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For a Listing of CCOF signature programs and events visit this webpage
January 2009
January 1, 2009
CCOF Office Closed - New Years Day
January 13, 2009
2009 Cal Poly Ag Showcase/Green Careers in Agriculture Panel
The Cal Poly Ag Showcase is an annual career fair presented by Cal Poly’s Agri-business Management Club and the National Agri-Marketing Association. Over 70 agriculture companies from around California and the nation will be in attendance, sharing information with students about internship and job opportunities. Takes place
Tuesday, January 13th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Chumash Auditorium on Cal Poly SLO Campus. For more information contact:
Elena Hart, 2009 Ag Showcase Chair, cpagshowcase@yahoo.com, (530) 864-0979. The showcase is followed by the "Green Careers in Agriculture" panel from 4 to 5 p.m. in Building 10, Room 206. A panel of industry representatives will share information about the many facets of sustainable agriculture, and how to enter careers in this rapidly growing field.
January 14, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
January 15, 2009
Good Food Film Screening, Santa Cruz CA
CCOF supports Transition Santa Cruz as a co-sponsor of the screening of the 2008 documentary Good Food: anintimate look at the farmers, ranchers and businesses that are
creating a more sustainable food system in the PacificNorthwest. The film screening will be followed by a discussion about sustainable food systems with Darrell Wong of Free Wheelin’ Farms. Location: First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz. Film begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information visit www.transitionsc.org.
January 15, 2009
UC Organic Soil Fertility Management Symposium 2009, UC Davis, CA
Combining the latest technical information on nutrient dynamics in organically-managed soils with practical results of on-farm nutrient management research, this program is intended for growers, consultants, students, and government agency personnel who work with people in this fast-growing segment of agriculture. Speakers from throughout California, will discuss information relevant to a wide range of production environments. Visit the UC Davis Vegetable and Research Information Center for more information.
January 18-20, 2009
34th Winter Fancy Food Show · San Francisco, California
More information here.
January 21-24, 2009
29th Annual Eco-Farm Conference, Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA
The theme this year is: "United We Grow" www.eco-farm.org
January 30-31, 2009
Future of Local Food: Slide Show and Community Event, Santa Cruz, CA
Transition Santa Cruz will be hosting a two-day event that invites
attendees to explore the next steps in moving towards a re-localized
food system. The first day includes a farm slide show and panel conversation
titled “The Future of Local Food.” Day two will begin with a community conversation
about the future of local food. The day-long conversation will be an “Open Space” meeting facilitated by Tim Galarneau of CASFS. One of the goals of this event
will be to resurrect the Food Systems Network which last met in 2005, as an
informal network of organizations invested in creating locally based food systems.
CCOF is a proud sponsor of this event. For more information view the event flyer or visit www.transitionsc.org.
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February 2009
February 1, 2009
Paper Submission Deadline: IFOAM Conference on Organic Animals and Plant Breeding, Santa Fe, NM
IFOAM and Seeds of Change jointly host a Breeding Diversity conference to bring together experiences and views from a wide range of perspectives on organic breeding.
IFOAM calls for contributions to this event and invites farmers and scientists, traders and certifiers, gardeners and animal breeders, professionals and dedicated hobby breeders to submit their papers with the submission form by February 1, 2009. For more information on criteria regarding content and format of your abstract, email Zoe Heuschkel at conference@ifoam.org. For more information on the event, sponsorship opportunities and the plant demonstration plot project, visit the IFOAM events homepage.
February 3, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
February 4, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Marketing Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details.
February 7, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting and Annual Membership Meeting, Sacramento, CA
Please join CCOF for our 2009 Annual Meeting and reception, which proves to be an informative and exciting topic. We have convened a panel of experts who will talk about FOOD LABELS: ORGANIC AND BEYOND, and we need you there to challenge and interact with these experts as we discuss Organic and other food labels - trends, integrity, enforceability, and consumer preferences. More information.
February 9, 2009
CCOF Going Organic System Plan (OSP) Training, Woodland, CA
The CCOF Going Organic Project provides tools for experienced organic farmers as well as those interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition. The OSP Training seminar will provide a detailed look at documenting farm management practices and filling out an OSP, the first step towards organic certification. The training is free and open to all interested parties. Location: UCCE Norton Hall, 70 Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695. For more information visit http://www.ccof.org/goingorganic.php or contact Fred Thomas at (530) 891-6958 or by email at fred@ccof.org.
February 10, 2009
CCOF Going Organic System Plan (OSP) Training, Chico, CA
The CCOF Going Organic Project provides tools for experienced organic farmers as well as those interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition. The OSP Training seminar will provide a detailed look at documenting farm management practices and filling out an OSP, the first step towards organic certification. The training is free and open to all interested parties. Location: CSU, Chico Farm, 311 Nicholaus G. Shouten Lane, Chico, CA 95928. For more information visit http://www.ccof.org/goingorganic.php or contact Fred Thomas at (530) 891-6958 or by email at fred@ccof.org.
February 10-12, 2009
World Ag Expo · Tulare, California
Held in Tulare, California, the second week of February each year. The show is the world's largest agricultural exposition, with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, over 1,600 exhibitors, and more than 100,000 attendees. here.
February 16, 2009
CCOF Office Closed - President's Day Holiday
February 18, 2009
CCOF Going Organic System Plan (OSP) Training, Placerville, CA
The CCOF Going Organic Project provides tools for experienced organic farmers as well as those interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition. The OSP Training seminar will provide a detailed look at documenting farm management practices and filling out an OSP, the first step towards organic certification. The training is free and open to all interested parties. Location: UCCE Bethell-Delfino Agriculture Building, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667. For more information visit http://www.ccof.org/goingorganic.php or contact Fred Thomas at (530) 891-6958 or by email at fred@ccof.org.
