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Policy Program

About OFRF's Policy Program

OFRF's Policy Program is the voice of organic family farmers in the halls of government. Our policy team:

  • Analyzes proposed policies at the state and federal level
  • Advances an organic agriculture policy platform in Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and in state governments
  • Educates and mobilizes organic farmers and ranchers on important policy issues

Our Work

Join OFRF's Organic Farmers Action Network
By joining OFAN you'll receive free, periodic policy updates, which will help you effectively communicate with Congress on policy issues that
affect organic farmers and ranchers.

Federal Legislation for Organic Agriculture
Find out more about OFRF policy initiatives and information about key federal funding programs in support of organic agriculture.

USDA Conservation Programs Resource Pages
Find out about opportunities to apply for USDA conservation programs, including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the EQIP Organic Initiative, and the Conservation Stewardship Program. Learn about how you can help improve conservation programs for organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers.

Help Educate Congress about Organic Agriculture
Urge Your Representative to Join the Organic Caucus


RESOURCES

NEW! Download our latest 2012 Farm Bill fact sheets...

Guide Helps Organic Producers Shape Conservation Programs

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Organic farming systems provide many conservation benefits and farmers can be rewarded for these practices through conservation programs. A new guide that provides producers with information on how they can shape federal programs to better recognize the conservation benefits or organic agriculture. Full Story

NEWS

OFRF to Join National Work On
Improving Organic Conservation Practices

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The Organic Farming Research Foundation recently learned it has received funding as part of a national collaborative which will review and update federal conservation practices so they work better in organic and other sustainable farm systems. Full Story


RECENT STORIES
July 26, 2011
The 2012 Farm Bill Debate Begins
First Field Hearing Held In Michigan in late May;
Next Field Hearing to Take Place in Wichita, KS on August 25

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