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Marin Organic
is a bold new concept for preserving farmland and farming as a way of
life in our region, focused on environmental soundness and economic
profitability.
It was developed by an association of farmers, ranchers, agriculture
advisors and marketing experts to serve Marin County's producers and
consumers.
It is supported by the UC Cooperative Extension, Office of the Agricultural
Commissioner, Marin County Board of Supervisors, Marin Agricultural
Land Trust, Marin Food Policy Council, and consumers throughout the
county.
For contact information, click here.
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For a staff directory, please click here.
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Warren Weber, President
Star
Route Farms
Janet Brown, Vice President
AllStar
Organics
Marcia Barinaga
Barinaga Ranch
Mark Dowie
Journalist
Mike Gale
Chileno
Valley Ranch
Todd Koons
Epic Roots
Peter Liu
New Resource Bank
Kevin Lunny
Drake's Bay Family Farms
Peter Martinelli
Fresh
Run Farm
Peggy Smith
Cowgirl Creamery
Tom Stubbs
Stubbs Vineyard
Kathy Yang
Consultant
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Ellie Rilla
Executive Director, U.C. Cooperative Extension
Sallyanne Wilson
Former Program Officer for the Environment, Marin Community
Foundation
Zenobia Barlow
Executive Director, Center for EcoLiteracy
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Marin Organic is a cooperative association of Marin County organic
producers whose livelihood is based on a respect for nature and a sense
of place.
We understand the importance - ecological, social, and economic - of
bringing the field closer to the table.
Therefore, we are dedicated to continually improving our farming practices,
promoting the ethical, creative, and patient enterprise of sustainable
agriculture, and encouraging a preference for locally produced food.
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We seek to:
Create a sustainable local food system that ensures a wholesome, diverse
and nourishing food supply for all residents.
Practice responsible stewardship of natural resources and wildlife.
Practice organic farming in a way that strengthens the local economy
and supports the broader community.
Preserve the beauty and landscape of Marin County for future generations.
Goals for 2007
1. Continue to increase the number of organic farms in Marin County
from and expand outreach to farmers and ranchers who are interested
in transitioning to organic.
2. Develop and implement land management projects that result in environmental
sustainability and increased biodiversity, including projects such as
restoring riparian habitat, building soil fertility, and creating a
pollinator corridor.
3. Collaborate with UCCE on a series of "On the Farm" education
workshops for growers and processors.
4. Work with Marin Food Systems Project to increase the amount of organic
food served in Marin County schools.
5. Increase the number of farm tours for school children which offer
them real-world experience and teach them where their food comes from.
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Marin Organic
P.O. Box 962
Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
Phone: (415) 663-9667
Fax: (415) 663-9687
info@marinorganic.org
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