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OFA’s Farmer HelpLine is here to assist farmers and landowners curious about conservation and organic as well as farms currently transitioning to organic production.
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 2024 Policy Update
Read updates from our Policy Director on the likely Farm Bill extension and participating in the NOSB Fall Meeting.
August 2024 Policy Update
Read updates from our Policy Director on the stalled Farm Bill and appropriations progress, as well as the 2027 Census of Agriculture.
Summer Interns Join OFA to Explore Organic Careers
Organic Farmers Association welcomed interns to the team to learn about organic agriculture and advocacy.
July 2024 Policy Update
Read about new and upcoming Farm Bill marker bills and the House subcommittee's approval of a draft version of its Ag/FDA spending bill.
June 2024 Policy Update
Learn about progress on the Farm Bill, OFA’s comments on proposed rules for organic mushrooms and pet food, and more!
May 2024 Policy Update
Read about progress on the Farm Bill, the recent National Organic Standards Board Meeting, an organic in-district farm visit, and other news!
OFA Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Framework
This spring Organic Farmers Association welcomed three interns to the team to learn about organic agriculture and advocacy.
Spring 2024 OFA Oral Comments to NOSB
Four members of OFA's staff shared in-person or virtual comments during the spring 2024 NOSB meeting in Milwaukee, WI. Comments focused on key priority areas for the organization.
April 2024 Policy Update
Read about new resources for organic advocates, a second round of Organic Market Development Grants, and proposed rule changes for organic mushroom and pet food standards.
OFA’s Spring Interns Help Elevate Farmer Voices
This spring Organic Farmers Association welcomed three interns to the team to learn about organic agriculture and advocacy.
March 2024 Policy Update
Agriculture Appropriations Bill passes, OFA Farmer Fly-In, mushroom & pet food standards, and Spring NOSB meeting.
OFA Heads to Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Farm Bill Policies
Agriculture appropriations deadline postponed, Spring Farm Bill, Spring NOSB Meeting
February 2024 Policy Update
Agriculture appropriations deadline postponed, Spring Farm Bill, Spring NOSB Meeting
Protecting Your Harvest: Mitigating Risks in Buyer Bankruptcies
What are the proactive steps a farmer can take to mitigate the impact a buyer bankruptcy might have on their operation?
January 2024 Policy Update
Appropriations deadline looms, spring Farm Bill, conservation practices funding, and more.
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.
The Organic Farmers Association is the ONLY national organization where solely independent certified organic farms determine its policies and work agenda. OFA was founded on the belief that the voice of farmers like you should carry the most weight in agricultural policy decisions.
In recent years, OFA has made a difference by putting significant pressure on the USDA to finalize the Origin of Livestock Rule to help organic dairies and finalize the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule to stop organic fraud and increase enforcement. We testified and advocated to allow paper pots for small-scale vegetable growers, introduced the ODAIRY Act of 2023, and advocated for stronger animal welfare standards for organic livestock and poultry production (OLPS Rule).
We have proved that farmer voices are stronger when we work together. Join us in this movement by becoming a member today!
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 and food systems 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 and extend their network.