OEFFA was formed in 1979 and is a membership-based, grassroots organization, dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable, ecological, and healthful food systems. In addition, OEFFA provides organic certification services to organic producers and handlers through a separate agency called "OEFFA Certification." OEFFA Certification is accredited by the USDA to certify these operations to the National Organic Program (NOP) standards.
OEFFA was formed in 1979 and is a membership-based, grassroots organization, dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable, ecological, and healthful food systems. In addition, OEFFA provides organic certification services to organic producers and handlers through a separate agency called "OEFFA Certification." OEFFA Certification is accredited by the USDA to certify these operations to the National Organic Program (NOP) standards.