From their website: Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. Oregon Tilth offers educational events throughout the state of Oregon, and provides organic certification services to organic growers, processors, and handlers internationally.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(503) 378-0690
The non-profit organization Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute’s mission statement is
“to increase citizen involvement in decisions that affect the region’s environment.” The Institute has grown into one of the most successful organizations in the region. In addition to Community Agriculture, they have programs in Watershed Restoration, Environmental Education, and Transportation.” These programs include watershed restoration in northern Idaho and parts of Eastern Washington, promoting alternative energy through tours and host bicycle and vanpool options. PCEI began in 1986 and they have received many awards due to their honest and hardworking operations.
Organization Type:
(208) 882-1444
The Northwest Environmental Defense Center is based in Oregon and is dedicated to preservation and promotes sustainable agriculture. “NEDC students currently work as members of one or more of our project groups, including: Lands and Wildlife, Water, Air, and Sustainable Agriculture”. Their ongoing projects include air quality patrolling to ensure no violations of current air standards take place, sustainable land use and raising awareness on sustainable food operations, and many other practices.
Organization Type:
(503) 768-6673
Viva Farms “provide new farmers affordable access to education, training and technical assistance; capital and credit; land and markets.” Farmers are given a square mile of farm land to get started. The vegetables are sold in a CSA (community supported agriculture) approach in box shares. Its parent organization is GrowFood.org, a national organization.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(360) 707-3223