Organically Grown Company

Last night, Oregon Organic Coalition celebrated the trailblazers of Oregon’s organic movement during the 2024 Oregon Organic Coalition’s Awards for Excellence—and we were honored to be a big part of the celebration! 🎉       Held alongside the fall National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in Portland, the event brought together organic advocates, farmers and businesses, organic certifiers, researchers, retailers and other changemakers shaping the future of organic agriculture in Oregon and beyond.       It was a night to thank and celebrate both new and longtime champions close to our hearts. We were especially proud to honor:     🌱 Siri & Son Farms – A valued OGC supplier whose partnership helps us thrive. The number of people in the PNW Siri feeds with their organically grown produce every year is unbelievable.   🌱 Lynn Coody – A true leader in organic policy whose work will forever shape our sector.   🌱 Jeff Fairchild – OGC’s team member and former New Seasons Market leader whose 40-year legacy continues to influence retail produce in the Northwest and beyond.       Meet all of this year’s inspiring honorees here https://bit.ly/3YfCvpL    Making the night even more special, USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt joined us, sharing thanks for Oregon’s organic leadership and highlighting USDA’s growing support for organic farming nationwide. Together, we’re growing the organic agriculture movement! 🌿 Oregon Tilth Tilth Alliance Organic Seed Alliance Organic Trade Association #organicallygrown #NOSB

What a day! We're honored to support and help feed participants at the National Organic Coalition's fall meeting right here in Portland. This year’s gathering is one of the biggest yet, bringing together farmers, seed growers, researchers, environmentalists, certifiers and nonprofits from across the country. A highlight? Hearing from farmers on the frontlines—including Inder Singh from Riverland Family Farms, one of OGC’s grower partners, about the real challenges they face: land access, water rights, labor, pests and fair pay. Farming isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. The creativity and resilience in the room are something else. It’s all about staying connected, asking the right questions and working together to protect and grow organic for the future. #organicmatters #nationalorganiccoalition #organicistheanswer #organicfarming #organicallygrown Mike Dill

“Thanks, OGC, for your support” said Laura Engle, grants manager at Marion Polk Food Share. “The need in our community is greater than we currently have capacity for, and every dollar helps us grow more food for the people who need it most.” Marion Polk Food Share's three mobile pantries reach people who have challenges to accessing fresh produce, like lack of transportation, physical disabilities, health related issues or farm workers who can’t leave the farm. These are pop up pantries that travel to places where people need them most. In 2023, OGC gave Marion Polk Food Share an unrestricted Mission Fund Grant that was used for things like seeds, supplies, potting mix and stipends for the youth farmers. Find out more about their work here https://bit.ly/4hgRzfq OGC’s Mission Fund Grant Program helps educate youth about organic agriculture, increase the accessibility of organic food to underserved communities, build equity in our food system and more. Marion Polk Food Share is just one of the many organizations the Mission Fund supported in 2023.

Will We See You at Taste PNW Organic on Nov. 14? Join OGC for a dynamic afternoon of farm-to-wholesale connections at Taste PNW Organic! This FREE event, happening Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1-7 p.m. alongside the Tilth Conference in Vancouver, WA, is the place to be for organic producers, wholesale buyers and anyone exploring organic transitions. What to expect: 🥕 Panels with inspiring NW organic industry leaders sharing tips on how to access supply chains 🥕 A trade show filled with sourcing and sales opportunities 🥕 Happy Hour networking to build meaningful connections We’re honored to sponsor this event and support Washington and Oregon organic growers and our friends at Tilth Alliance and the Oregon Organic Coalition. Let's grow the future of organic together! 🌍 Don't miss out—register by Monday, October 28: https://buff.ly/3U2xrUC #tasteofpnworganic #organicafarming #certifiedorganic #sustainablefarming #farmtotable #organicallygrown

Today is National Farmers Day! We celebrate the heart and soul of the organic food movement—our dedicated farmers. At Organically Grown Company, we’re honored to partner with growers who pour their passion into cultivating fresh, organic produce. Your hard work means communities everywhere can enjoy healthy, sustainable food that’s good for both people and the planet 🌎 A big thanks to all the farmers out there leading the charge for a more organic future. We’re proud to work with you every day to bring the best of nature’s bounty to tables across the Northwest and beyond.

