Oregon Tilth, Inc. Records

Oregon Tilth, Inc. Records, 1975-2018

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Oregon Tilth, Inc.
Title: Oregon Tilth, Inc. Records
Dates: 1975-2018 (inclusive)
19752018

1988-2008 (bulk)
1988200
Quantity: 17.00 cubic feet, including 1,352 black and white photographs, 429 color photographs, 60 video recordings, 104 audio cassette tapes; 14.1 Gbytes (210 files), (22 boxes, including 5 oversize boxes)
Collection Number: MSS OrTilth
Summary: The Oregon Tilth, Inc. Records chronicle the establishment and emergence of Oregon Tilth, Inc. from Tilth, which originally was established in 1974 in Washington State. Oregon Tilth, Inc. is an organic agriculture certification and education organization based in Corvallis, Oregon. The materials reflect the growth of sustainable agriculture in the Northwest and later, globally. It includes materials generated and collected by the organization. The collection includes Oregon Tilth board materials, newsletters, audio recordings, video recordings, manuals, photographs, the organization's websites, and educational materials.
Repository: Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions: Materials are open for research.
Languages: English, Spanish;Castilian

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Oregon Tilth, Inc. was incorporated in 1986. It is an organic agriculture certification and education organization based in Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon Tilth emerged from Washington State's Tilth, that was established in 1974. Tilth established several regional chapters in Washington and Oregon in the late 1970s. The regional organizations began to dissolve In the 1980s and the opportunity arose to create other state organizations such as Oregon Tilth. In 1986, Oregon Tilth incorporated and in the following year received its official non-profit status.

Oregon Tilth’s mission involves educating the public how to integrate organic practices into farming and gardening and to establish practices to promote sustainable marketplaces. For example, the standards and procedures for organic production were developed with input from California and Washington certification organizations. These standards would eventually be adopted by other organizations and would become the model for the National Organic Program. The passion for sharing education and research in the field of organic certification with the public is evident in this collection. In this regard, former Certification Director, Yvonne Frost is especially of interest as she was one of the leading pioneers of the Research and Education Department. Frost, like many other board members, served in several roles at Oregon Tilth. She served as Executive Director in the early 1990s and retired in 2000. Other notable members of Oregon Tilth include former Executive Director Harry MacCormack who helped author the Transition Document, and Lynn Coody, author of many documents regarding agricultural policy such as the General Materials List. Lastly, Chris Schreiner, the current Executive Director, took over the role in November 2009, but has worked at Oregon Tilth since 1998.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Oregon Tilth, Inc. Records consist of Oregon Tilth board materials, newsletters, manuals, photographs, websites Oregon Tilth and In Good Tilth, and educational materials. Educational materials include guidebooks, reports, and handbooks. The predominant dates in this collection range from 1988 to 2008, with only a few materials from 2017 and contributions from 2018 are available online.

The collection embodies the establishment of organic farming practices and standards, some of which were developed through collaborative efforts. The collection demonstrates Oregon Tilth's efforts to provide organic certification internationally, such as in Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries, especially in Series 2: Correspondence and Series 6: Manuals, Standards, and Procedures series. Oregon Tilth is also ardent about spreading their message of organic food production and its benefits. This is especially evident in their outreach materials (Series 4), publications (Series 5), and videos (Series 15). The Oregon Tilth Board as governing body for the organization has been responsible for determining the direction and actions of the organization, which is evident from Series 1: Board Records and Related Documents.

In 1975, the parent organization of Oregon Tilth, Tilth, used newsletters (Series 3) to inform farmers and concerned consumers about organic practices in the West Coast region, and the advantages of organic food. Due to Tilth’s regional model, several chapters were involved. One included the Willamette Valley chapter, which produced its own newsletter. The Willamette Valley newsletter ceased production once the chapter assumed Tilth’s non-profit status and became Oregon Tilth. The regional model had proved difficult to manage and this is reflected in the newsletters. During the shift from a regional to a state organizational model the Seattle and Portland chapters continued to produce newsletters. The Oregon Tilth newsletter suspended publication from 1986 to 1987. Once the organization found sure footing, Oregon Tilth produced its own self-titled newsletter which would later become In Good Tilth.

The Transition Document found in Series 5 represents an important contribution of Oregon Tilth to the organic farming community. A joint effort between Dr. Alan Kapuler, Harry MacCormack, and Diana Tracy, the initial editions provided the informational tools of how to transition into organic farming and food production. The documents strive to show the benefits and need for the implementation of an environmentally sound agriculture. With the current issues of genetically modified foods, the interest in organic foods has dramatically risen. The latest issue of the Transition Document is solely authored by MacCormack but has input from Kapuler and Tracy, as well as others versed in agricultural practices. Series 11 demonstrates the influence Oregon Tilth has had on the public with newspaper clippings and highlights the organization's work with organic certification.

Series 13 (Photographs) provides a different look into the people of Oregon Tilth. Day-to-day activities such as farm inspections and sheep shearing are featured as well as special occasions. Some examples include Tilth Fest and the Oregon Tilth Christmas Party. Those featured in this series are often members of Oregon Tilth but are not limited to the organization's staff and board. Oregon Tilth has largely been about the people, and providing reliable, dependable sources, which is evident in the creation of its directories (Series 10). The directories list steadfast providers of certified organic food, which was especially important before the advent of the Internet.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Oregon Tilth, Inc. Records (MSS OrTilth) Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The records are arranged in 16 series. 1: Board Records and Related Documents, 1985-2017; 2: Correspondence, 1990-2007; 3: Newsletters, 1975-2017; 4: Research and Education Department, 1998-2013; 5: Publications, 1976-2010; 6: Handbooks, Manuals, Standards and Procedures, 1986-2006; 7: Reports, 1995-2008; 8: Conference Materials, 1996-2014; 9: Reference Materials, 1980-2010; 10: Directories, 1986-2008; 11: Newspaper Clippings, 1994-2005; 12: Certificates, 1999-2005; 13: Photographs, 1987-2004; 14: Posters, 1989; 15: Video Recordings, 1985-2009, 16: Oregon Tilth and In Good Tilth Websites, 2018.

Acquisition Information

Materials were donated by Oregon Tilth, Inc. in 2017

Processing Note

Technical accessioning of 84 digital media objects received with the records resulted in 8.54 Gbytes (616 files) of born-digital materials. These were reviewed and appraised for long-term historical value; derivative video files in .mp4 format were created. This review and processing resulted in 0.17 Gbytes (202 files) of born-digital materials that are available to researchers on the Electronic Records Use Copies shared drive and 13.9 Gbytes (8 video files) delivered through MediaSpace. All of the materials are described as part of the Oregon Tilth Records in Series 4, 9, and 15.

