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Learn More on the Value of Cooperative Marketing from OFARM

Join Ed Reznicek of Organic Farmers Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM) to explore how cooperative marketing strengthens organic agriculture through fair pricing and long-term sustainability for organic producers and rural communities on June 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. CDT.

Through a Q&A based session, Reznicek will provide insight to how farmer-led market solutions can bring value and solutions to your operation.

OFARM works to strengthen organic agriculture through cooperative marketing, fair and sustainable pricing, and advocacy for organic integrity. OFARM supports producer-led market solutions that give organic farmers a strong voice in equitable and sustainable marketplace negotiations.  

Reznicek and his wife live in Nemaha county Kansas where they operate a diversified 400 acre beef cattle and certified organic grain farm. They raise organic corn, soybeans, cereal grains, alfalfa and other forages. Ed is a long time member of the Central Plains Organic Farmers (CPOF), an organic grain marketing cooperative serving members in Kansas, bordering and nearby states. Ed was one of the organizing members of CPOF and has worked in varying roles in the cooperative over the last 35 years, including that of General Secretary, Marketer and General Manager. Ed recently retired from his position as general manager but continues to do educational and support work related to organic production systems, cooperative marketing and development.

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