Walking Our Talk: OGC’s Year in Organic Advocacy
For OGC, advocacy is a year-round commitment. From shaping policies that protect organic farmers to elevating industry champions and amplifying the benefits of organic agriculture, we work tirelessly to uphold and strengthen the integrity of the organic food system. Here’s what we championed in 2024.
Organic: A Better Way to Eat, Farm & Protect the Planet
What’s really in your fruits and veggies? A new report, funded by Organically Grown Company, pulls together decades of scientific research confirming what we’ve long suspected—organic produce isn’t just a feel-good choice, it’s a smarter one for your health, the environment and the farmers who grow our food.
OGC Joins One Step Closer’s Pack Pact: A Commitment to Smarter, Greener Solutions
At Organically Grown Company (OGC), we believe that business can be a force for good. That’s why we are proud to be one of the first 14 companies participating in the Purpose Pledge, a new community designed for companies that prioritize positive impact.
What a Plum Harvest Is Teaching Us About Food Waste
The mission? To figure out how to cut down on food waste from the moment plums are picked, to when they reach New Seasons Market, located in the greater Portland area.
We’re Growing Our Commitment to Organic Citrus
Rich Johansen, the humble organic legend, reached out to us about preserving his farm’s future as he looked toward retirement. It was a huge honor. Rich has poured his heart into growing some of the best citrus in the organic game. He approached us to step into his boots and to make him proud. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
Purpose Pledge: A New Purpose Driven Business Community
The Purpose Pledge brings together businesses committed to operating in a way that benefits all stakeholders — this means supporting growers, customers, coworkers, communities and the Earth. Companies who join the Pledge promise to hold themselves accountable and collaborate with others to drive meaningful change.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Black Farmers Collective
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the rich contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. Meet the Black Farmers Collective, a grassroots organization dedicated to increasing food access, building community and supporting Black farmers in the Pacific Northwest.
A Second Life for Twist Ties
For years, those tiny bits of plastic and wire had one fate: the landfill. And honestly? That just didn’t sit right with us. So, we found a better way.
Meet Birch Community Services
Located just down the street from OGC’s Portland facility, Birch Community Services has been a longtime partner. They swing by every Friday and Saturday for pickups.
Partnership Feeds Rogue Valley Families in Need
Not a day goes by that we don’t feel a sense of awe and appreciation for what our grower partners do to put food on the collective community table.