Grower Resources

We regard our growers as partners

Expanding capabilities to respond to our growers unique needs is what we do, so we proudly offer resources beyond sales and distribution. We are grower advocates and are motivated to put our deep experience to work for you in new and creative ways. 

 

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Finding a solution is rarely a one-size-fits-all venture. We utilize the services detailed below to ensure our partnership meets its full potential!

 

Crop Planning

The organic produce marketplace is incredibly dynamic and the pressure is high to select the right crops and plant the correct volumes to achieve a sustainable return.  We respect your risks and work diligently to provide market guidance, all while innovatively partnering with you on new crop and product introductions. We offer a flexible approach to planning to meet a wide range of grower needs — from simple forecasting conversations to start a season, to collaborating on detailed crop plans.


Packing

We have an experienced in-house production team that can customize your harvest to meet a wide range of customer requirements including pack size, private branding, and label options. We offer automated packing services with an emphasis on small-pack fruit lines, and have the capabilities to expand to meet your needs. Access to custom packing resources at a distribution point can be a highly effective way to fulfill real-time sales opportunities for a broad range of products.


Packaging Supplies

Packaging orders often require long lead times and tie up working capital and storage space for growers. We use our bulk purchasing, storage, and logistics capabilities to serve you with a broad selection of packaging materials from bins to UPCs to hang-tags and more. In addition, our in-house label, Ladybug Brand™, presents packaging solutions for small to larger organic growers.


Logistics

With our own fleet of biodiesel-fueled trucks, partner-carriers, and distribution hubs, OGC leverages an expansive network of transportation resources to support grower-partners in the NW and beyond. We offer a host of logistical solutions from back-hauling to cross-docking and more. We thrive on efficiency and run a well-tuned logistics program built to ensure your product gets from point A to point B in the best shape and on time. 


Organic Trade Advocacy

As a leader in the organic trade, we hold ourselves responsible for engaging in more than just transporting and brokering produce. We address the produce industry holistically and are an active voice in representing the unique needs of organic growers at both the state and national level. We want to hear from you if we can help to influence policy that improves and supports your work.


Resource Networking

Certified organic farming is an ever-changing and complex trade. While our qualified co-workers bring decades of experience from their time at OGC and within the organic industry, we know when to pull in outside resources to solve a problem. Our network runs deep and we pride ourselves on knowing who to connect you with that will provide the answers and resources that you need to ensure you successfully navigate certifications, policy changes and anticipate shifts in the market. 


Sales & Marketing

We work to promote and position our growers products to retailers in the Northwest and across the country. From consumer education initiatives, introducing new and upcoming varieties, and thoughtful messaging and images, we know how to get your product to the right people. Looking for someone to market your crop? Look to OGC!

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