Related Materials

Other materials relating to Oregon Tilth can be found in the Entomology Department Records (RG 027) and the OSU Memorabilia Collection. The Research Accounting Office Records (RG 026) include documentation of the "Sustainable Agriculture in the Oregon Maritime Region" project at OSU in the early 1990s. The project was sponsored by Oregon Tilth, Inc. The Special Collections and Archives Research Center holds various records of agriculture in Oregon.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Board Records and Related Documents, 1985-2017Return to Top

Series 1 consists of meeting minutes, largely from the Board of Directors, and Committee meetings. Related documents, attachments to the agenda, or introduced documents, such as reports to the Director are included in this series. Former Board members include Munk Bergin, Ellen O' Shea, J.J. Haapala, Will Newman II, Lynn Coody, Yvonne Frost, and Harry MacCormack. The arrangement of this series reflects the original order of the materials.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1.1	Board Minutes	1987
1.2	Board Minutes	1988
1.3	Board Minutes	1989
1.4	Board Minutes	1990
1.5	Board Minutes, 1 of 2	1991
1.6	Board Minutes, 2 of 2	1991
1.7	Board Minutes	1992
1.8	Board Minutes	1993
1.9	Board Minutes	1994
1.10	Board Minutes	1995
1.11	Board Minutes	1996
1.12	Board Minutes	1997
1.13	Board Minutes	1998
1.14	Board Minutes	1999
1.15	Board Minutes, 1 of 2	2000
1.16	Board Minutes, 2 of 2	2000
1.17	Board Minutes, 1 of 2	2001
2.1	Board Minutes, 2 of 2	2001
2.2	Board Minutes, 1 of 2	2002
2.3	Board Minutes, 2 of 2	2002
2.4	Board Minutes	2003
2.5	Board Minutes	2004
2.6	Board Minutes	2005
2.7	Board Minutes	2006
2.8	Board Minutes	2007
2.10	Board Minutes	2009-2010
2.11	Annual Meeting Minutes Minutes are available for these years: 1985; 1987-1988; 2002-2003; 2014.	1985-2014
2.12	Certification Committee Meeting Minutes Minutes are available for these years: 1989-1991; 1995-1997; 1999-2000.	1989-2000
2.13	Tilth 20th Anniversary Records are available for these years:1989-1991; 1995-1997; 1999-2000.	1989-2000
2.14	Oregon Tilth Organic Activities	1994
2.15	Publication and Education Minutes	1994-1996
2.16	Oregon Tilth Strategic Plan	1995-1997
2.17	Adjudication Committee Meeting Minutes	1998-2000
2.18	Bylaws Revision	1998-2000
2.19	Certification Minutes Minutes are available for these years: 2000; 2002-2003; 2006	2000-2006
2.20	Farm and Processor Reports	2000-2002
2.21	Oregon Tilth Focus Groups	2003
2.22	A Brief History of Tilth	2004
2.23	The Food-based Environment Education Design (FEED) Project	2004
2.24	Acre Project	2005
2.25	Copyright Infringement Draft Letter	2005
2.26	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Reviewers Meeting	2005
2.27	Board Retreat	2008
2.28	Oregon Department of Agriculture Organic Certification	2008
2.29	Extraneous Documents, 1 of 2	1991-1995
3.1	Extraneous Documents, 2 of 2 Documents are available for these years: 1996; 1998-2000; 2002-2005; 2007.	1996-2007
3.2	Miscellaneous Minutes are available for these years: 1989; 1992; 1994; 2014.	1989-2014
3.3	Harry MacCormack Annual Meeting Discussion Notes	2017
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19.1	Oregon Tilth Board of Director's Meeting, Tape 1 Cassette tape.	May 2, 1993
19.2	Oregon Tilth Board of Director's Meeting. Tape 2 Cassette tape.	May 2, 1993
19.3	Oregon Tilth Board of Director's Meeting. Tape 1 Cassette tape.	June 13, 1993
19.4	Oregon Tilth Board of Director's Meeting. Tape 2 Cassette tape.	June 13, 1993.

Series 2: Correspondence, 1990-2007Return to Top

Series 2 consists of communications between Oregon Tilth and various companies and organizations, such as Tropical Sources and Cascadian Farm. Some of the topics featured in this series include assurances against using certain fertilizers, requests for certification from Oregon Tilth, and organic alcohol production.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
3.4	South Coast Organic Growers Association	1990-2007
3.5	Chilean Nitrate Use	1994
3.6	Tropical Sources and Cascadian Farm	1995
3.7	Ucanehu, South America S.A. - Organic Banana Farms	1995-1997
3.8	Tropical Sources - Acerola Cherries	1996
3.9	Organic Alcohol Production in Puerto Rico	1997
3.10	Retailer Working Group	2002
3.11	Copyright Application Oregon Tilth	2004
3.12	Foreign office update	2007

Series 3: Newsletters, 1975-2017Return to Top

Series 3 consists of newsletters produced by Oregon Tilth, the parent organization of Tilth, and the Willamette Valley, Seattle, and Portland chapters. Oregon Tilth was not published between 1984-1987 during the reorganization of the organization. The newsletters were the main vehicle of outreach for the various Tilth organizations. They not only give in-depth details of the history of Oregon Tilth, they also cover topics such as women farmers, the true cost of sustainability, and food safety. A frequent contributor to the newsletters is former Executive Director, Harry MacCormack.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
3.13	The Tilth Newsletter	1975-1976
3.14	The Tilth Newsletter	1977-1978
3.15	Tilth	1979
3.16	Tilth	1980
3.17	Tilth	1981
3.18	Tilth	1982
3.19	Tilth	1983
3.20	Tilth	1984
3.21	Oregon Tilth	1987
3.22	Oregon Tilth	1988
3.23	Oregon Tilth	1989
3.24	Oregon Tilth December 1989 / January 1990 issue.	1990
3.25	Oregon Tilth Issues only through June/July 1990 are included.	1990
15.1	In Good Tilth August - December	1990
15.2	In Good Tilth	1991
15.3	In Good Tilth	1992
15.4	In Good Tilth	1993
16.1	In Good Tilth	1994
16.2	In Good Tilth	1995
16.3	In Good Tilth	1996
16.4	In Good Tilth	1997
17.1	In Good Tilth	1998
17.2	In Good Tilth	1999
17.3	In Good Tilth	2000
17.4	In Good Tilth	2001
18.1	In Good Tilth	2002
18.2	In Good Tilth	2003
18.3	In Good Tilth	2004
18.4	In Good Tilth	2005
3.26	In Good Tilth October-December 2005	2005
3.27	In Good Tilth	2006
3.28	In Good Tilth	2007
3.29	In Good Tilth	2008
3.30	In Good Tilth	2009
4.1	In Good Tilth	2010
4.2	In Good Tilth	2011
4.3	In Good Tilth	2012
4.4	In Good Tilth	2013
4.5	In Good Tilth	2014
4.6	In Good Tilth	2015
4.7	In Good Tilth	2016
4.8	In Good Tilth Winter 2017 issue.	2017
4.9	Valley Tilth Newsletter of the Willamette Valley Chapter.	1981-1984
4.10	Valley Tilth Newsletter of the Willamette Valley Chapter. December 1984 / January 1985 issue.	1985
4.11	Valley Tilth Newsletter of the Willamette Valley Chapter. Beginning with March-April 1985 issue.	1985-1986
14.1	Sea-Tilth Newsletter of the Seattle Tilth Association. July-December 1985.	1985
4.12	Sea-Tilth Newsletter of the Seattle Tilth Association.	1986
4.13	Portland Tilth	1988-1990

