Join the Organic Farmers Association and Have Your Policy Needs Heard
OFA is the only national organization where certified organic farmers set and lead policy priorities. Join organic farmers and supporters across the country advocating for the policies that protect small and midsized family farms.
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Membership
For U.S. Certified Organic Farmers
As a Farm Member, you have full voting rights on OFA’s policy positions and priorities making you a direct decision-maker in the national organic movement.
Supporter Membership
For Anyone Who Believes in Organic Farming
Not certified organic? A concerned consumer? Retired organic farmer? You can still make a difference! Supporter members receive policy updates, action alerts, and opportunities to advocate on behalf of organic farmers nationwide.
Organization Membership
For Organizations Serving Organic Farmers
Extend your network and give your members a stronger national voice. Organization Members get advocacy tools, policy resources, and direct connection to the broader organic farming community.
How Does It Work?
OFA strives to build and support an organic farmer-led national movement and policy platform by:
- developing and advocating for policies that benefit certified organic farmers
- strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations
- supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional, and national organic farm organizations
What Is OFA Working On?
Priorities voted on by farmer members for 2026 can be found here, including:
Improving Organic Integrity: We will require the USDA’s National Organic Program to continuously improve organic standards, keep pace with our growing industry, and address and prevent fraud.
Making USDA Programs Work for Organic Farmers: We are working to expand the Organic Certification Cost Share Program to better serve small diversified producers; support the transition to organic with grants for technical assistance; streamline and improve crop insurance for organic farmers; and raise the loan limit to make USDA Micro Loans available to more farms.
Funding Increased Organic Research: We advocate for organic research that prioritizes helping organic farmers prepare for and recover from extreme weather events, develop regionally appropriate publicly available seeds and breeds, and address organic production challenges with methods that reduce the need for inputs.
If these issues and others matter to you and your farm, join as an OFA member now to strengthen the organic movement and secure your farm’s future success.
What Does It Cost?
We offer our annual membership on a sliding scale fee structure, so you can join at a rate that works for you. You can join with a one-time payment or select to have your membership renew automatically annually or monthly.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Membership and Outreach Coordinator, Amber Lippon at 202-643-5363, Ext. 5 or Amber[at]OrganicFarmersAssociation.org.
Other Member Benefits Include:
- A process to participate in and direct national grassroots policy priorities and positions
- Monthly policy updates, action alerts, and education opportunities
- Policy work advocating for certified organic farmers and their customers within Congress and at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
- Organic farmer representation and input at the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meetings
- Eligibility to run for OFA Governing Council or Policy Committee leadership positions
- A National Clearinghouse of Organic Farm Education opportunities
- Access to peer-to-peer collaborations through OFA’s Farmer Circles and Farmer Workgroups where you identify policy needs and the practical solutions
- Member-only discounts and promotions from businesses you already use
OFA Member Cost-Saving Benefits
Discounts from these businesses can pay back your OFA membership fees!
