California announces new Organic Transition Program, following CCOF advocacy efforts
2022-23 state budget includes $5M allocated to support farmers, ranchers in transitioning to organic.
CCOF, a California-based nonprofit that represents over 4,000 organic operations, is celebrating the funding of a new organic transition program in California. On June 30, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law the 2022-2023 state budget, including $5 million allocated to support farmers and ranchers in transitioning to organic through grants, technical assistance, education, and outreach.
“This sort of funding shows a real commitment by the state to invest in organic agriculture,” said Maria Narez of Narez Organic Vegetables. “We know that going organic helps farmers and ranchers stay in business and protect the environment, and it is encouraging that our state leadership recognizes the value, as well.”