Series 4: Research and Education Department, 1998-2013Return to Top

Series 4 consists of documents from Oregon Tilth's Research and Education Department. Items featured include various projects from the department such as the conception of the Organic Education Center (OEC), the Organic Land Care program, and the Organic Vineyard and Winery Workshop. The purpose of the Research and Education Department was to furnish seminars, workshops, tours, classes, as well as educate on sustainable and ecological land management practices.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
4.14	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project (FCGP) General Meeting	1998
4.15	Organic Education Center (OEC) Establishment Draft	1998
4.16	OEC Establishment; Master of Organics Program	1999
4.17	Master of Organics Guide	2000
4.18	Pesticide Lecture at Portland State University	2000
4.19	Winter Gardening	2001
4.20	Objectives for the Research and Education Department	2001
4.21	Orientation to Organic Gardening and Small Scale Farming	2001
4.22	Grants - OEC Development Project	2001-2003
4.23	FCGP Annual Meeting	2001-2004
4.24	Organic Education Center	2001-2013
4.25	Orientation to Organic Gardening and Small Scale Farming, 2nd Edition	2002
4.26	National Organic Program	2002-2005
4.27	Human Pathogens from Livestock Manures - National Summit	2003
4.28	Certification Database	2003-2007
4.29	Organic Vineyard and Winery Workshop	2004
4.30	Ecological and Organic Farm Management Proceedings	2004
4.31	Compliance and Enforcement for th4e National Organic Program	2004
4.32	Western Alliance of Certifying Organizations	2004-2006
4.33	Organic Land Care Program Launch	2004-2007
4.34	Oregon Tilth Fall Conference	2006
4.35	Oregon Tilth Organic Gardening Program and Course	2007
5.1	Organic Education Center (OEC) Statistics and Records	2007
5.2	In Good Tilth Production Process for producing and distributing the newsletter.	2007
5.3	B Street Farm	2007
5.4	Tri-State Cross-Training/Professional Development	2007-2010
5.5	Oregon Tilth Winter Conference	2008
5.6	Field School - Jean's Farm	2008
5.7	Organic Land Care Program	2008-2009
5.8	Comprehensive Organic Gardener Program Resource Guide	2009
5.9	Organic Food Certification with a Foundation in Food Safety, 1 of 3	2009
5.10	Organic Food Certification with a Foundation in Food Safety, 2 of 3	2009
5.11	Organic Food Certification with a Foundation in Food Safety, 3 of 3	2009
5.12	Conservation Cross-Training: Double J Jerseys	2009
5.13	Conservation Cross-Training: Washington State University and Boyd Farm	2009
5.14	Conservation Cross-Training: Mustard Seed Farms	2009
5.15	Conservation Cross-Training: Hi-Point Orchard	2009
5.16	Organic Land Care Field Guides	2009
5.17	Yard and Garden Program	2010
5.18	Organicology Tradeshow	2011
5.19	Oregon Tilth Research and Education, undated
5.20	Organic Fertilizers and Organic Fundamentals for Soil Management, undated
	Public Seed Initiative (PSI) Cornell variety trials in Oregon These born-digital files document variety trials and workshops held as part of the Public Seed Initiative (PSI) Cornell variety trials in Oregon. The Public Seed Initiative was a collaborative effort of Oregon Tilth's Famer Cooperative Genome Project (FCGP), the Cornell University Vegetable Breeders Institute, the Plant Genetic Resources Unit (PGRU) in Geneva, and the Northeast Organic Farmer's Association (NOFA) of New York. PSI was a 3-year project funded through the USDA Initiative for Future Agricultural and Food Systems (IFAFS) program. File formats include .ppt; .doc; .xls, and .jpg. The files include 118 digital photographs depicting study and workshop participants in the field; plants; and the fruits and vegetables that were part of the study; 137 files; 138 Mbytes.	2003-2004

Series 5: Publications, 1976-2010Return to Top

Series 5 consists of publications produced either solely by Oregon Tilth or in partnership with institutions such as the Oregon State University Extension Service and Washington State University. Materials include but are not limited to Oregon Organic Farm Statistics and several versions of the Oregon Tilth Transition Document that outlines the procedures to be followed during the transition from non-organic to organic farming. The Transition Document is a significant contribution to the organic farming community as it outlines what needs to be done to transition in clear, concise, terms. Other publications, such as Analytical Testing: A Conundrum tackles the controversial issue of residue testing in organic certification. The arrangement of this series reflects the original order of the materials.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
5.21	Jaybird Information Newsletter from Republic, Washington.	1976
5.22	Transition Document	1988
5.23	Oregon Tilth Transition Document	1989
5.24	Oregon Tilth Transition Document	1993
5.25	Oregon Tilth Transition Document, Spanish Version	1993
5.26	Analytical Testing: A Conundrum	1993
5.27	Human Pathogens from Livestock Manures	2003
5.28	Oregon Organic Farm Statistics	2004
5.29	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Organization and Certification Proposal	2009
5.30	The Transition Document	2009
5.31	UTNE Reader An article from In Good Tilth is featured in the Reader.	2010
5.32	Tilth and Oregon Tilth Brochures

