Meet the Oregon Seed Council: Fine Fescue Representative Trevor Duerst
Meet Oregon Seed Council’s Oregon Fine Fescue Representative Trevor Duerst!
ABOUT THE OREGON FINE FESCUE COMMISSION
The Oregon Fine Fescue Commission is industry funded agency that operates under the auspices of the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Commission Program. Fine fescues have earned a reputation as a widely adaptable, high-quality solution for professional turf. They thrive on sandy, well-drained soils. They respond to irrigation when needed but are persistent under drought conditions. Fescue grass is naturally salt tolerant. They are eco-friendly as they require little maintenance, less water, and less fertilizer.
ABOUT TREVOR
Trevor owns and helps to manage his family’s farm in Silverton. Ioka Farms primarily grows grass seed and small grains, along with a few specialty crops. Ioka also has a seed sales operation and a commercial seed cleaning operation.
WHAT INTERESTS TREVOR IN THE SEED INDUSTRY
When asked what interests Trevor in the seed industry, he said, “the opportunity to provide high quality seed grown in Oregon.”
WHAT TREVOR LOVES ABOUT THE OREGON SEED COUNCIL
He said, “the Oregon Seed Council is the only organization in the industry that represents all aspects of seed production from growers to dealers to industry professionals.”
WHAT TREVOR SEES FOR THE FUTURE OF THE OREGON SEED COUNCIL
Trevor is excited for the Oregon Seed Council to grow and further elevate and advocate for the industry at the state Capitol, in Congress, across agencies, and with partners.
WHAT TREVOR WISHES PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT THE OREGON SEED COUNCIL
“How important it is to have an organization that brings the whole industry together.”
HOW TREVOR GOT INVOLVED IN THE SEED INDUSTRY
He started farming when he was very young. Trevor started his work with the grass seed commissions in 2012 when he was appointed to the Oregon Ryegrass Commission.
WHAT TREVOR LIKES TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
In his free time, Trevor enjoys riding snowmobiles.
Contributed by: Mandy Vanderpool | Oregon Seed Council Intern