CCOF
Drake Bialecki has extensive experience in organic agriculture and pottery. Currently serving as a Senior Farm Certification Service Specialist at CCOF since November 2015, Drake Bialecki has been involved in advancing organic agriculture through certification, education, and advocacy. Additionally, as the owner of Pacific Stone Pottery since September 2017, Drake Bialecki specializes in handmade pottery. Previous roles include positions at Bonny Doon Vineyard, Verve Coffee Roasters, and Dark Horse Pottery, as well as an international apprenticeship at The Leach Pottery. Drake Bialecki also has experience in environmental education and research, having worked with UC Santa Cruz, Sprout Up, and People Power of Santa Cruz County. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
CCOF
California Certified Organic Farmers develops organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. They advocate on behalf of their members for organic policies, support the growth of organic through education and grants, and provide organic certification that is personal and accessible.