Usher in the New Year with Northwest’s Best Organic Winter Veg!
Whether spending the last days of 2020 cooking and dining over celebratory dishes or embracing healthy wholesome meals inspired by the New Year, shoppers can be sure that this winter’s Northwest-grown organic vegetables will be the star of any meal!
A Heartfelt Farewell to Organic Pioneer Jeff Falen
Oregon’s community of organic farms lost a pioneer in the passing of Jeff Falen. From Jeff’s imagination and grit sprung forth Persephone Farm, a place he constructed from his own sweat and endurance, guided by a set of profound ideas. In this letter to OGC’s long-time friend, founding-grower and revered community member, we celebrate the life of this unparalleled farmer.
Late Season Northwest Grown Winter Squash Deliver Flavor and Shelf Life
With a couple of months of delicious seasonal squash eating already under our belts, Mustard Seed Farms is rounding out their season with a few must-try Winter Squash varieties, arriving now and worth exploring from this phenomenal Oregon grower.
Coworker Q+A: Tom Lively Kicks Off California’s Citrus Season
Tom Lively, OGC’s Intergalactic Sales Representative, talks about California’s dynamic citrus growing regions, OGC’s robust specialty citrus program and which varieties he’s looking forward to eating this year!
NW Grown Royal Chantenay Carrots Deceptively Sweet!
Shorter and squatter than the familiar Nantes carrots, organic Royal Chantenay bunch carrots from Groundwork Organics are an exceptionally good fresh eater and are also fantastic cooked.
OGC’s Community Contributions Support More Than 50 NW Nonprofits in 2020
Spotlight on Giving
Braga’s Line of Organic Nuts Perfect for Festive Snacking and Baking
Baking and easy gifting during this holiday season is boosting demand for premium nuts. Braga organic nuts offer a delicious, sustainable solution for shopper’s holiday needs!
Heirloom Orchards: The Art and Science of Growing Old-World Apples
It was a rare and welcome opportunity to safely make a farm visit when Heirloom Orchards invited OGC to tour their stunning orchard just outside of Hood River, Oregon. Accompanied by Emily Johnson, we surveyed what had yet to be picked and spent some time talking about her work to perfect their harvesting schedule
Trending: Celebratory Eating is Just Around the Corner
Regardless of with whom and how your community celebrates and feasts in the weeks ahead, you can bet they’ll be shopping and cooking up a storm. OGC shares a few trends on what and how this year’s holiday shoppers will be cooking and eating!
Organic Northwest Grown Honeynut is Sweet and Cute!
This hybrid of Butternut and Buttercup squashes retains the best of both varieties.
Organically Grown Company Launches New Grant & Loan Program Targeting Mission-Aligned Partners
When Organically Grown Company (OGC) transitioned its ownership to the Sustainable Food and Agricultural Perpetual Purpose Trust in late 2018, its new bylaws prioritized investing in the company’s Stakeholder groups, which include coworkers, growers, customers, community allies and mission-aligned organizations.
Organically Grown Company Rolls Out Brand Update And Expands Vision For Ladybug™ Organic Produce Line
Organically Grown Company (OGC), the Northwest-based organic produce wholesaler, distributor, and grower marketer, introduced a brand update today featuring a fresh take on its logo, truck-wraps, packaging, website, and more.
In the Autumn Salad Revolution, Radicchio Reigns as Queen
As sourcing lettuce and other greens transition to California this time of year, cold-weather-loving specialty radicchios grown in the Northwest are the height of local and seasonal eating.
OGC’s VP of Supply Chain Management David Amorose to Retire After 30-Year Career
Summarizing the impact that David Amorose has had on OGC and his peers during the span of his impressive 30-year career is nearly impossible. But a lovely tribute penned by OGC’s Quality Assurance Manager, Waylon Spoden, comes close.
Welcoming Winter Squash
Cucurbit fans rejoice, organic Winter Squash season is in full swing with a stunning array of colors, sizes and flavors!