OFRF's Bob Scowcroft Announces Retirement Plans

OFRF Executive Director Bob Scowcroft chats with CLIFBAR Family Foundation representative Elysa Hammond (center) and OFRF Board Member Ann Thrupp during the 2010 Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, CA.

OFRF Executive Director Bob Scowcroft has outlined plans to retire early next year. At 59, Scowcroft says it is time to turn over the reins of the organization to new leadership. Scowcroft helped co-found OFRF in 1990 and has served as its only executive director. In a letter announcing the pending change, OFRF Board President Deirdre Birmingham praised Scowcroft’s work to advance organic agriculture. She said the organization has long known of Scowcroft’s intentions and is ready with a transition plan that will bring a new executive to OFRF in early 2011. Read More
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