Summer Playbook: Merchandising, Promotions and Best Practices to Grow Sales
It’s never too late to brush up on best practices and make the most of this juicy, delicious season's harvest through exciting merchandising and a well-timed promotional plan.
Gear Up for a Great Stone Fruit Season
Stone fruit season is just getting started and it is going to be a delicious one! Cherries were the first on the scene, with bright red varieties like Brooks leading the pack and Bing coming right behind.
Viva Farms, OGC Mission Fund Recipient, Works to Keep Farmers Farming
Viva Farms is one of the largest and most robust farm incubator programs in the country. Based in western Washington, this nonprofit helps new farmers get started by offering access to land, training and the resources they need to build sustainable, organic farms. They’re all about empowering the next generation of farmers, especially those from underrepresented communities.
Organic Industry Shows Continued Growth
U.S. sales of certified organic products grew 5.2% to hit a record $71.6 billion in 2024, according to a new report from the Organic Trade Association. The overall marketplace rose by 2.5%. “It’s outcompeting the rest of the store,” said Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company
Earth Week: Celebrating Organic Soil
Short videos featuring farmers, soil scientists and compost connoisseurs who know their stuff about what makes organic farming work.
Organic leader named to Oregon ag board
Mike Dill, director of advocacy and sustainability for Organically Grown Company, has been appointed to the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. The appointment was announced April 9. He will immediately begin serving a four-year term on the government body and will have an option to reapply for a second term.
Walking Our Talk: OGC’s Year in Organic Advocacy
For OGC, advocacy is a year-round commitment. From shaping policies that protect organic farmers to elevating industry champions and amplifying the benefits of organic agriculture, we work tirelessly to uphold and strengthen the integrity of the organic food system. Here’s what we championed in 2024.
Organic: A Better Way to Eat, Farm & Protect the Planet
What’s really in your fruits and veggies? A new report, funded by Organically Grown Company, pulls together decades of scientific research confirming what we’ve long suspected—organic produce isn’t just a feel-good choice, it’s a smarter one for your health, the environment and the farmers who grow our food.
OGC Joins One Step Closer’s Pack Pact: A Commitment to Smarter, Greener Solutions
Plastic packaging in the food industry is a problem we can’t ignore. That’s why we’ve signed on to One Step Closer’s Pack Pact, a collective effort to rethink packaging, cut out single-use plastics and move the industry toward a circular economy.
What a Plum Harvest Is Teaching Us About Food Waste
The mission? To figure out how to cut down on food waste from the moment plums are picked, to when they reach New Seasons Market, located in the greater Portland area.
Protecting the Pollinators: OGC Mission Fund Recipient, the Xerces Society, Champions Conservation
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is on a mission to protect the smallest creatures that sustain our ecosystems. This international nonprofit works to protect pollinators, freshwater mussels, fireflies and other often-overlooked invertebrates that play a critical role in safeguarding biodiversity and making sure global food systems stay strong.
Organically Grown Company Acquires Longtime Citrus Grower Johansen Ranch
Organically Grown Co. has acquired Johansen Ranch, a family-owned citrus farm in Orland, California, to preserve the farm’s organic legacy.
Coworker Anniversary: Brian Keogh’s 30th Year at OGC
“OGC has forever changed my paradigm of thinking, and it keeps my activism going at the same time.” BK shared. “I owe a lot to OGC in many ways - my home, my family, my lifestyle, my ability to be in Eugene, and to have a healthy, prosperous, dignified job. Those are all very important to me. I love it honestly, I don't even know how else to say it.”
We’re Growing Our Commitment to Organic Citrus
Rich Johansen, the humble organic legend, reached out to us about preserving his farm’s future as he looked toward retirement. It was a huge honor. Rich has poured his heart into growing some of the best citrus in the organic game. He approached us to step into his boots and to make him proud. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
Meet Rich Johansen: A True Pioneer in Organic Satsuma Production
Anyone who’s tasted Johansen Ranch organic Satsumas, considered to be the sweetest available on the market, know they are worth looking forward to each season.
Organically Grown Company Buys Satsuma Citrus Farm Johansen Ranch
Food distributor Organically Grown Co has taken a step into vertical integration with the acquisition of a historic California citrus ranch.
Organically Grown Co. Secures Legacy Citrus Supply
Organically Grown Co., a marketer and distributor of certified organic produce, says it has acquired Johansen Ranch, a historic family farm in Orland, Calif.
The company said the acquisition reflects its mission to protect organic farmland, support sustainable farming practices and secure a supply of premium organic citrus for generations to come.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Rogue Farm Corps
March is National Agriculture Month – it’s a time to celebrate our farmers, farmworkers and everyone dedicated to growing our food. It’s also the perfect time to highlight Rogue Farm Corps, an Oregon nonprofit organization training and equipping the next generation of farmers and ranchers through hands-on education.
OGC’s Humberto Maldonado Appointed to CCOF’s Board
Humberto Maldonado is the Safety & Compliance Manager at Organically Grown Company. He serves on the CCOF Certification Services, LLC Management Committee, the governing body for CCOF Certification Services, LLC.
Acquisition Helps Secure Organic Citrus Supply
Organically Grown Company (OGC), a marketer and distributor of certified organic produce, has acquired Johansen Ranch, a historic family farm in Orland, California. The acquisition reflects the company's mission to protect organic farmland, support sustainable farming practices, and secure a supply of premium organic citrus for generations to come.