Series 6: Manuals, Standards and Procedures, 1986-2006Return to Top

Series 6 consists of items, some of which were intended for internal use, such as the Oregon Tilth Board and Committee Handbook or the Policy and Procedures Manual. Others such as the Oregon Department of Agriculture's Food Processors Handbook were used for reference or as display materials at various Oregon Tilth events. Some items, such as the Brand Name Materials List would later be used to aid other organizations, whether they chose to adopt the information into their organizational procedures, or use them as reference materials.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
5.33	Standards and Guidelines for Oregon Tilth Certified Organically Grown	1986
5.34	Standards and Guidelines for Oregon and Washington Tilth Certified Organically Grown	1987
5.35	Standards and Guidelines for Oregon Tilth Certified Organically Grown	1987
5.36	Standards and Guidelines for Oregon Tilth Certified Organically Grown	1989
5.37	Oregon Tilth Board and Committee Handbook	1989
5.38	Oregon Tilth Board and Committee Handbook Update no. 1	1990
5.39	Oregon Tilth Board and Committee Handbook Update no. 2	1990
5.40	Direct Marketing Handbook	1990
5.41	Food Processors Handbook	1990
5.42	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Standards and Guidelines Handbook	1991
5.43	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Standards and Guidelines Handbook	1993
6.1	National Organic Standards Board Botanical Pesticides, 1 of 2	1994
6.2	National Organic Standards Board Botanical Pesticides, 2 of 2	1994
6.3	Certification Standards and Procedures, 1st Edition	1994
6.4	Certification Standards and Procedures, Spanish Version	1994
6.5	Oregon Tilth Board and Committee Handbook	1996
6.6	Brand Name Materials List	1997
6.7	Brand Name Materials List, Spanish Version	1997
6.8	Oregon Tilth Apiculture Standards	1997
6.9	Oregon Tilth Policy and Procedures Manual	1998
6.10	Certification Standards and Procedures	1998
6.11	Certification Standards and Procedures, Spanish Version	1998
6.12	Quality Manual, Revisions and Drafts	1998-1999
6.13	Inspector Contracts	1998-2000
6.14	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Restaurant and Retail Standards	1999
6.15	General Materials List	1999
6.16	General Materials List, Spanish Version	1999
6.17	American Organic Standards	1999
6.18	Oregon Tilth Operations Manual	1999
6.19	Quality Manual	1999
6.20	Organic Resource Manual	1999
6.21	Inspector Manual Drafts and Revisions	1999; 2001
6.22	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Procedures Manual	2000
6.23	Quality Manual	2000
6.24	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Procedures Manual Revisions	2000
6.25	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Procedures and Standards Manuals	2001
6.26	Quality Manual, Drafts and Revisions	2001
6.27	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Standards Manual Revisions	2001
6.28	Procedures Manual Revisions and Standards Manual Revision	2001-2002
6.29	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Program Manual	2002
6.30	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Inspector Manual	2004
6.31	Corporate Minutes Handbook	2004
6.32	Organic Farming Compliance Handbook, 1 of 3	circa 2004
6.33	Organic Farming Compliance Handbook, 2 of 3	circa 2004
6.34	Organic Farming Compliance Handbook, 3 of 3	circa 2004
6.35	Oregon Tilth Chapter Handbook Drafts	2006

Series 7: Reports, 1995-2008Return to Top

Series 7 consists of reports produced by Oregon Tilth. It includes annual reports that detail the yearly activities of Oregon Tilth. The reports also feature topics such as mobilization of minerals and other aspects of organic farming.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
7.1	Plant Mobilization of Trace Organochlorine Residues	1995
7.2	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Controlled Document	2001-2006
7.3	Oregon Tilth Annual Report	2007
7.4	Oregon Tilth Annual Report	2008

