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About Oregon Tilth  
Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit organization supporting and promoting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture through education, research, advocacy, and certification. Oregon Tilth advocates sustainable approaches to agricultural production systems and processing, handling and marketing. Oregon Tilth's purpose is to educate gardeners, farmers, legislators, and the general public about the need to develop and use sustainable growing practices that promote soil health, conserve natural resources, and prevent environmental degradation while producing a clean and healthful food supply for humanity. |
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Research & Education We have an active research and education program promoting on-farm and sustainable agriculture research, cooperative development, and farmer-led breeding programs. We publish In Good Tilth, a regional newsletter covering issues on sustainable and organic agriculture. [More about our Research and Education Programs...] Certification Oregon Tilth is a world leader in organic certification of food providers from soil to store, and is
noted for the integrity of the Oregon Tilth Certified Organic label (OTCO). Advocacy Oregon Tilth advocates for state and federal policy that insures transparency in food production, encourages conservation and sharing of natural resources, and offers equitable consideration of organic farmers and organic production techniques. Events and Outreach We provide speakers for groups and organizations interested in the work of Oregon Tilth or in specific topics such as gardening, alternatives to pesticides, composting, and food safety. Oregon Tilth also coordinates conferences, produces events locally, and makes presentations at fairs, educational events, and trade shows throughout the region. [See upcoming events here] |
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Copyright © 2006 - 2007 Oregon Tilth, Inc.
470 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301
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