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lr <br /> Certified <br /> E <br /> COC&F <br /> 118u 3441?a"A. L'- � o{ Vp <br /> Rutt . <br /> Organic�Ceitification Trade Associa#ion. Education&Outreach Pblitrtal A;d�ocacy <br /> . rarganec - ,< � _ P6� '� 3�i, <br /> Y qac i 8 <br /> January 15 2010 E <br /> George Nahas '° ' <br /> r <br /> NAHAS FARMS ?:" <br /> 11751 N. Jack Tone Rd. "$ <br /> Lodi, CA 95240 ,. RIP P <br /> Response Required: New Natural Resource Management Form <br /> * Dear George Nahas, <br /> Thank you for your participation in the CCOF organic certification program. CCOF has <br /> implemented a new section of the Organic System Plan relating to natural resource <br /> conservation. Please complete the Natural Resource Management-OSP section on the <br /> back of this page and return,a copy to CCOF by April 1, 2010 (please keep a copy for <br /> your records). <br /> If you have questions about how to complete this form, please contact your Regional Service <br /> IE <br /> Representative Amy Lamendella at amy@ccof.org or (831) 423-2263 ext 24. <br /> CCOF is committed to upholding high standards in organic certification: The purpose of this new <br /> OSP section is to ensure positive conservation and resource management practices are being_ <br /> implemented on organic'farms. We acknowledge and appreciate the ongoing efforts CCOF <br /> certified growers have made to practice good natural resource management. If you are already <br /> maintaining or improving the natural resources of your operation, changes to your management <br /> are not necessary. Your inspector will review the responses you provide on this form with you <br /> and discuss your site specific practices, challenges and opportunities. <br /> The National Organic Program rule 205.200 and 205.203(a) requires you use production <br /> Is practices that maintain or improve the natural resources of your operation, including soil and <br /> water quality, wetlands, woodlands and wildlife. <br /> We have enclosed a brochure from Wild Farm Alliance with valuable information about <br /> conservation strategies and farm management. Please review the principles outlined in the <br /> brochure and consider areas within or directly surrounding your farm where you are maintaining <br />' or improving natural resources. For more resources and a broader discussion about natural <br /> resource management issues, please visit www.coof.org/biodiversity.php. <br /> Thank you for your dedication to the integrity of organic agriculture. We appreciate your <br /> ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable agricultural system. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CCOF Grower/Livestock Department <br /> "A thing is.right when it to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of <br /> ' the biotic community. It is wrong when it does otherwise." . <br /> -Aldo Leopold <br /> 2155 Delaware Avenue,suite iso,Santa Gruff,CA 95060 •-(031)423-2263 • fax(831)423-4526 • ccof@ccof.org.• vrrWW-Ccof.asg <br />