Powering Change: OFA Launches Match Campaign with Bluestone Life
At the Organic Farmers Association (OFA), we believe in the power of people to create lasting change, and this week we’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to amplify that power. Thanks to the generosity of our matching sponsor, Bluestone Life, every dollar you donate on Giving Tuesday (December 3, 2024) up to $5,000 will have twice the impact on building a stronger, healthier organic farming system.
Meet Bluestone: Life Insurance for Family, Community, and Planet
Bluestone Life isn’t just a sponsor, their business is built to support high-impact nonprofits like OFA. Bluestone and OFA are energized by the opportunity to align daily decisions, from the food we eat to our financial decisions, to strengthen our communities and safeguard our planet. Bluestone exemplifies the belief that our daily decisions create ripple effects of positive change.
A Shared Vision
The heart of OFA lies in its members—farmers, supporters, and organizations—whose voices drive policy changes that improve the health of our environment, communities, and food system. Together, we’re working toward a future where organic farmers are empowered and supported, and organic policies are prioritized in the Farm Bill for the benefit of all.
OFA and Bluestone share a belief in the transformative power of grassroots efforts. Whether it’s farmers advocating in Washington D.C., consumers making conscious decisions, or donors supporting organizations with shared goals, each action is a building block for a stronger, more resilient world.
How Can You Support This Movement
On December 3, 2024—Giving Tuesday—Bluestone will match every dollar donated up to $5,000. That means a $50 gift becomes $100 or a $250 contribution becomes $500. This is an easy way for you to help OFA reach our $5,000 goal for Giving Tuesday.
Your donation fuels OFA’s work to support farmers, shape policy, and grow the organic farming movement for a healthier future. With a new administration we expect work on the Farm Bill to happen right away in 2025. Help us reach our $5,000 goal and jumpstart our 2025 policy priorities to make sure organic is included and prioritized!
What We Can Achieve Together
By doubling your support on Giving Tuesday, OFA will be able to:
- Bring farmers to Washington, D.C. for critical advocacy through our annual Fly-In
- Push forward Farm Bill marker bills that prioritize organic farming
- Provide resources and support to farmers nationwide to strengthen their voices and their farms
By donating to OFA, you’re standing up for a healthier environment, stronger communities, and a robust organic farming system. Your contribution powers the work that bolsters farmers and shapes the policies that will grow our movement in 2025 and beyond.
This is your chance to make a difference. Every dollar you give on Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $5,000 by Bluestone Life, doubling your power to fuel our mission.
Donate to support OFA’s work in 2025 and be that one ripple that creates change for a stronger, farmer-driven organic food system.
Together, we’ll make a lasting impact. Thank you for your support!
Would you prefer to mail in your donation? Please make a check payable to Organic Farmers Association and mail to PO Box 709 Spirit Lake, IA 51360. Questions? Reach out at 202-643-5363 or info@OrganicFarmersAssociation.org.
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.