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Buy Seat Belts Online

Tractor, Forklift, Bus and Van Seat Belts Easily Purchased Online: Offering a huge selection of seat belts including 2 point (lap only) non-retractable or retractable seat belts. Also, easily order online micro-switch seat belts that will not let the equipment startup until the operator has buckled up. Many colors and sizes to choose from. Visit the online store. (Posted 12/18/2008)

Dairy Goats from Camp Joy Gardens (Santa Cruz Area).
We have one- and two-year-old does that would be great animals to start a herd or add to an existing herd. Call for details: (831) 338-3651.

(Posted 11/18/08)

Land for Sale or Lease
Check out land listings at the California Farm Link

Farm and Processing/Distribution Center for Lease

Certified Organic farm and processing center for lease in Phoenix, AZ.

Sophisticated turn-key 34-acre organic salad or speciality veg farm. All equipment available, experienced farmer for consulting. Tractors, with harvest equipment, all processing equipment, cooling, distribution center.

Owner retired, interested in vested partner or possible sweat equity opportunity for the right person. Great potential for successful local business, with restaurant, retailers and schools. Contact: Sally LaPlace, Blue Sky Organic Farms (602) 763-9413.

(Posted 12/18/08)

Land for Sale or Lease
Two twenty-acre contiguous parcels, each containing an available homesite. Good orchard soil, CCOF'd (yo91) for 12 years, organically farmed for 17+ years, mostly in alfalfa for many years; well water. 5 miles northwest of Yuba City, Sutter County. 50 miles north of Sacramento. Contact, Owner: hartbilt@succeed.net.

(Posted 12/5/08)

Property for Sale

Organic Fruit Orchard in WA $495,000 OBO. 13 acres, 2 houses, retail and wholesale customers. Click here for more information. Call (509) 738-6305.

(Posted 12/2/2008)

Property for Sale

Just reduced to $1,195,000. Excellent soils and affordable water sources from either/or flood irrigation through the water district and two wells. Ideal for orchard or vineyard production or other field crops. Agro-tourism possibilities; farm stay, a tasting room or your private country retreat. Click here for more information, or call Bill (530) 570-3599 or Kathryn (530) 864-5656.

(Posted 11/25/2008)

Farm Stay
Coastal canyon 10 minutes from the ocean in Cayucos, CA. Close to wineries, Big Sur, Hearst Castle and more. 4 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home with master suite, dining room, family room, living room, full kitchen and laundry area. Starry nights, nature walks and hiking trails. Email: pacificfarm@yahoo.com.

(Posted 11/25/2008)

Warehouse & Organic Nursery for Lease
Located in Aptos, CA, this is a full organic propagation, growing and warehousing operation on a manageable 4-acre plot. 2,000 sq. ft. greenhouse with bottom heat, misting system and ventilation. 3,200 sq. ft. shade structures, plus ½ acre growing grounds with raised bench space/prop area. 3,450 sq. ft. warehouse includes 480 sq. ft. cold storage, small office, 1,000 gal. diesel tank and pump, 3-phase power, loading docks, air compressor and more. Click here for more information or call (831) 688-1088.

(Posted 11/25/2008)

House and Organic Greenhouse for Sale
State of the art USDA Certified Organic Greenhouse (24’X70’) and 3 BR, 2 bath house on ½ acre. Established wholesale accounts. Near the north rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce National Parks, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. $189,500. For more information visit www.adoberealtyaz.com and click ‘featured listings.’ Email darkstarorganics@xpressweb.com or call (928) 643-6777.

(Posted 11/25/2008)

Organic Vineyard for Sale
51 acre vineyard that produces premium grapes & award winning wines nestled in Mt. Lassen Range. Newly constructed 3,000 sq.ft. home and 1,000 sq.ft tasting room with panoramic views or valley. Fish trophy trout in 6-acre pond filled by deeded water rights. Crushing pad & winery can be built, pre-approved by County. 2br/1ba workers compound. Contact Jim Ramsay, CCIM, at (530) 524-9499.
(Posted 11/25/2008)

Organic Land for Lease
368 acres of organic farmland available in Northern Yolo County. District 108 water from the Sacramento River. Laser leveled, suitable for rice, tomatoes, wheat, safflower, corn, etc. Equipment and labor available on site. Call (916) 207-6580.
(Posted 11/25/2008)

Organic Land for Lease
Small (1-5 acres) certified parcels available. Growers interested in demonstrating diversified and sustainable production practices to beginning farmers and the public are particularly welcome. Contact Brett Melone, Executive Director, Agriculture and Land Based Training Association (ALBA) at (831) 758-1469 or brett@albafarmers.org.