Join OGC at the National Organic Standards Board Meeting & Social Reception featuring the Oregon Organic Coalition’s Organic Awards of Excellence.   This year, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting will be held in Portland for the first time since 2013, and with it comes the gathering of organic advocates from across the country. There are three events associated with the NOSB meeting you surely don’t want to miss.   ▪️ October 21, 9 am – 5 pm. Join the National Organic Coalition for their in-person, pre-NOSB meeting. This free event includes a Q&A session with Dr. Jenny Tucker from the USDA National Organic Program, a farmer panel and more. Click the link to register and view the action-packed agenda. https://bit.ly/3XYBh27   ▪️ October 22-24 starts at 8:30 am each day. Join in-person or via Zoom to follow discussions and votes around bioplastics in compost, increasing organic seed usage, approach to risk-based certification, residue testing/sampling, and even a few petitions. This event is open and free to all and does not require registration. Visit the NOSB webpage to get all the information you need https://bit.ly/3BGd2yc   ▪️ October 22, 6:30 pm – 9 pm. Eat, drink, and connect with leaders in the organic community at a social event hosted by the Oregon Organic Coalition. This reception will feature a special guest and the Organic Awards for Excellence. There’s no registration and no cost. Just come and mingle with the organic industry’s finest people. See the invite below.   These events are a great opportunity for you and your team to experience the NOSB process, catch up on what’s happening in D.C. and mingle with passionate organic advocates, producers and leaders. #organicallygrown #organicstandards #organicmovement Oregon Organic Coalition Organic Valley Organic Seed Alliance Organic Trade Association National Organic Coalition

When farmers thrive, entire communities benefit. Prosperous farmers create a ripple effect of economic growth. When these farmers also choose organic practices that protect ecosystems and human health, they make sure organic farming stays a viable, sustainable option for future generations. 🌍💚 Curious about why organic farmers are happier? Discover the insights in the new Benefits of Organic Produce report here https://bit.ly/47nvhV7

Are you an organic producer or wholesale buyer in WA & OR looking to build new sales relationships? Taste of PNW Organic is your chance to connect with the people who keep organic farming thriving in the Northwest. On Thursday, Nov. 14th, join us in Vancouver, Washington for this half-day event featuring three power-packed panels designed to help organic farmers navigate the marketplace. Registration is free (but required!) by Oct. 28, so don’t miss out. Stick around for happy hour—because great connections happen over good conversations. We’ll be there, growing the organic movement! Learn more and register today 👉 bit.ly/4bP7kGw Presented by Tilth Alliance & Oregon Organic Coalition. Sponsored by Organically Grown Company #SupportOrganic #OrganicFarmers #PNWOrganic #AlwaysOrganic #OrganicallyGrown #TilthAlliance #TasteofPNW #OregonOrganicCoalition

Did you know? 83% of young farmers are driven by a commitment to environmental conservation. 🌍 According to a recent survey by the National Young Farmers Coalition, the next generation is ready to farm differently, embracing practices that promote biodiversity, improve soil and water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Organic farming isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement towards a more sustainable and resilient future. ✨ Discover more insights in The Benefits of Organic Produce report here https://bit.ly/47nvhV7

“The work that we’re doing has a big impact on the health of the river and people,” shared Michelle Emmons, deputy director of Willamette Riverkeeper. “I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to complete over the past year and, without businesses like yours that have stepped up to help, we wouldn’t have had those wins.” In 2023, OGC gave WRK an unrestricted Mission Fund Grant. They used the funds to support the River Guardians Program, which monitors and cleans up the immense amount of debris found in the river and on its banks. In 2023, volunteer Guardians dedicated close to 4,000 hours of time and removed over 200 cubic yards of garbage. Read more about Willamette Riverkeepers and how they used funds to support the River Guardians Program here https://bit.ly/3BaSVYC