Series 8: Conference Materials, 1995-2014Return to Top

Series 8 consists primarily of sound recordings of conferences that were sponsored through either Tilth or Oregon Tilth, and other conferences attended by Oregon Tilth staff and board members. The series also includes promotional guides and informational brochures. The audio cassettes are largely from an organization known as the Ecological Farming Association (also known as Eco-Farm) located in California. This organization historically has supported and promoted ecological farming.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
7.5	Re-imagine Agriculture, Tilth 40th Anniversary	2014
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19.5	Organic Seeds in the Era of Transgenes. Tilth 30th Anniversary Tape Alan Kapuler and J.J. Haapala. Organic Seeds in the Era of Transgenes. Tilth 30th Anniversary	2004
19.6	Field Farm and Fungi: Biological Pest Management. Tilth 30th Anniversary tape Gwendolyn Ellen, Munk Bergin, Paul Stamets. Field Farm and Fungi: Biological Pest Management. Tilth 30th Anniversary	2004
19.7	Successful Organic Farmers, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Anderson, Courchesne, and Wheelers. Successful Organic Farmers. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1995
19.8	Information Superhighway, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Katz, Auburn, and Schneider. Information Superhighway. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1995
19.9	Marketing Aspects of Organic Cotton, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Allen, Fanucchi, Schroeder, and Vlahos. Marketing Aspects of Organic Cotton. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.10	Grower/Researcher Contract, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Castisano, Pavich, and Scowcroft. Grower/Researcher Contract. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.11	Farm Records and Taxes Simplified, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Davis and Klonsky. Farm Records and Taxes Simplified. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.12	Permaculture and Agricultural Production, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Bill Mollison. Permaculture and Agricultural Production. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.13	Successful Organic Farmers, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Garcia, Brewer, and Eveland/ Steinberg and Larkey. Successful Organic Farmers. Audio Productions Inc.	1996
19.14	Transformation to A Sustainable Agriculture, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Panel. Transformation to A Sustainable Agriculture. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.15	Bamboo On the Farm, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Henderson and Lewis. Bamboo On the Farm. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.16	Your Plate and the Planet, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Alice Waters and Andrea Wilson. Your Plate and the Planet. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.17	Drip and Low Volume Irrigation, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Bressan and Magenheim. Drip and Low Volume Irrigation. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.18	Foliar Feeding and Compost Teas, Eco-Farm Conference Cantisano, Pavich, and York. Foliar Feeding and Compost Teas. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.19	Choosing the Right Marketing Option, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Olson, Horner, O'Brien, and Rivers. Choosing the Right Marketing Option. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1996
19.20	Foliar Nutrition, Sustainable Tree Care Conference Tape Kevin Dickinson. Foliar Nutrition. Sustainable Tree Care	1997
19.21	Successful Organic Farmers, Eco-Farm Conference Tape 1 W. Weber, C. Rosato, A. Schwartz, and M. Brondi. Successful Organic Farmers. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.22	Successful Organic Farmers, Eco-Farm Conference Tape 2 W. Weber, C. Rosato, A. Schwartz, and M. Brondi. Successful Organic Farmers. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.23	Health, Diet, and Organics, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Joan Dye Gussow and Joe Pizzorno. Health, Diet, and Organics. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.24	Health, Diet, and Organics, Eco-Farm Conference Tape (Overflow) Joan Dye Gussow and Joe Pizzorno. Health, Diet, and Organics. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.25	Farm Ponds and Water Storage, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Cerna and Toews. Farm Ponds and Water Storage. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.26	Pest and Pathogen Reduction-Cover Crops and Compost, Eco-Conference Tape Atthowe and Buchanan. Pest and Pathogen Reduction-Cover Crops and Compost. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.27	Controlling Codling Moth-Apples, Pears, and Walnuts, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Mills and Thompson. Controlling Codling Moth-Apples, Pears, and Walnuts. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.28	Made It Myself: Farmer Inventions, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Fulks, Beckner, and Malloy. Made It Myself: Farmer Inventions. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.29	Trapping and Confusing Insects, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Swezey and Thompson. Trapping and Confusing Insects. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.30	Crop Session: Bees, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Hasle, Kueneman, and Mussen. Crop Session: Bees. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.31	Farmer Panel on Innovation Marketing, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Brait, Bartle, and Dickson. Farmer Panel on Innovation Marketing. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.32	Biotechnology in Fields and Food, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Berman, Hansen, and Sligh. Biotechnology in Fields and Food. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.33	New Alternatives for Managing Insects and Diseases, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Meneley and Wright. New Alternatives for Managing Insects and Diseases. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.34	Living in the Materials World, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Murray, Pavich, and Coody. Living in the Materials World. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1997
19.35	Agricultural Work and the New Cosmology, Eco-Farm Conference Tape Miriam MacGillis. Agricultural Work and the New Cosmology. Committee for Sustainable Agriculture	1998
19.36	Native Plants for Habitat Restoration Ecological Farming Association. Native Plants for Habitat Restoration. Audio Productions Inc.	2001
19.37	Techniques for Controlling Erosion Ecological Farming Association. Techniques for Controlling Erosion. Audio Productions Inc.	2001
19.38	Processing Materials and the New Federal Rule Ecological Farming Association. Processing Materials and the New Federal Rule. Audio Productions Inc.	2001
19.39	Seed Saving Options for Farmers Ecological Farming Association. Seed Saving Options for Farmers. Audio Productions Inc.	2001
20.1	Core Wildlands Buffered and Connected with Working Landscapes Dave Foreman. Core Wildlands Buffered and Connected with Working Landscapes. Wild Farm Alliance	2002
20.2	What Does Farming with the Wild Look Like? Dan Imhoff. What Does Farming with the Wild Look Like?. Wild Farm Alliance	2002
20.3	Supermarkets-Friend or Foe; Challenges ahead for the Organic Agriculture, 14th IFOAM Organic World Congress Tape R. Beauchemin, M. Jose Guazzelli. Supermarkets-Friend or Foe; Challenges ahead for the Organic Agriculture. Audio Archives of Canada	2002
20.4	Organics in the Supermarket II-Retailer Panel, 14th IFOAM Organic World Congress Tape K. Shea, R. Duxbury, S. Casey, and A. Campbell Jr. Organics in the Supermarket II-Retailer Panel. Audio Archives of Canada	2002
