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6. JOIN US AT ofrf.org Working together to build a healthier environment for people, planet and profit.
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Our vision is clear. And, achievable
What is it going to take to meet the growing demand for organic? Currently there are 14,000 certified organic farmers in the U.S. The barriers for American farmers to choose to farmn organically are currently insurmountable. OFRF is the only organization to ask about organic farmers experiences, opinions and observation. Among the top challenges, based on OFRF’s 2011 farmer’s survey are: access to capital and financing, access to land, Steep learning curve to develop organic farming skills. Price pressure from less expensive, imported organic product MSN career builder assessment: Among the top 10 careers of the next decade, “organic farmer” was identified as the third most important career of the future.
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