Representing organic farmers at the national level
Who We Are
The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers.
NEWS
September 2023 Policy Update
See OFA’s new Marker Bill Tracker and read the latest updates on timing for the Farm Bill.
August 2023 Policy Update
Read about Congress’s race to finish key legislation before the end of the fiscal year, progress on a long-awaited animal welfare rule, and updates on USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
OFA Welcomes New Team Members!
OFA brings on new team members to provide targeted Farmer Services and improve farmer communications.
July 2023 Policy Update
Read about work on 2024 agriculture spending bills, how you can support organic in the Farm Bill, and more!
June 2023 Policy Update
Read about the Debt Limit agreement, a new USDA program for Organic Dairy, and how you can take action to support organic farming in the farm bill!
May 2023 Policy Update
Work on Farm Bill Marker bills continues, and a number of bills supporting organic are likely to be introduced next month. Meanwhile, read about the National Organic Standards Board meeting, a request for comments from USDA, and funding…
April 2023 Policy Update
Congress continues work on the Farm Bill and begins the annual Appropriations process, and the National Organic Standards Board will meet this month in Atlanta.
March 2023 Policy Update
Read about OFA Advocacy Days in Washington D.C., new USDA funding for independent meat processors, and how to participate in the upcoming Spring National Organic Standards Board Meeting.
February 2023 Policy Update
Learn about the SOE rule, assistance for organic dairy farms, key congressional committees, and continuance of farm bill hearings.
January 2023 Policy Update
Learn about leadership changes in Congress, wins for organic in the annual spending bill, and save the date for a big spring event.
December 2022 Policy Update
Learn about the midterm election results, what they are likely to mean for the 2023 Farm Bill, and hear about what’s going on at USDA.
November 2022 Policy Update
Find out more about the expanded list of import codes available for organic oversight, rapid implementation on Organic Animal Welfare Standards, USDA listening session on organic pinpointed market development support, and OFA's annual…
Organic Grain Growers: Iowa Suspends Global Processing Inc.’s Grain Dealer Licenses
On October 7, 2022, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) suspended the warehouse and grain dealer licenses for organic grain dealer Global Processing Inc. of Kanawha, Iowa. Global Processing also has facilities…
Policy: A strong voice for organic farmers.
Right now, a lot of people say they speak for organic farmers. Giving organic farmers true representation in policy and Washington, D.C. on the issues important to us is our number one goal.
Join today and support organic farmers!
Organic Farmers Association members support a strong voice for organic farmers in Washington, D.C.
All members receive great benefits like advocacy to protect organic integrity and strengthen support for farmers, regular policy updates, quarterly magazine Organic Voice, and member discounts.
Farm Membership
U.S. certified organic farmers should select this membership. Only farm members are eligible to vote on Organic Farmers Association policy positions and priorities. International farmers, or farms that are not certified organic, should select the Supporter Membership.
Supporter Membership
Not a certified organic farmer, but want to support the organic farmers that make our planet a better place? Supporter members will be connected to the discussions about policies that affect organic farmers, and be called to advocate on their behalf.
Organization Membership
Organizations that have a significant membership (or stakeholders) of certified organic farmers should select this membership. Organization Members receive the tools they need to advocate for policies important to organic farmers.