Mushroom Toolkit
Home to a great diversity of culinary wild and cultivated mushrooms, the western region of the U.S. is known for being a mushroom paradise. Eaters are exploring the world of mushrooms, and specialty varieties are growing in popularity. Versatile, tasty, and filled with nutrients - with so many unique sizes, shapes, colors and flavor profiles, there’s a marvelous mushroom for every moment.
NW Kiwi Berries: Go Big Now!
Northwest grown organic kiwi berries have arrived and It’s a banner year, OGC Buyer Jess Hardin reports. “Weather and crop management have aligned in Southern Oregon, making this is a killer year for kiwi berries! Volume is high and eating quality is fantastic.”
Cover Crop Innovation: OSU Organic Extension Collaborates with Siri & Son Farms
The prohibitive costs of utilizing cover crops had Nick Andrews, an Organic Extension Agent from Oregon State University who focuses on organic vegetable production, wondering if he couldn’t create accessible solutions.
Keep Excitement High for Stone Fruit to Capture Late-Summer Sales!
Here’s where to focus energy for the next few weeks by building prominent displays for a strong finish to stone fruit season that supports growers all the way to end.
Move More Nuts from Braga Organic Farms with Grower POP!
For convenient summer snacking on the go, now’s a great time to highlight the tasty line of nuts and nut mixes from our friends at Braga Organic Farms.
Nature’s Candy: Goldline White Peach
Tasting like gummi peach rings, but better, this organic white peach is a delicious addition to late summer eating.
It’s Peak NW Melon Season!
OGC coworkers visited growers across the Northwest last week to check on this year’s harvests of Oregon and Washington-grown melons. From the Willamette Valley to Eltopia, Washington and Hermiston, Oregon organic melon magic is happening across the region and now’s the time to go big on these tasty varieties!
Summer Farm Visits: OGC In the Field with Willamette Valley Growers
Harvests of Northwest-grown vegetables, fruit and berries are at full tilt making it a busy and beautiful time of year at organic farms in the Willamette Valley.
Get OGC’s Grape Primer
From organic seedless table grapes to candy varieties and specialty types, use this Primer to learn about the more than 25 varieties OGC offers!
There’s Plenty of Pretty Plums & Pluots!
CA Season Still Going Strong, Northwest Options Now Available
With new varieties rolling in every week, these juicy gems of stone fruit season continue to delight shoppers.
It’s Time to Promote NW Specialty Melons!
From arid eastern Washington, grower Alan Schreiber of Agricultural Development Group is harvesting a delicious collection of organic specialty melons.
