Marin Organic

Programs: Farm field studies - an experiential learning program for k-12 students to learn about our food system. In 2014, 2,158 students visited local organic farms where they were presented lessons on sustainability, environmental stewardship, organic farming methods, and nutrituion.

farming 101 - a skills training and mentorship program for beginning farmers and ranchers. In 2014, farming 101 included nine workshops, two on-farm follow-up workshops, and one mentorship pair partnering an experienced organic farmer with two beginning farmers. 500 people participated in farming 101. Marin organic also provides marketing and advocacy support for our 40 member farms, ranches, and food artisans that we are committed to supporting.

producer member program - marin organic has 40 member farms, ranches, and food artisans that we are committed to supporting. Marin organic provides marketing and advocacy support for local agriculture on a wider scale.

other programs include the folllowing: supporting business program: allows retailers to join marin organic and become part of a powerful network of like-minded organizations providing local, organic food to consumers in marin county and beyond. Community events: a series of events where experts and authors from the field of organic agriculture present their work to and engage in discussion with the public. Food gleaning/access: marin organic partners with local organic farms to recover fresh produce that would otherwise get tilled under or composted because farmers would not make a profit by harvesting this food. In 2013 marin organic contributed over 10,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce to the san francisco/marin food bank and local food pantries, harvested by volunteers and staff. Marin organic also manages national gleaning day in order to broaden the scope of gleaning as a means to increase food security.