Organic Growth, Lasting Impact

Organic Growth, Lasting Impact

Join our Annual Matching Campaign!

The Organic Farming Research Foundation is driving an organic revolution. Donate today to help: Foster organic research and education; Empower farmers with science-backed solutions; and Advocate for policies that benefit organic agriculture.

Organic farming holds the key to a healthier planet and a more equitable food system. By building resilience in agriculture, reducing the harmful effects of conventional practices, and nurturing biodiversity, organic methods are not just an alternative—they’re a necessity. The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Nature’s Path Organic Foods have long championed this cause, cultivating deep roots of support through scientific research, education, and advocacy. But the opportunity for growth is immense, and the need is great.  

 

We are stronger together! Nature’s Path Organic Foods is continuing its long-standing commitment to match, dollar for dollar, donations up to $15,000 to the Organic Farming Research Foundation, and we’re calling all organic champions to join us in this cause!

Donate to OFRF by December 31, 2024, and
Nature’s Path Organic Foods will double your impact
and match your gift (up to $15,000).

Donate Now

 

Consider this: Organic farms use 45% less energy and produce up to 40% fewer carbon emissions than conventional farms, all while improving soil health and promoting biodiversity. Additionally, after just 10 years, organic systems achieve 14 times the rate of carbon sequestration compared to conventional systems. The U.S. organic market continues to grow, with organic food sales totaling $63.8 billion in 2023, demonstrating that the demand for healthier, more sustainable food is here and growing. Despite this growth, organic agriculture research funding makes up less than 2% of the total research budget at the USDA and less than 1% of the Agricultural Research Service's budget.

 

With your support, we can accelerate this momentum. 

 

Just this year, the Organic Farming Research Foundation has achieved so much:

 

As we reflect on our journey, we continue to tend and grow the impact from decades of passionate groundwork and innovative partnership. We celebrate not only our past achievements, but also the ambitious goals we’ve set for the future. Your support helps us continue to cultivate organic research, education, and advocacy that empower farmers and promote resilient agricultural systems.


"Every morning, every evening, thousands of organic farmers head out on chore rounds before their work day starts and after it ends. We don't stop for holidays, 116-degree days, weekends, pandemics, birthdays, or snowstorms. Animals and plants and our communities count on us. In short, we live and breathe stewardship."

– April Thatcher, Farmer, and OFRF Board President

 

Donate to OFRF by December 31, 2024, to double your impact through Nature’s Path Organic Foods Matching Campaign! 

Donate Now

 

Over the next year, your gift will go directly to:

  • Empower farmers to lead organic innovation, driving solutions for climate resilience.
  • Amplify organic farmers’ voices in shaping policies that create a healthier planet.
  • Launch the Organic Research Hub, giving farmers and researchers access to essential, science-backed research and tailored solutions.
  • Provide technical and financial support for at least 10 farmers to conduct trials that solve real-world challenges.
  • Support the next generation through the Organic Career Network (OCN), building a diverse, resilient workforce.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing through networking, connecting farmers with legislators, and building a united movement.
  • Create multilingual, science-backed resources, making organic farming knowledge accessible to all.

Our roots are deep, and our vision for growth is clear: A future where organic farming is not only thriving but driving solutions for climate change, food security, and soil health. But to get there, we need your help.

 

Donate by December 31st to double the impact of your donation. From now until the end of the year, Nature’s Path Organic Foods has offered a generous match for up to $15,000 in donations. Visit OFRF’s website to learn more and donate to this great cause!

 

As a supporter, your donation strengthens the impact of our research, education, and the policy changes necessary to cultivate a greener future. Together, we can nurture the seeds of change and witness the transformative power of organic farming.

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