February 19-22, 2009
BioFach Trade Show, Nuremberg, Germany
Visit the BioFach website for more information.
February 25, 2009
CCOF Going Organic System Plan (OSP) Training, Modesto, CA
The CCOF Going Organic Project provides tools for experienced organic farmers as well as those interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition. The OSP Training seminar will provide a detailed look at documenting farm management practices and filling out an OSP, the first step towards organic certification. The training is free and open to all interested parties. Location: UCCE/Ag Commissioner, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Rm DE, Modesto, CA 95358. For more information visit http://www.ccof.org/goingorganic.php or contact Fred Thomas at (530) 891-6958 or by email at fred@ccof.org.
February 26, 2009
CCOF Going Organic System Plan (OSP) Training, Tulare, CA
The CCOF Going Organic Project provides tools for experienced organic farmers as well as those interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition. The OSP Training seminar will provide a detailed look at documenting farm management practices and filling out an OSP, the first step towards organic certification. The training is free and open to all interested parties. Location: Heritage Complex
Tulare Agri Center, 4500 S. Laspina, Tulare, CA 93274. For more information visit http://www.ccof.org/goingorganic.php or contact Fred Thomas at (530) 891-6958 or by email at fred@ccof.org.
March 2009
March 3 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
March 5-8, 2009
Natural Products Expo-West, Anaheim, CA
Being part of the world’s largest natural and organic products trade show is the best investment you can make on behalf of your company. Join over 50,000 attendees for a chance to see over 3000 exhibits, sample tons of new products and explore new ideas that can all help your business grow. View the Expo-West website for more details.
March TBA, 2009
CCOF Going Organic System Plan (OSP) Training, Lakeport, CA
The CCOF Going Organic Project provides tools for experienced organic farmers as well as those interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition. The OSP Training seminar will provide a detailed look at documenting farm management practices and filling out an OSP, the first step towards organic certification. The training is free and open to all interested parties. Location: TBA, Lakeport, CA. For more information visit http://www.ccof.org/goingorganic.php or contact Fred Thomas at (530) 891-6958 or by email at fred@ccof.org.
March 18 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
March 24-26, 2009
UC Davis Produce Marketing Seminar, Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Theater, Davis, CA
The University of California-Davis Postharvest Technology Research & Information Center is offering a course titled “Fresh Produce Marketing Strategies.” The three-day course is designed to meet the needs of fresh produce industry managers and executives by improving their ability to develop and execute marketing strategies. The program includes case studies and practical discussions featuring classroom discussions and breakout sessions covering such topics as consolidation, channel blurring and evolving consumer preferences. Space is limited to 45 participants for this event. To register email Brian Frederick at writer@thepacker.com. For more info.
April 2009
April 7, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
April 15 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
May 2009
May 5 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
May 15, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Board Meeting
Conference call, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (PDT). Contact xela@ccof.org for details.
May 25, 2009
CCOF Office Closed - Memorial Day
June 2009
June 2 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
June 3-5, 2009
The Organic Summit, Stevenson, WA
Visit The Organic Summit website for more information.
June 16-18, 2009
All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show, Chicago, IL
All Things Organic will co-locate with two cultural food events—Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food—June 16-18, 2009. Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food are the leading Hispanic and Asian food shows in the market. The synergy of these events will bring into focus the two fastest-growing segments of food sales in North America: organic and ethnic & specialty foods. The co-location of the three shows will bring the certified organic and ethnic food and beverage markets together in one focused event to deliver the latest trends and showcase new and innovative products for a show you will not want to miss! Visit the All Things Organic website for more information.
June 17 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
July 2009
July 7 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
July 15 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
August 2009
August 4 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
August 14, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Board Meeting
Conference call, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (PDT). Contact xela@ccof.org for details.
August 25-28, 2009
IFOAM Conference on Organic Animals and Plant Breeding, Santa Fe, NM
IFOAM and Seeds of Change jointly host the Breeding Diversity conference to bring together experiences and views from a wide range of perspectives on organic breeding.
IFOAM calls for contributions to this event and invites farmers and scientists, traders and certifiers, gardeners and animal breeders, professionals and dedicated hobby breeders to submit their papers with the submission form by February 1st 2009. For more information on criteria regarding content and format of your abstract, email Zoe Heuschkel at conference@ifoam.org. For more information on the event, sponsorship opportunities and the plant demonstration plot project, visit the IFOAM events homepage.
September 2009
September 1 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
September 7, 2009
CCOF Office Closed - Labor Day
September 16 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
October 2009
October 6 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
October 12, 2009
CCOF Office Closed - Columbus/ Indigenous People's Day
October 21 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
October 23, 2009
CCOF's 4th Annual Organic Beer & Wine Tasting in San Francisco
Join CCOF for our popular Organic Beer & Wine Tasting event in conjunction with the Ferry Building's Annual Harvest Festival. Sample premium brews, wines and spirits and learn about the benefits of organics. Visit the Tasting Event Website for information and updates.
November 2009
November 3, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
November 21, 2009
CCOF, Inc. Board Meeting
CCOF Office, Santa Cruz , all day. Contact xela@ccof.org for details.
December 2009
December 1 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
December 16 , 2009
CCOF, Inc. Finance Committee Meeting
Conference call. Contact xela@ccof.org for details
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