Help us Build the Future of our Food and Farming System!
Since the Organic Foods Production Act was first authorized in the 1990 Farm Bill, the Farm Bill process has been a critical legislative vehicle to address the needs of organic farmers, businesses, and consumers.
Organic agriculture is a systems-based approach to growing food that has scientifically proven benefits. Despite this, organic has not received its fair share of investment from USDA. Now is the time to ramp up support for organic producers who contribute to the well- being of ecosystems and communities.
Organic agriculture is a regenerative system and reducing barriers to organic food production will contribute to a resilient food system, economic opportunities, and the preservation of natural resources.
Last year, an incredible delegation of NOC farmers, retailers, companies, and advocates met with 56 Congressional Offices, 24 of which sit on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees - the committees responsible for writing the Farm Bill. Next month, a delegation of organic advocates will converge in D.C. to share our vision for how organic agriculture can contribute to rural economies and to the health of communities.
Will you help us make an impact? Here are two ways to support NOC and elevate our message:
#1) Donate to support our meetings with Members of Congress.
Gathering organic advocates from across the country to meet directly with people making decisions about the Farm Bill in Washington D.C requires significant resources. Every dollar raised for this effort will be doubled by our generous member, Nature’s Path.
#2) Tell your member of congress to support the Opportunities in Organic Act!
This legislation would increase Organic Certification Cost Share Program reimbursements, authorize a suite of flexible, easy to access tools to reduce barriers to organic agriculture, and increase technical expertise and support within public institutions and nonprofit organizations. Support for this bill is critical to ensure the future of organic agriculture & to reduce barriers and help farmers transition to organic.