20.5	Live Power; Earthbound Farm; Mother Flight Gloria and Steve Decater; Drew and Myra Goodman; Glen and Charlotte Johnson. Live Power; Earthbound Farm; Mother Flight. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.6	Uncle Sam: Federal Organic Regs Greg Parks, Kim Burton, and Gay Timmons. Uncle Sam: Federal Organic Regs. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.7	Breaking Through: Small Spaces and Wide Open Places Frank Ricceri and Kate Stafford. Breaking Through: Small Spaces and Wide Open Places. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.8	Pollinator Gardens/Backyard Wildlife Habitat Robert Opliger and Kate Frey. Pollinator Gardens/Backyard Wildlife Habitat. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.9	Real Food vs Fast Food Gary Nabhan and Wendy Rickard. Real Food vs Fast Food. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.10	Micronutrients Ed Baker, Sean Feder, and Rich Johansen. Micronutrients. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.11	Models of Labor-Farmer Cooperation Annika Forrester and Rosa Segura. Models of Labor-Farmer Cooperation. Ecological Farming Association	2002
20.12	Successful Organic Farmers Frey Family, Richard deWilde and Linda Halley, Guy Baldwin and Sharon Casey. Successful Organic Farmers. Ecological Farming Association	2003
20.13	Organic Seed: Source, Supply, Situation Eco-Farm Association. Organic Seed: Source, Supply, Situation.	2003
20.14	Preserving Germplasm and Botanical Gardens Eco-Farm Association. Preserving Germplasm and Botanical Gardens.	2003
20.15	Small Acreage Producers Talk Their Stuff Eco-Farm Association. Small Acreage Producers Talk Their Stuff.	2003
20.16	Hot New Directions in Weed Control Eco-Farm Association. Hot New Directions in Weed Control.	2003
20.17	Is Organic Food Really Better? Eco-Farm Association. Is Organic Food Really Better?	2003
20.18	Organics in the Land Grants Eco-Farm Association. Organics in the Land Grants.	2003
20.19	Farmscaping for Pest Management, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Farmscaping for Pest Management	2004
20.20	Opening Plenary, Tape 1 of 2 Dan Imhoff, Gary Nabhan, and David Masumoto. Opening Plenary. Eco-Farm Association	2004
20.21	Opening Plenary, Tape 2 of 2 Dan Imhoff, Gary Nabhan, and David Masumoto. Opening Plenary. Eco-Farm Association	2004
20.22	Are You the Weakest Link? Chuck Benbrook, Mark Weakley, and Mark Lipson. Are You the Weakest Link?. Eco-Farm Association	2004
20.23	Successful Organic Farmers Wynne Weinreb and Scott Beaton, Andrew Griffith and Julia Wiley, and Bob Quinn. Successful Organic Farmers. Eco-Farm Association	2004
20.24	The Declaration of Independence: Microbes, Living Soil and Farms Eco-Farm Association. The Declaration of Independence: Microbes, Living Soil and Farms.	2004
20.25	Organic Beekeeping-The Latest Buzz, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Organic Beekeeping-The Latest Buzz.	2004
20.26	Sustainable Farming Alliances: Government, Nonprofits and Growers, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Sustainable Farming Alliances: Government, Nonprofits and Growers.	2004
20.27	Creating Relationships between Farmers, Environmentalists and Consumers Eco-Farm Association. Creating Relationships between Farmers, Environmentalists and Consumers.	2004
20.28	How is the National Organic Rule Going-from the Certifier's Perspective Eco-Farm Association. How is the National Organic Rule Going-from the Certifier's Perspective.	2004
20.29	Overview of Growing Seeds for Organic Farming Eco-Farm Association. Overview of Growing Seeds for Organic Farming.	2004
20.30	Organic Weed Control Eco-Farm Association. Organic Weed Control.	2004
20.31	Sustainable Salmon: Wild Caught vs Farmed Eco-Farm Association. Sustainable Salmon: Wild Caught vs Farmed	2004
20.32	USDA Ministerial, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. USDA Ministerial	2004
20.33	Breeders in the Public Domain, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Breeders in the Public Domain.	2004
20.34	Growing Blueberries, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Growing Blueberries.	2004
20.35	Indigenous Microorganisms Progress Report Eco-Farm Association. Indigenous Microorganisms Progress Report.	2004
20.36	Getting Our Fair Share-What's Left in the Federal Budget for Organic Agriculture Eco-Farming Association. Getting Our Fair Share-What's Left in the Federal Budget for Organic Agriculture.	2004
20.37	Permaculture That Farmers Can Use, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Permaculture That Farmers Can Use	2004
20.38	The Greening of Food Service, Ecological Farming Conference Eco-Farm Association. The Greening of Food Service.	2004
20.39	Ask Amigo: Farming Questions Answered Eco-Farm Association. Ask Amigo: Farming Questions Answered	2004
20.40	Solar Irrigation Arrives on the Farm, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Solar Irrigation Arrives on the Farm.	2004
20.41	Pesticides and Environmental Health, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Pesticides and Environmental Health.	2004
20.42	Aspirin, Compost, Talking Plants and Induced Systemic Resistance Eco-Farming Association. Aspirin, Compost, Talking Plants and Induced Systemic Resistance.	2004
20.43	Medicinal Plants of Landscapes and Home Gardens Eco-Farm Association. Medicinal Plants of Landscapes and Home Gardens.	2004
21.1	Weed 'em and Reap Non Chemical Weed Management, Shining Light on the Path to Sustainable Agriculture Tape Eco-Farm Association. Weed 'em and Reap Non Chemical Weed Management.	2005
21.2	New Organic Pesticides-Responsible Use, Shining Light on the Path to Sustainable Agriculture Tape Eco-Farm Association. New Organic Pesticides-Responsible Use.	2005
21.3	Media Advocacy, Shining Light on the Path to Sustainable Agriculture Tape Eco-Farm Association. Media Advocacy.	2005
21.4	Nutrient Cycling and Nitrogen Availability-Research, Shining Light on the Path to Sustainable Agriculture Tape Eco-Farm Association. Nutrient Cycling and Nitrogen Availability-Research.	2005
21.5	Multi-Functional Hedgerows, Shining Light on the Path to Sustainable Agriculture Tape Eco-Farming Association. Multi-Functional Hedgerows.	2005
21.6	Fields of Plenty: A Journey to the Frontiers of Agriculture. Ecological Farming Conference Tape Michael Ableman. Fields of Plenty: A Journey to the Frontiers of Agriculture. Eco-Farm Association.	2006
21.7	Changing the Food System, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Marion Nestle, Anna Marie Carter, David Roach, and Larry Bain. Changing the Food System. Eco-Farm Association.	2006
21.8	Successful Organic Farmers Mary Howell and Klass Martens, John Teixeira, Michael Alexander and Sharlene Grunerud. Successful Organic Farmers. Eco-Farm Association	2006
21.9	One Potato, Two Potato, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. One Potato, Two Potato	2006
21.10	CSA: Diversity through Partnerships, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. CSA: Diversity through Partnerships.	2006
21.11	The 2007 Farm Bill is Important to You, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. The 2007 Farm Bill is Important to You.	2006
21.12	Sustainable Agriculture in Higher Education, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Sustainable Agriculture in Higher Education.	2006
21.13	Assessing Vegetable Crops and Natural Resources for Overall Health, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Assessing Vegetable Crops and Natural Resources for Overall Health.	2006
21.14	An Emerging Paradigm for Organic Strawberry Production Systems, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. An Emerging Paradigm for Organic Strawberry Production Systems.	2006
21.15	An Emerging Paradigm for Organic Strawberry Production Systems, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. An Emerging Paradigm for Organic Strawberry Production Systems. Duplicate	2006
21.16	The Essential Role of Good Nutrition in Childhood Learning and Behavior, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. The Essential Role of Good Nutrition in Childhood Learning and Behavior.	2006
21.17	Marketing for Beginners: How to Build and Keep a Good Sales Relationship, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Marketing for Beginners: How to Build and Keep a Good Sales Relationship.	2006
21.18	Tips for Startup Organic Food Processing, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Tips for Startup Organic Food Processing.	2006
21.19	Youth in Organic Agriculture, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Youth in Organic Agriculture.	2006
21.20	Join the Conversation-Strategic Directions for SA Movement, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Join the Conversation-Strategic Directions for SA Movement.	2006
21.21	Goats: Capricious, Charismatic and Efficient Land Managers, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Goats: Capricious, Charismatic and Efficient Land Managers.	2006
21.22	Wise Words from Veteran Farmers, Ecological Farming Conference Tape Eco-Farm Association. Wise Words from Veteran Farmers.	2006

