Spotlight on OGC Coworkers
In the pursuit of “bringing organic produce to the people,” our talented and thoughtful team plays integral roles at every stage in the process. From ensuring coworkers benefit from a safe workplace to assuring the product heading out to customers is accurate, of the highest quality and arriving with on time delivery, these are just some of the highlights of the work OGC coworkers do. Meet a few of the coworkers who make OGC a fantastic place to be!
Salanova For Spring Salads!
Tender tasty spring greens are beginning to sprout up on availability lists, and one variety OGC coworkers are particularly excited to eat this season is organic Salanova.
Watch OGC’s Monique Kirby demo a delightful spring salad showcasing Oak Leaf Salanova!
Join OGC in Supporting Oregon SB 404-2. Written Testimony Due by 8 a.m., March 15!
Organic agriculture offers tremendous economic growth opportunities for all of Oregon, while also tackling climate change and improving human health. An exciting bill in the Oregon legislature would recognize these benefits for Oregon and dedicate state resources for organic agriculture and the organic trade.
Join OGC in submitting testimony!
Belgian Endive: A Labor of Love
A chicory family member, organic Belgian Endive, has a white and sunny-yellow torpedo-shaped, tightly wrapped head with a satisfying crunch and slightly bitter flavor. Originating in France and the Netherlands, Belgian Endive is gaining popularity in the US alongside radicchios and escarole. Delicious braised or eaten raw in salads, and its leaves are also perfect vehicles for scooping up dips as a healthy alternative to chips. But, wait until you see how Belgian Endive is grown!
Final Tasting Video of 2021 Citrus Tour Delivers Big On Flavor
OGC’s Alyssa Farris and Nathan Johnson wrap up the 2021 Citrus Tour with a sampling of ten late-season varieties sure to please the palates of citrus-lovers! Follow along as they sample tiny Meiwa kumquats, well-loved Honeygold grapefruit, tasty mandarins and tangerines, a surprisingly sweet lemon, and more!
Raabs from Groundwork Organics Signal Spring
Residents of the Pacific Northwest eager for signs that longer, warmer days are on their way can look to the arrival of Raabs from Groundwork Organics to mark the transition away from winter! With classic favorites and a new variety that OGC coworkers are buzzing about, now’s the perfect time to learn more about these delicious seasonal greens from this well-loved Willamette Valley grower!
OGC Applauds Not One, But Two Drivers of the Year
In a year full of challenges, two OGC drivers emerged as Driver of the Year, an annual peer-nominated distinction. Read on to learn about both phenomenal OGC drivers, as well as our Rookie of the Year recipient!
OGC Mission Fund Awards Ten Grants in January
OGC is excited to share that ten more Mission Fund grants were awarded to Northwest-based nonprofits and small businesses earlier this year. This second round of funding gave additional consideration to applications that caught the committee's attention during our December 2020 grant cycle, the first round of funding.
Read about the latest grant recipients and learn how OGC’s support will give their hard work a boost in the year ahead.
Fruit World: A Pair of Next Generation Farmers Playing The Long Game
On two separate farms in California’s Fresno Valley, two multi-generational fruit growers discouraged their teenage children from pursuing a life in agriculture. The work is demanding, they warned, and every decision is a gamble. The losses can be heartbreaking, and whether you win or lose, the hours are long.
Learn why C.J. Buxman and Bianca Kaprielian first heeded their families’ advice, only to later return to the farm to start Fruit World, and what they say is the ethos behind their business.
Covilli Brand Organics: Passion for Organic Produce that Crosses Borders
During a time that has been anything but “normal,” Covilli Brand Organics continues its strategic expansion with new products and into emerging markets while prioritizing worker health. Read on to learn more about OGC and Covilli’s long-standing relationship and what’s on the horizon for this pioneering grower!
Viva the Seedless Lemon Revolution
Imagine a lemon. Yellow, oval shaped, tart juicy flesh and firm sunny skin perfect for zesting.
Now image how you’d use that lemon. A simple twist into a refreshing glass of ice water. Juiced for a zesty kick in a cocktail. Packed with salt and preserved in jars for brightening up dishes. Key to a sweet and lip-puckering lemon tart.
What could possibly make this lemon better?
Read on.
OGC Samples Peak Season Varieties in Second Citrus Tasting Video
OGC’s Don Mayfield and Lucas Crawford cut into some of the best citrus varieties the mid-season has to offer! Watch below as they sample sweet and tangy citrus varieties of all sizes, from one of the smallest to one of the largest, and several shapes and sizes in between!
Buck Brand Citrus: A Passion for Flavor
Founded on flavor and an unwavering interest in experimentation, Buck Brand represents organic citrus of superior quality and taste. From more familiar varieties like Navel oranges to more nuanced delights like Finger Limes, OGC is proud to offer nearly 50 varieties from the phenomenal Deer Creek Heights Ranch. With their well-loved TDE mandarin harvest starting in just a handful of days, now’s a great time to learn more about Buck Brand!
The Fascinating World of Green Skin Avocados
Learn why exploring each variety of this often overlooked avocado is deliciously worthwhile!
OGC Mission Fund Awards 21 Grants in December
As part of OGC’s conversion to Trust ownership and continued focus on purpose, we launched the OGC Mission Fund in the fall of 2020 as a new way to give back, take care of each other, and ensure diversity in the organic supply chain survives and thrives into the future.
In the final week of December, we distributed nearly $150,000 from this Mission Fund as grants to 21 Northwest businesses and nonprofits. Meet our grant recipients and learn how OGC Mission Fund dollars will enhance their success.
Small Round Orange Things
“Small Round Orange Things.” A slight tongue in cheek reference to the numerous varieties of mandarins and tangerines abundant during this time of year and whose different attributes can be challenging to keep straight. Here’s a run-down of some of the varieties we’re seeing!
From Wild Canyons, En Divina Luz Coaxes Delicious Specialty Citrus
A fog driven by coastal breezes creeps over oak trees, dotting the canyons cut by streams, and rolls over the mountain range to the En Divina Luz ranch. Rugged and a little bit wild, it’s a stunning location to grow citrus.
Virtual Tasting Kicks Off 2021 Citrus Tour
Watch as a few of OGC’s resident Citrus Nerds taste their way through varieties of organic citrus eating well right now!