Organic Farmers Association is excited to announce new team members to elevate farmer voices at the national level
Farmer Services Director: Julia Barton Julia is currently the Policy Specialist at OEFFA and has worked with farmers transitioning to organic and certified organic farmers during her time at OEFFA. She is passionate about elevating farmers’ voices for the changes they need to be successful, while also providing practical knowledge crucial to on-farm success. She and her partner run an organic farm in Ohio. Julia(at)organicfarmersassociation.org
Farmer Services Consultant: Harriet Behar. Harriet has supported organic farmers her whole career, and will bring a wealth of knowledge to all kinds of farmers–even if they are raising organic ostrich! She is an organic farmer in Wisconsin and has worked decades as an organic inspector throughout much of the Great Plains, North Central, and Midwest regions. Harriet(at)organicfarmersassociation.org
Communications Manager: Madison Letizia. Madison is a communications professional with a passion for organic farming, bringing over a decade of marketing, social media, and writing professionalism to the team to help us better communicate all the great work OFA is doing to support organic farmers! Madison(at)organicfarmersassociation.org
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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!
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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.