(Posted 11/25/2008)

Crops For Sale

HAVE HAY, WILL FEED - We have organic alfalfa hay and room to feed up to 300 of your organic yearlings. Call for fed-out price - Carey Ranches (west of Alturas, CA): 530-233-2517 or email careyon@hdo.net. (Posted 12/15/08)

Organic Wine Grapes - Health Heart Farms has 35-40 tons of organic Cabernet grapes, $1200 per ton, and 3-5 tons of Merlot grapes, $1000 per ton. Contact Philip or Mary at (805) 467-2203. (Posted 11/25/08)

Organic Pasture Hay - Clean. 8.38 TDN, .63 NEL. 300 Tons available at $220 per ton. Broken Box Ranch, Williams, CA 530 681-5046.

(Posted 10/10/08)

Crop Contracts Sought

Looking for Organic Feed

Looking to buy organic feed of all sorts: alfalfa or forage hay, any kinds of grains or protein feedstuffs. We have trucks for hauling. Contact ALEXANDRE ECODAIRY FARMS in Humboldt region - Blake Alexandre or Meagan Curtis at 707-487-1000 or by email: meagan@ecodairyfarms.com

(Posted 11/18/2008)

Organic dairy farms seeking to contract organic feeds (non-gmo verified) for the coming year. Alfalfa Hay, grains (Corn, Barley, Wheat, Triticale, Oats, & Rye) and oilseeds (Flaxseed, Soybean, Cottonseed, Canola). Please email: albert@strausmilk.com (Posted 11/25/08)

Services

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Processing Services Wanted
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Processing Services Offered

ORGANIC OLIVE MILLING
Kelseyville Olive Mill offers Organic milling of
certified olives into extra virgin olive oil as a CCOF Certified Organic
Handler. Located in Kelseyville, Lake County, Kelseyville Olive Mill
operates state of the art Pieralisi phase two milling equipment. After
purchasing the St. Gregory Olive Farm in the spring of this year, we have
retained Fr. Emelio as our Mill Master. FR. Emilio is recognized in
California as one of the foremost olive milling experts. With competitive
prices, The Kelseyville Olive Mill standard is to mill every lot within
24 hours of picking. Minimum lot milling size is 200 pounds. For images of
our milling equipment or further milling information please e-mail Jeff
Smith at winecal@sonic.net or phone 707-279-2995. (Posted 12/9/08)

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Employment

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ALBA Program Director, Salinas, CA
The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) seeks a Program Director to manage two organic incubator/demonstration farms and ensure the delivery of farmer support services. Current programs that this position will oversee include: Small Farm Incubators, Ag Education, Stewardship, Community Food Systems, and Business Education. Salary is $60,000-65,000 yearly to start, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter to: Search Committee ALBA, PO Box 6264, Salinas, CA 93912, fax 831-758-3665 or e-mail brett@albafarmers.org. Please view the complete job announcement at http://www.albafarmers.org. (Posted 12/21/08)

Oz Farm Assistant Farm Manager, Point Arena, CA
The assistant farm manager will help with all aspects of running and expanding the farm operation, including planning and marketing, and will oversee the crew of 3-5 interns. Previous farming experience is essential for this position, and experience as a supervisor is recommended. One year commitment. 30 hours/week minimum with more as seasonal conditions require. Salary to be negotiated. To apply, email Patrick Cordrey and Shauna Boyd at boydcordrey@hotmail.com or call the farm at 707-882-3046. Please send a resume and a letter of introduction with references to the above email address or to P.O. Box 244, Point Arena, CA 95468. For more information about Oz, please go to www.oz-farm.com. (Posted 12/15/08)

Oz Farm Maintenance Manager, Point Arena, CA
The maintenance manager will undertake certain improvements including the solar electric systems, extensive plumbing and irrigation systems. Prior experience in areas of carpentry, plumbing and solar electric systems is necessary for this position. 10 hours/week generally, fluctuating with needs. Must be available for emergency work and some weekend work is expected. To apply, email Patrick Cordrey and Shauna Boyd at boydcordrey@hotmail.com or call the farm at 707-882-3046. Please send a resume and a letter of introduction with references to the above email address or to P.O. Box 244, Point Arena, CA 95468. For more information about Oz, please go to www.oz-farm.com.

