Organic Questions?
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
April 2024 Policy Update
April 6, 2024
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
March 28, 2024
This spring Organic Farmers Association welcomed three interns to the team to learn about organic agriculture and advocacy.
March 2024 Policy Update
March 11, 2024
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
March 1, 2024
Agriculture appropriations deadline postponed, Spring Farm Bill, Spring NOSB Meeting
February 2024 Policy Update
February 9, 2024
Agriculture appropriations deadline postponed, Spring Farm Bill, Spring NOSB Meeting
Protecting Your Harvest: Mitigating Risks in Buyer Bankruptcies
January 11, 2024
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
January 8, 2024
Appropriations deadline looms, spring Farm Bill, conservation practices funding, and more.
December 2023 Policy Update
December 10, 2023
Appropriations package delayed, Farm Bill extended, inequities in crop insurance, and more.
November 2023 Policy Update
November 13, 2023
Read about a long awaited win for organic, a possible Farm Bill extension, and new Farm Bill marker bills endorsed by OFA!
OFA Welcomes New Interns
November 9, 2023
OFA brings on new team members to provide targeted Farmer Services and improve farmer communications.
OFA Celebrates Finalization of OLPS
October 25, 2023
Read the latest on Farm Bill delays, new crop insurance options, more funding for dairy, and more.
O DAIRY Act of 2023 Introduced
October 19, 2023
Read the latest on Farm Bill delays, new crop insurance options, more funding for dairy, and more.
October 2023 Policy Update
October 8, 2023
Read the latest on Farm Bill delays, new crop insurance options, more funding for dairy, and more.
September 2023 Policy Update
September 10, 2023
See OFA’s new Marker Bill Tracker and read the latest updates on timing for the Farm Bill.
August 2023 Policy Update
August 6, 2023
Read about Congress’s race to finish key legislation before the end of the fiscal year, progress on a long-awaited animal welfare rule, and updates on USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
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.