Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Bethel Farm
Located in northwest Eugene, the Bethel School District is taking an innovative approach to reaching at-risk and struggling youth by connecting them to organic agriculture.
Melon Toolkit
Use this collection of resources to educate, entice and delight staff and shoppers, keeping melon sales strong past Labor Day!
Asian Greens 101 with OGC
After a successful trial in April, it’s clear that shoppers can’t get enough Asian greens. Eaters are grabbing bunches to explore a world of texture and color.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Organic Seed Alliance
Seeds are the foundation of life on earth. The future of our food supply, and everything else, hinges on a healthy seed supply. But seed industry consolidation, intellectual property restrictions and climate change are threatening this tiny yet essential resource.
2024 Stone Fruit Season Forecast with Category Expert BK
Meet OGC Buyer Brian Keogh (a.k.a. BK) in the orchard to kick off the start of the 2024 Stone Fruit Season.
Stone Fruit Toolkit
Ring the bell and sound the alarm – stone fruit harvest is starting in California with the first organic apricots hitting OGC’s docks this week and red cherries following closely behind. By June, the first nectarines and peaches will arrive and finally plums and pluots.
To help guide you through this delicious season, we’ve put together a Stone Fruit Toolkit full of resources.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Western Environmental Law Center
OGC’s Mission Fund Grant Program helps grow the organic agriculture movement and protect the climate by supporting hard working growers, customers and mission-aligned organizations working toward a healthier more sustainable food future. Western Environmental Law Center is just one of the many organizations the Mission Fund supported in 2023.
Raymond Wong of OriginO: Organic Excellence in Northwest Greenhouse Farming
Raymond Wong, president of Origin Organic Farms, has guided OriginO’s growing practices since the farm’s first tomato was harvested.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: People’s Land Fund
Imagine a world where community is centered, resources are shared and we thrive together. The founders of the People’s Land Fund not only imagined it…they’re creating it.
Import Pear Toolkit
This months-long season offers a variety of sizes and colors to incorporate into lush pear displays and plenty of delicious flavor and texture for fresh eating and incorporating into recipes.
Hoping to learn more about import pears, pick up merchandising tips or get your hands on downloadable POP to educate shoppers and drive sales? We have a toolkit for that!
NW Grown Rhubarb Toolkit
First of the season, organic Northwest grown rhubarb is just around the corner! Prepare for these ruby-hued stalks with a collection of resources to help educate staff and shoppers.