At OGC, we’ve always done business differently because we believe in something bigger: supporting organic farmers, caring for the planet and lifting up our community in lasting ways.  Last year, we: 

Were named Organic Company of the Year
Sourced and delivered over 94% certified organic produce 
Championed pro-organic policy in Oregon, Washington and the nation’s capital 
Reduced emissions, waste and food loss through innovative partnerships 
Returned 30% of net profits to our stakeholders

OGC’s 2024 Benefit Report reflects our shared work and the better world we strive to create. Here’s to what we’ve built and what’s still ahead because the stakes for organic have never been higher.   

At a time when science, sustainability and independent farmers are under increasing pressure, OGC remains unwavering in our commitment to our mission. We will keep showing up — on the ground, in the room and at the mic — to defend the integrity of the organic label, support the people who grow our food and fight for policies that prioritize health, equity and a livable future.

Organic is not just a standard. It’s a force for good, and we’re in it for the long haul. 

Thank you for growing with us. 

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CEO, Organically Grown Company

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Purpose-led

Rooted in Purpose, Growing for the Future

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Purpose is OGC’s North Star, driving every bold move we make. Born in 1978 from small-scale farmers and environmental activists, we’ve always been big-hearted rebels with a cause – committed to growing the organic movement.

In 2018, OGC defied the norm by becoming one of the first U.S. companies to transition to a Perpetual Purpose Trust – locking in our independence and mission for good. This model lets us challenge the status quo, back our growers, bring exceptional organic produce to our customers and fight for a healthier planet.

Grounded yet driven, we’re here to revolutionize food, farming and economic models – staying true to our roots while building a sustainable future for organic agriculture.

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We’re Plugged Into the

Organic Network

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What a Plum Harvest is Teaching us About

Food Waste

Tracking plums from farm to shelf uncovered data-backed ways to cut waste and boost farmer returns. Click below to read the case study. Learn what we tracked, what worked and how small changes can add up to big wins.

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planet-first

Being fierce protectors of the organic

movement means caring for the planet.

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Every action matters. That’s why we power our facilities with renewable energy, stay laser focused on sustainable packaging and pay attention to the tiny details – like developing a system to recycle twist-ties and tags to keep them out of the landfill, and so much more.

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people-centered

Our Community is Our Strength

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From the farmers who grow delicious produce to the retailers who connect shoppers with healthy organic food to coworkers who are the backbone for our company, it takes a village to drive the organic movement forward.

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Coworker Tenure

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Coworkers are Moving Up

Doing Right is Our Bottom Line

We stand for organic

We’re on a mission to grow the organic

agriculture movement by caring for people,

prioritizing the planet and focusing on our purpose.

Follow along with OGC’s work now and into the future by checking out our website and our social media.

We used the B Impact Assessment (BIA) from B Lab as an objective, independent, third-party reporting standard for this report. This standard meets the Oregon Benefit Company requirements and is a rigorous and widely used tool to measure a company’s impact on workers, community, customers and the environment.

Our scorecard provides transparent tracking of year-over-year impacts and highlights the indicators of special importance to OGC and our stakeholders. Check out the icons in the scorecard to see how each pillar area aligns with the SFAPPT Trust Principles.