by coordinating chef John Mitchell, Donna Insalaco, Ron Boyd, Kimberly Alter, Charlie Ayers, Patti Dellamonica-Bauler and host chef Mark Dommen. It was a true celebration of another bountiful harvest, and one highlighted by our recognition of Dr. Eric Brennan, an organic farming researcher with the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in Salinas, Calif.

Brennan is a former OFRF research grantee, and he told the group the Foundation provided him with more than simple financial support to conduct his research into organic cover crops.

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For more about Eric Brennan’s research into organic cover crop practices, view Eric's profile on our site. Read Dr. Brennan’s report on his OFRF funded research.

Whole Foods Market co-hosted the event, as they have since 1993. Northern California Region Vice President Joe Rogoff said 2009 was an interesting year that has seen the organic industry continue to grow despite a challenging economy.

This year’s event grossed over $100,000 thanks to the great support and generosity of our sponsors, in-kind donors and attendees. Thank you to everyone who helped make this wonderful evening possible.

OFRF has funded over $2 million in organic farming research and education grants, and spearheaded landmark federal legislation on behalf of organic food and farming programs.

OFRF’s 17th Annual Fall Organic Harvest Benefit will gather leaders of the Northern California organic food and farming community to celebrate the season and support the work of OFRF. This event will also support OFRF's ongoing grantmaking policy and public information programs.

$300 donation requested per person

OFRF gratefully acknowledges our underwriters for making this event possible and for supporting organic farming research and education.