(Posted 12/15/08)

California FarmLink Regional Program Coordinator – North Coast, Sebastopol, CA
California FarmLink is looking for a full-time Regional Program Coordinator based in Sonoma County. The Regional Program Coordinator will assist with outreach to farmers and planning workshops in the surrounding area. These services include facilitating connections between aspiring farmers and retiring farmers and promoting the use of innovative farm transfer, land conservation and financing strategies. View the full job announcement. Contact (707) 829-1691 or email ellen@californiafarmlink.org.
(Posted 10/31/08)

IFOAM Executive Director, Bonn, Germany

Deadline: January 1, 2009

Applicants will need to demonstrate a proven management track record
preferably in inter-national non-governmental organizations. Skills
in communication, managing people, strategic thinking and planning
are essential. Experience in policy, lobbying and promotional work in
the field of agriculture, environment or sustainable development will
be highly regarded. A commitment to the IFOAM mission is a
precondition. Applications should contain an application letter, a CV and
professional references from at least three persons, all in English.
Any special requests for salaries and other working conditions should
be specified. The applications shall be addressed to the IFOAM
President, by e-mail to recruitment@ifoam.org.

View the complete job description. (Posted 9/30/2008)

People’s Grocery Farm Manager, Sunol, CA
People’s Grocery is seeking a new Farm Manager to be trained under the existing Farm Manager to take over all food production on our two acre farm located in Sunol, CA. The qualified candidate would have some agricultural experience, a willingness to learn all aspects of an organic farming system, willingness to work long hours in a variety of weather conditions, a strong affinity for working with others and interpersonal skills for managing small and large groups. Please email or fax cover letter and résumé to: Hubert McCabe, Farm Manager, Hubert@peoplesgrocery.org or fax to (510) 652-7602. More information.

(Posted 9/19/2008)

The Presidio Trust: Waste Reduction Assistant
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of waste management experience, or 4 years experience with recycling, compost and/or other waste reduction programs, and the ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations; write reports and correspondence; present information and respond to questions; work with mathematical concepts, including the ability to estimate linear feet and cubic yardage; and ability to perform a range of physical activities, including the frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. California driver’s license required. Forklift certification or prior training with heavy operating equipment and willingness to work after-hours and on weekends are pluses. More information.
(Posted 9/12/2008)

Apprenticeships/Internships

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Farm Internships, La Boca Center for Sustainability, Ignacio, CO
We are looking for 6 interns for a 6 month commitment for the 2009 growing season to work in the following 3 major areas of focus: animal husbandry, vegetable production and educational and fundraising. Each intern will be expected to help with maintenance of the farm while working closely with other interns. Internships begin April 15th, 2009 and end October 15th, 2009 and preference will be given to those that can make a full commitment for the 6 month time period. Stipends include: food staples plus food produced on the farm and $120.00/month. Applicants will be notified by April 1rst, 2009 whether or not they are accepted. More Info. Please send applications to P.O. Box 1645, Ignacio, CO 81137 or email the information to laboca@hughes.net. (Posted 12/22/08)

Presidio Trust Compost, Community Gardens, and IPM Intern: two openings

Deadline: January 5, 2009

Learn and perform all facets of compost production. Duties include co-leading volunteer activities, database creation and management, assisting with community garden projects, and working with volunteers on landscape projects. Requirements: college level coursework in: compost/ soils, ecology, environmental education, natural resource management, horticulture or another related field; and/or good knowledge of ecology and sustainability issues, able to lift up to 30 lbs. and valid driver’s license. Time Period: January 2009 to December 2009, 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $125/week stipend plus housing at the Presidio Please submit cover letter and resume to Jean Koch: jkoch@presidiotrust.gov or call 415-561-7639 for more information.

