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 Location:
Corvallis, Oregon
Providing
the Co-op with: Tomatoes, boysenberries, arugula, tomatillos,
potatoes, paste and cherry tomatoes, canning tomatoes, cucumbers
and squash
Farming practices: Certified Organic
Other
crops grown (varieties not included): Over 80 varieties
of Certified Organic fruits and vegetables
Acreage
farmed: 15 acres
Crew
size: Two, Harry and Ian Hunter
Farming
since: 1971
Website: www.sunbowfarm.org
Products
used to control weeds, pests and pathogens: None
"I
grew up market garden/farming in New York. I started this
farm in 1972. I cofounded Oregon Tilth, writing the original
standards and guidelines for organic agriculture, which started
certification.
I
have mentored many of the people doing organic gardening in
this area, and many more elsewhere.
Ron
Spisgo and I started the Corvallis Saturday Farmers' Market.
This farm has been selling in five farmers' markets per year
for many years.
As
I am in my 60's now and the farm is in transition. Tim Gotsch
is managing production and sales this year. The farm is set
up in a trust and at my passing will go to Oregon Tilth as
a research, education and production facility." -Harry
About
Oregon Tilth
Oregon
Tilth is a nonprofit research and education organization certifying
Organic farmers, processors, retailers and handlers throughout
Oregon, the United States, and internationally. Oregon Tilth
is a member-driven organization with chapters throughout the
state, and members around the world.
Oregon
Tilth's mission is to support Organic and sustainable food
production practices.Since 1974, Tilth has brought together
individuals working to support and promote biologically sound
and socially equitable agriculture.
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). It has chapters
throughout the state bringing together consumers and producers
to sponsor activities from garden tours to regional events.
[Oregon
Tilth] has an active research and education program promoting
on-farm and sustainable agriculture research, cooperative
development, and farmer breeding programs. [They] promote
awareness of biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture
through programs, educational materials, position papers,
and audio and videotapes. [Oregon Tilth] publishes In Good
Tilth, a regional newsletter covering issues on sustainable
and Organic agriculture.
http://www.tilth.org/site/ABOUT.html
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