Series 9: Reference Material, 1980-2010Return to Top

Series 9 consists of trade journals, guides, standards, informational brochures and other materials that may have informed work produced by Oregon Tilth. The materials include information on certification systems, reports on the risks of herbicides and pesticides in foods, recommendations for sustainable agriculture, and pest management, among others.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
7.6	USDA Report and Recommendations on Organic Farming	1980
7.7	Resources for Permaculture	1981
7.8	Switching to a Sustainable System	1988
7.9	Intolerable Risk-Pesticides in Our Children's Food	1989
7.10	Sustainable Farming Guide	1990
7.11	Pesticide Medicine: Are children at Risk?	1993
7.12	Changes Needed to Protect Children from Pesticides in Diet	1993
7.13	Organic Farmer	1993
7.14	Organic Dairy Farming	1995
7.15	China Organic Standards	1995
7.16	Intertrade/Combexa	1996
7.17	Pest Management and Food Production	1998
7.18	Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships	1999
7.19	Herbicide Mode of Action and Injury Symptoms	1999
7.20	Miscellaneous Brochures	2000
7.21	Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture	2000
7.22	Journal of Pesticide Reform	2000
7.23	Journal of Pesticide Reform	2002
7.24	Journal of Pesticide Reform	2003
7.25	Opportunities in Agriculture	2003
7.26	Down on the Farm	2004
7.27	Pathogens, Manure, and Composting	2004
7.28	Journal of Pesticide Reform	2004
7.29	Journal of Pesticide Reform	2005
7.30	Journal of Pesticide Reform	2006
7.31	Organic Seed Alliance-Organic Radish Seed	2007
7.32	Organic Seed Alliance-Organic Bean Seed	2007
7.33	Organic Seed Alliance-Spinach Seed Production	2007
7.34	Certification System for Organically Processed Foods	2008
7.35	The Maritime NW Garden Guide	2009
7.36	Building Sustainable Places	2009
7.37	Edible Portland	2009
7.38	National Organic Action Plan	2010
7.39	Organic Facts from Cascadian Farm, undated
7.40	Environmental Polarity Research, undated
7.41	Roots Brewing Company Advertisements, undated
	Oregon NRCS Conservation Planning Short Course These born-digital files include the agenda, class presentations, handouts, and list of participants for the Oregon NRCS Conservation Planning Course offered in Corvallis, Oregon, in 2008. This short course was presented by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA). File formats include .ppt; .pdf; and *.xsl; 59 files; 24.3 Mbytes.	2008
	Organic Training These born-digital records consist of two PowerPoint files (1.29 Mbytes total). One is a presentation, "Organic Cross-Training: An Intro to NRCS and Organic Certification". NRCS is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The second file is a "Jeopardy"-like board game used in training.	2009
	Cow Acupuncture This folder consists of one PowerPoint file (9.8 Mbytes) of the presentation, "Acupuncture in the Cow", by Tina M. Johnson DVM.	2008

Series 10: Directories, 1986-2008Return to Top

Series 10 consists of directories, which are books listing individuals or organizations alphabetically with details such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and later electronic means of communication. These directories specifically list trusted contacts who provided certified organic food. People and organizations contained here are organic growers, processors, apiaries, handlers, and restaurants.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
7.42	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Directories Directories are available for these years: 1986; 1988-1989; 1996-2000; 2002.	1986-2002
7.43	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Directories	2003-2004
7.44	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Directories	2005-2006
7.45	Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Directories	2007-2008

Series 11: Newspaper Clippings, 1994-2005Return to Top

Series 11 consists of newspaper article clippings highlighting organic agriculture, recognizing work by Oregon Tilth, or identifying concerns stemming from mainstream food production.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
14.2	Organic farming benefits	1994
22.2	Clippings High insecticide levels; USDA improvement of organic label rules; Oregon Tilth restaurant certification.	1999
22.3	Clippings Choosing organic; organic dairy.	2000
22.4	Clippings Debate over health benefits of organic foods over mainstream foods; Differences between organic and mainstream	2001-2002
22.5	Clippings Organic beef; organic food in lunchrooms; Oregon Tilth sees uptake in requests for organic certification; natural food sales soar.	2004-2005
22.6	Clippings Pesticide concerns; seeking certification	undated

Series 12: Certificates, 1999-2005Return to Top

Series 12 consists of certificates and awards including Outstanding Contributor and Supporter for Luscher Farm, a supervisor renewal, and an Oregon Tilth Certificate of Registration.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
7.46	Outstanding Contributor and Supporter	1999
7.47	Supervisors' Renewal	2003
7.48	Oregon Tilth Certificate of Registration	2005

