Organically Grown in Oregon Week 2019

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The Oregon Organic Coalition (OOC) is excited to present Organically Grown in Oregon Week (OGOW), September 15th - 21st, 2019. This longstanding celebration of Oregon's organic agriculture and trade will be highlighted by a presentation of the 2019 OOC Awards for Excellence during an OOC Leadership tour, with an exciting road trip by members of the OOC Board to present awards to recipients on location throughout the state. The presentation of the awards will be documented in a digital media and email campaign.

If you haven't already, it is well worth your time to send in nominations to recognize outstanding members of the organic trade in the following categories:

  • Farm: Crops (organization)

  • Farm: Livestock (organization)

  • Farm worker (organization)

  • Farm worker (individual)

  • Processor (organization)

  • Wholesaler (organization)

  • Consumer Advocacy (organization)

  • Organic Policy Analyst (individual)

  • Environment & Health (organization)

  • Certifier (organization)

  • Retailer (organization)

  • Scientist (individual)

  • Organic Advocate (individual)

About Organically Grown in Oregon Week

Organically Grown in Oregon Week is a tradition that began in 1988 as a means for celebrating Oregon's organic industry and recognizing the leaders of Oregon's organic movement.

OGOW highlights the rapidly expanding organic sector of Oregon’s agricultural economy, recognizing the state’s unique stature as a leader in organic agriculture, highlighted by the first organic standards legislation in 1973, the first published organic certification standards in 1987, and the establishment of the first statewide advocacy group - the Oregon Organic Coalition - to help promote the organic industry. Organic agriculture is a vital segment of Oregon's economy with 874 certified farms and handlers, 483 of these being farms representing a total of over 176,000 acres in 2017 and $277,811,000 in farmgate sales, ranking ninth in the nation, and with more than 91% of Oregon households purchasing organic products in 2016.

Many Oregon businesses, organizations and retailers will be celebrating OGOW with events like farm tours, wine tastings, and special promotions.

If you're interested in hosting an OGOW event or would like more information on sponsorship or promotional materials, email info@oregonorganiccoalition.org

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