(Posted 11/25/08)

Shumei Santa Cruz Farm Intern Program

The Shumei Santa Cruz Farm was started in the summer of 2004 as a 22-acre Natural Agriculture farm, situated in the midst of beautiful California redwoods. The farm practices and promotes fertilizer-free, pesticide-free, Natural Agriculture farming, provides consumer education through a consumer supported agriculture (CSA) program, farmers' markets and an annual Open Farm Celebration and provides educational programs for next generations through a Farm to School program. Natural Agriculture is an approach to agriculture in which the natural capacity and wisdom of nature are respected. It is more than a system of food production that eschews the use of all chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides – anything that is unnatural. Natural Agriculture uses no animal or vegetable compost and seed-saving is of paramount importance. It is a way of life. For more information on our intern program contact Outreach Coordinator, Linda Siegel via email at lindabw@gmail.com.

(Posted 11/19/08)

California State University, Fresno Organic Internship

Cal State University, Fresno organic agriculture program seeks new internship applicants for organic internships in the Fresno/Tulare regions. For more information, contact Sajeemas (Mint) Pasakdee, Ph.D., Soil Scientist/Agronomist. Office: California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI), California State University Fresno, 2910 East Barstow Ave. M/S OF 115, Fresno, CA 93740. Tel: (559) 278-2828, Fax: (559) 278-4849.

(Posted 10/31/08)

Apprenticeship for 2009 Season, Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture Education Project, Sacramento, CA

The goal of the apprenticeship program at SBFUAP is to provide a training ground for aspiring urban farmers and gardeners by teaching the basic concepts and practical applications of organic food production, and to use agriculture as a platform to show how alternative food systems tie into the larger social issues of food security, social justice and public health. Find more info about the farm. Learn about propagation, irrigation, soil management, harvesting and marketing through a combination of hands-on learning and structured classes. The apprenticeship runs from March 15 to October 31. Compensation: $300/mo, housing (large tents), staple food goods and food from the farm. Apply in winter for upcoming season. More info. Call (916)366-9687.

(Posted 10/8/08)

Funding Opportunities

Organic Certification Cost Share Funds Available

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided funds to several state organic programs to be distributed to operations that have been certified organic by a USDA accredited certifier. As a service to CCOF members, CCOF has developed a guide and some resources to help you secure these funds. Detailed instructions and application forms can be found on CCOF's Organic Certification Cost Share Information and Resources page.

(Posted 12/5/08)

State of California Dept. of Conservation Grants
The California Farmland Conservancy Program (CFCP) seeks to encourage the long-term, private stewardship of agricultural lands through the voluntary use of agricultural conservation easements. The CFCP provides grant funding for projects which use and support agricultural conservation easements for protection of agricultural lands.
Applications are online.

(Posted 12/5/08)

California Watershed Program Grants
The purpose of the Watershed Program is to advance sustainable watershed-based management of California’s natural resources through community-based strategies. The Program will operate with guiding principles and goals and objectives, that includes maintaining a commitment to public involvement and Program transparency.Funding may be available for either single operations or collaborative efforts in 2009. Find out more about the Watershed Program.

(Posted 12/5/08)

Mantis Awards Educational Garden Programs Grants

Deadline: March 1, 2009

Mantis Awards supports charitable and educational garden programs that enhance the quality of life in their host communities. NGA will select 25 gardens to receive a Mantis Tiller/Cultivator grant. We welcome applications from all nonprofits; past winners include community gardens and schools.

(Posted 11/25/2008)

Announcements

Miscellaneous

Place a Classified Ad

Classified advertising on the CCOF website is available to individuals and businesses with offerings of interest to the organic community. Ads are updated on a regular basis and appear in CCOF's quarterly magazine, "Certified Organic" and/or on our website. CCOF offers both web-only and web and print advertising options. Place your order online. For more information on placing a classified ad on the website and/or in the magazine download an Ad Packet or e-mail advertising@ccof.org.

CCOF Client Classifieds: CCOF certified clients and supporting members may place free classified ads online and in "Certified Organic", CCOF's quarterly magazine. Free classified ads are placed in the magazine based on space being available. To submit your ad please send an email with a subject line of "CCOF client classified ad" or fax your ad to CCOF at 831-423-4528 . Please be sure to submit your ad as you would like it to appear, include contact information, and note your client code or operation name for verification of certified status. Some ads may be edited for space and/or clarity. All ads will be removed after 90 days unless you contact us. We look forward to assisting you. CCOF reserves the right to refuse ads deemed inappropriate. Thank you.