As the Oregon State University (OSU) Organic Growers Club, our primary focus is our student run organic production farm, founded over 20+ years ago by a handful of students with a desire to learn about agriculture first hand. Besides being a lot of FUN, the club is today a valuable teaching tool, as well as a model organization, over the years having gained support from administration, forward thi
nking faculty, students, and community members. We currently have over 300 members and 400 community clients involved with the Growers Club! On the farm, which is nearly 2 acres and located on OSU agricultural research land, we use organic methods to grow nearly every type of vegetable you can think of, as well as many berries and herbs. We then harvest and sell our produce to the on-campus community every Friday at our own fresh market. We use only quality seeds and starts, including many heirloom varieties. We use the proceeds from our veggie sales to keep the farm running. The vegetable sales are very popular though, so in addition to maintaining production at the farm, we are also able to fund several internships each summer for students, as well as support many philanthropic activities in the Corvallis area. Please take a few moments and have a look around the website and see what we are up to. Even better yet, check us out sometime at one of our work parties. See how food is really produced, and learn how to grow your own!! Throughout spring and summer, we have Thursday night Harvest parties (with free hot supper - bring a spoon and bowl!) that start at 4:30. Also Sunday Skool work parties every Sunday from 9-noon! Contact James if you would like to join our list serve which will keep you up to date on all the cool activities we have going on. There is something for everybody at the Organic Growers Club! You don't have to know a thing about farming, just bring a desire to change the world and an appetite for some great food! Thanks, please don't hesitate to contact me. James Cassidy
Department Crop and Soil Science Instructor - SOIL205, SOIL360, HORT260
OSU Organic Growers Club - Faculty Advisor/Member/Marketing Director