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Who We Are

The Oregon Seed Council is an integral part of Oregon’s past, present, and future. Created in the 1960’s, the Oregon Seed Council is a trade organization that advocates for seed farmers, seed marketers, brokers, researchers and others involved in the Oregon seed industry. Bringing industry together, we serve as a leading voice for industry, and elevate the importance and quality of Oregon grown seed within the public, media, and the government.

Mission & Vision

Mission

Our mission is to engage in issues of importance to the Oregon seed industry, enriching collaboration within its membership and all related parties.

Vision

Oregon Seed Council’s vision is to be the leading voice in the Oregon seed industry; to elevate the importance and quality of Oregon grown seed within the public, media, and government.

Values

  • Integrity

    We base our reputation on being an honest and ethical organization. We believe in standing behind our word.

  • Respect

    We honor each individual relationship and seek value in people’s unique experience.

  • Collaboration

    We hold in high regard our associates and work to build positive relationships with those outside our industry.

  • Accountability

    We participate, delegate, and evaluate to ensure the highest level of transparency for our organization.

Meet the Board

The Council is overseen by a board of directors that includes growers, seed companies, straw distributors, specialty seed producers, a bargaining association, along with Oregon State University and Oregon Department of Agriculture representatives.

Officers

  • Trevor Duerst, President
  • Rachel Hankins, 1st Vice President
  • Spence Smith, 2nd Vice President
  • Orin Nusbaum, Treasurer
  • Dave Goracke, Immediate Past President
  • Ioka Farms
  • Oregon Seed Association
  • Oregon Tall Fescue Commission
  • Oregon Ryegrass Commission
  • Cala Farms

Directors

  • Spence Smith
  • Helle Ruddenklau
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
  • KC Coon
  • Orin Nusbaum
  • Ben Van Dyke
  • Alex Duerst
  • Rachel Hankins
  • Terry Plagmann
  • Garrett Hightower
  • Shelly Boshart Davis
  • Charles Ortiz
  • Kenny Smith
  • Jason Scharf
  • Oregon Tall Fescue Commission
  • Oregon Tall Fescue Commission
  • Oregon Fine Fescue
  • Oregon Fine Fescue
  • Oregon Ryegrass Commission
  • Oregon Ryegrass Commission
  • Oregon Clover Commission
  • Oregon Seed Growers League
  • Oregon Seed Association
  • Tee-2-Green
  • Oregon Grass Seed Bargaining Association
  • Oregon Straw Exporters Association
  • OMG A Cooperative
  • Willamette Valley Specialty Seed Association
  • Willamette Valley Oilseed Producers Association

Ex-Officio Members

  • Kelsy Pimm
  • Elizabeth Savory
  • Dan Curry
  • Christy Tanner
  • Oregon Women for Agriculture
  • Oregon Department of Agriculture
  • Oregon State University Crop and Soil Science Department
  • Oregon State University Agronomist

Executive Director

Megan Chuinard Graser

Email: Megan@MAC-Consulting-LLC.com

Phone: 503-267-8578

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