OREGON TILTH SUPPORTS ORGANIC FOR ALL THE OPPORTUNITY IN ORGANIC IS INFINITE. ORGANIC AGRICULTURE ACTIVITY HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Organic Agriculture activity increases median household income by over $2,000 and lowers the county’s poverty rate by as much as 1.3 %.1 The organic food industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in United States agriculture. Oregon Tilth does not just work in high organic activity areas, we lead progressive and substantial economic development initiatives. Oregon Tilth staff, allies, clients and services span across borders, socioeconomic status and cultures, uniting a nation focused on building a brighter food future, together. Our work to create a culture that provides opportunity and access for all is rooted in our foundational mission. We’re enriching people and planet, together. Our thinking is this – when we invest in our staff, the communities we serve, the clients we care for and our vision, our economic development potential is endless.
JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO MAKE OUR FOOD SYSTEM AND AGRICULTURE BIOLOGICALLY SOUND AND SOCIALLY EQUITABLE.
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Organic Trade Association (OTA) (2016). “U.S. Organic Hotspots and their Benefit to Local Economies,” [White Paper]. Jaenicke. https://ota.com/sites/default/files/indexed_files/OTA-HotSpotsWhite Paper-OnlineVersion.pdf
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GROWTH & IMPACT REPORT | Oregon Tilth
Oregon Tilth was awarded the 2022 National Organic Program Director’s Award
