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Looking Ahead at the Future of Organic Wine
Continuing the conversation with Drew Herman, Director of Viticulture at Alexana Estate, and Chris Schreiner, former CEO at Oregon Tilth Following the 2025 Organic Wine Conference, conversations...
Reflections on the 2025 Organic Wine Conference: Cultivating for the Future
A conversation with Drew Herman, Director of Viticulture at Alexana Estate, and Chris Schreiner, former CEO at Oregon Tilth For today’s winegrowers, navigating the evolving expectations of...
Shaping the Future of Organic: Highlights from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Meeting Spring 2025
At the recent National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) spring meeting, Oregon Tilth weighed in on key topics that could significantly shape the future of organic certification. The NOSB holds these...
A Seat at the Table: Insights from Oregon Tilth CEO at the NSAC Winter Meeting
Earlier this year, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Winter Meeting brought together leaders and advocates from across the sustainable agriculture movement. We had the opportunity...
The Trail of Records: Mastering Recordkeeping for Crop Organic Operations
At the heart of every certified organic operation lies an intention to provide its community with the highest quality products and services that uphold the standards of USDA’s National Organic...
Organic Livestock & Poultry Standards (OLPS) Rule Changes Explained
As most livestock operations know, the NOP (National Organic Program) made important changes to the livestock and poultry standards. These changes, called the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards...
Oregon Tilth 2024 Advocacy Agenda
Last week, Oregon Tilth’s Executive Director, Chris Schreiner, participated in the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s Winter Meeting in Washington DC. The event, attended by...
2022 Conservation Education Recap
Oregon Tilth’s 13-year contribution agreement with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has led to more conservation assistance for organic producers. Since 2010,...
Deschutes Canyon Garlic: the Long Road to Farming in Oregon’s High Desert
In mid-July, Deschutes Canyon Garlic owners Jon Sattler and Gia Matzinger can be found hanging garlic in their barn. The barn overlooks a small canyon and a scattering of fields tucked away in...
Rise Up Remedies: Herb Farming in Suburban Portland
The calendula at Rise Up Remedies farm is an alluring bright orange-yellow. When the flowers unfurl and display their vibrant colors to the world, it is time for harvest. Today, an overcast Oregon...