Empowering Organic Farmers: A Conversation with Julia Barton of the Organic Farmers Association

This week on The American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes Julia Barton, Farmer Services Director at the Organic Farmers Association (OFA), for an in-depth look at how OFA is advocating for a healthier, more equitable future for American agriculture.Julia brings over a decade of hands-on experience supporting organic, transitional, and sustainable farmers. In her role with OFA, she works directly with farmers across the country to help them navigate certification, overcome challenges, and find success in the growing organic marketplace.

In this episode, Julia and Doug dive into:

• The mission and values of the Organic Farmers Association
• How federal policy can better support independent organic farmers
• The importance of farmer-led advocacy in shaping the future of food
• What new and transitioning organic farmers need most
• How OFA is building a unified voice for domestic certified organic producers

As a farmer herself, Julia brings a grounded, personal perspective to the national policy conversation — and shares how her own journey with Octagon Acres, her family’s organic farm, shapes her work.Whether you're a seasoned organic grower, curious consumer, or policy advocate, this conversation will inspire and inform.

🌐 Learn more at organicfarmersassociation.org


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