The organic produce community lost many beloved pioneers and rebels in 2020. People who we’ll remember for their passion, risk-taking leadership, and dedication to showing the way to farm for the health of people and the planet. The year ended with the loss of Bob Cantisano, aka “Amigo” Bob.

Oregon’s community of organic farms lost a pioneer in the passing of Jeff Falen. From Jeff’s imagination and grit sprung forth Persephone Farm, a place he constructed from his own sweat and endurance, guided by a set of profound ideas. In this letter to OGC’s long-time friend, founding-grower and revered community member, we celebrate the life of this unparalleled farmer.

Regardless of with whom and how your community celebrates and feasts in the weeks ahead, you can bet they’ll be shopping and cooking up a storm. OGC shares a few trends on what and how this year’s holiday shoppers will be cooking and eating!