Marin Organic | About Us

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.

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Peggy Smith, President
Cowgirl Creamery

Todd Koons, Vice President
Epic Roots

Stacey Smith, Treasurer
Senior Knowledge Leader, Social Responsibility, LRN

Janet Brown
Allstar Organics

Mark Dowie, Secretary
Journalist

Jill Giacomini
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company

Don Gilardi
RedHill Farms

Carol Kneiss
Bank of Marin

Peter Liu
New Resource Bank

Kevin Lunny
Drake's Bay Family Farms

Monica Moore
CS Fund

Sara Tashker
Green Gulch Farm

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.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

1. Local Farmer Support
We offer education, knowledge and resources for Marin County organic and non-organic agricultural producers that improve their farming and management practices economically, environmentally and socially.

2. Marketing Local Products
We create an expanded market share for organic food produced in Marin County through marketing and public education.

3. Public Outreach and Education
We build public and governmental support for sustainable food systems by producing exceptional food, public education campaigns and special events.

4. Environmental Resource Preservation
We offer and manage programs that help Marin County producers meet and exceed government organic standards, as a fundamental component of environmental protection.

5. Alliances and Coalitions
We establish and strengthen relationships with businesses, government, and other organizations such as member producers, farming associations, restaurants, schools and environmental groups in order to promote local, organic agriculture.

6. Organizational Capacity
We primarily create the resources required to accomplish the organization’s mission in Marin County, and further build Marin Organic’s capacity to serve as a model on a regional, state, national and international level.

Marin Organic
P.O. Box 962
Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956

Phone: (415) 663-9667
Fax: (415) 663-9687
info@marinorganic.org