Series 13: Photographs, 1987-2004Return to Top

Series 13 consists of photographs and film negatives of Oregon Tilth staff and members. Subjects include organic farms, gardens and nurseries, co-ops, farmers markets, farm inspections, events sponsored by Oregon Tilth, and organically grown herbs and vegetables. Many of the photographs in this series were used in the organizations' newsletters, such as In Good Tilth. The photographs are arranged as they were found in the photograph envelopes. Frequent contributors to Oregon Tilth such as Alan Kapuler and Margaret Clark are featured as well as some of the Oregon Tilth staff such as Lynn Coody, Yvonne Frost, and Harry MacCormack.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
8.1	Field Burn	1987
8.2	Portland Compost	1990
8.3	Tigard spraying	1990
8.4	Hood River Orchards
8.5	Stewart Packing Plant	1990
8.6	Gwen's greenhouse; Christmas tree workers; Caday & Rackham	1990
8.7	Nichols Garden Nursery; Territorial; OGC growers meeting	1990
8.8	First-Alternative Co-op	1990
8.9	OGO Week Press Conference; Three Rivers Farm	1990
8.10	Gleaner; 1990 Board Members; Experimental Cover Crop	1990
8.11	Windy River Farm; Alan Kapuler's greenhouse	1990
8.12	Kapuler and Wegner kids; Kapuler in seed room; Ellen O' Shea at light table; Bean rows	1990
8.13	Lincoln School; 1990 Tilth Festival	1990
8.14	Oregon Tilth people and friend	1990-1992
8.15	Garris Farm; Norm Veda; Linda Kaplan; Tilth 20th Anniversary; Board Meeting; Sheep shearing	1990-1992
8.16	Tilth Gathering '91; Kapuler with winter veggies; Hobson Mulching System	1991
8.17	Earth's Rising Inspection	1991
8.18	Philomath timber businesses; Tilth staff in T-shirts; Steve Daniel	1991
8.19	Siskiyou Tilth and Twigbeads OGO Stand	1991
8.20	Alliance Meeting-Single photos of Yvonne, Miles, Anne Schwartz, Margaret Clark, Ron Garris, Harry and Lynn, and Hal Ricker	1991
8.21	Fungus in box; Russell Saeller; Certification Packet	1991
8.22	Al Good with antique tractors	1991
8.23	John Eveland loading manure; Sally Brewer	1991
8.24	Norm Veda's chicken composter; Mushroom and Willow; Harry and Bina loading tractor	1991
8.25	OGC (Organically Grown Company) Warehouse; Zenon Cafe	1991
8.26	Colin McCay's homestead; Southern Oregon Organic's lettuce and tulips; Ann Valentine's garden	1991
8.27	Brentwood Park; Bird Haven; Bob Ross in garden	1991
8.28	School Building	1991
8.29	Kapuler with root vegetables; Kapuler with large row cover in garden.
8.30	Fir Oak Farm-IFOAM Inspection	1991
8.31	Earth's Rising Inspection (Lorena Brenner, Delbert McCombs, Lee Miller)	1991
8.32	Dan Horneck at OSU Soil Lab; Demo Garden Group on grounds; Corvallis Tilth Meeting; 1992 Board of Directors	1991-1992
8.33	Gardens of Nancy, Bev, Doty, Bruce Nelson, and Carolyn Matthews	1991
8.34	Farmer's Markets in Medford, Ashland, and Corvallis; Farm workers in field	1991
8.35	John Kimmey, Gail Hall, Sheila Cordrary, and Lynn Roush at Century Farm	1991
8.36	Bijou Cafe and Ricardo's	1991
8.37	Post harvest veggies taken by David Ambrose of OGC	1991
8.38	MacDonald Family	1991
8.39	Dave Declan cover crops received; Helene and Dan McGrath at OSU cover crop trials	1991
8.40	Earth Day '91; Sustainability Fair; Steve R. and Claudia's poster	1991
8.41	Filbert aphid	1991
8.42	Bill Forgarty garden; Ali Niazee; Bella Wren	1991
8.43	Three Rivers Farm; Columbia Gorge Packing Seed	1991
8.44	Peg Mayo and homestead; Gwen Bone	1991
8.45	Karen Clark - herbs and flowers	1991
8.46	Avalon Farm vinegar; Jeff Bush	1991
8.47	Gisela Green; Loretta Brown worm composting	1991
8.48	Clint Gray's cattle ranch	1991
8.49	Farmers Market; Portraits of unknown individuals	1991
8.50	Tilth Fest at Earth's Rising	1991
8.51	Certification training crew; NWAF Farm Tour-OGC, DeCore's, Chambers	1992
8.52	NWAF Farm Tour-Chambers, OSU Research Farm, Denisen Farm	1992
8.53	Avalon Farm herb shop; Hal on tractor; Garden Stewards Project; Volunteers at mailing	1992
8.54	Northwest Medicinals - oceanspray, thimbleberry, buck brush, and salmon berry	1992
8.55	Eco Farm Conference and Esalan Farm Tour	1992
8.56	Garris cattle ranch; Harry Chisling's demo garden; Fairlight's Idaho land	1992
8.57	Toni Hoyman with bugs; OSU lady beetle research; CASA farmworkers housing near Newberg	1992
8.58	Frank and Karen Morton's homestead	1992
8.59	Stella Rotisserie and Centaur Farm	1992
8.60	Stella Rotisserie; Delta Farm; Hal Brown with oil	1992
8.61	Esalan garden and farm; California at Asilomer Conference	1992
8.62	John Luna; Bed of Roses; Delta Farm; Pondering Plus, co-op nursery	1992
8.63	Broccoli fields; Candid river shots; Organic market; Unknown homestead; Living Lightly	1992
8.64	Here and Now Garden; Paul Sansene	1992
12.1	Corvallis Community Garden and Farmers Market	1992
12.2	Corvallis Saturday Market	1992
12.3	Steve Rogers- raised bed market garden	1992
12.4	Eugene Community Garden	1992
12.5	Katrin Lisjo Farm; Steve Roger's Farm	1992
12.6	NWAF Farm Tour (Denison's); Nature's Fountain greenhouse (Doug Roberts and Rich Frost)	1992
12.7	Cosmiculture; Reiniger and horses; Katrin Lisjo Farm	1992
12.8	Sheep shearing at Katie Stokes	1992
12.9	Kindergarteners touring River's Turn Farm; Cortesia Center	1992
12.10	Earth Mercantile	1992
12.11	Broccoli; Barley In-seeding at Agricultural Station	1992
12.12	Farms in Southwest Oregon	1993
12.13	Lane County Farmers Market	1994
12.14	Organic Valley Christmas Party	1994
12.15	Luscher Farm property	1998
12.16	Oregon Tilth Christmas Party	2000
12.17	Unknown orchard; Oregon Tilth Display board	2001
12.18	Outdoor demonstration	2004
12.19	Man on tractor; Oregon Tilth display board; Group of young men outdoors; Summer squash, undated
12.20	OGO Week Garden Tools; Draft Horse Field Day, undated
12.21	Rising Sun Farm Tasting Room; Organically Grown Co-op; Paul Newman and Nell Newman; Various farm owners, undated
12.22	Meat packing plant tour, undated
12.23	Supherb Farms; Pacific Botanicals, undated
12.24	Cover crops, undated
12.25	Montana; Wild rice trial, undated
13.1	September issue; David Lively	undated
13.2	Nick and Joe; OGC; Onions in field	undated
13.3	Images for "In Good Tilth"	undated
13.4	Karl Huber's Farm	undated
13.5	Eddyville school garden; OGO Week Tasting	undated
13.6	Corvallis Farmers Market	undated
13.7	Corn; Man showing Brussel sprouts; Woman measuring seeds	undated
13.8	Man demonstrating hand weeding; Carrots; Young asparagus patch; Speedling Transplant Tray of tomato plants	undated
13.9	Oregon Tilth, Portland Chapter; Cascadian Farm Tasting Room; Lynn Coody with DeFazio and others; Christmas tree workers; Ma N' Pa Spud Group shot; River Bend Country Store	undated
13.10	Plant a Tree campaign	undated
13.11	OSU trials featuring corn, New Zealand clover, and pak choi; OSU campus	undated
13.12	Tilled fields; Tractors outside of barn; raised garden bed	undated
13.13	Oregon Organic Marketing Christmas card; Oregon Tilth staff; Mother and daughter at Democratic Convention; PCUN	undated
14.3	Annie's Natural holiday card photo collage	1998
14.4	Cascadian Farm group shot; Cascadian Farm; Wolaver's Organic Ales celebration	undated

Series 14: Posters, 1989Return to Top

Series 14 consists of posters advertising events or educational opportunities.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
box-folder-item
22.1.1	Organically Grown in Oregon	1989
22.1.2	Master of Organics Course Book Cover	undated

Series 15: Video Recordings, 1985-2009Return to Top

Series 15 consists of a combination of sources from both Oregon Tilth, Inc. and other production companies that provide unique perspectives on a number of topics. Subjects vary from destructive pests, sustainability, eco-wines, and organic livestock. An item of interest in this series includes insightful lectures on the need for scientific study on the subject of man-made chemicals being added to food presented by a former Oregon State University professor, Dr. Jean Peters, and Dr. Joan Gussow, a former professor of Columbia Teaching College and food policy expert.

In Sub-Series 1: Oregon Tilth Productions tape 2 of the Tilth Documentary is missing. The Tilth Documentary tapes include footage that may have been used for the production of the Sustainable Potato Farming videos.

All of the born-digital videos and a selection of other videos in this series are available as streaming video.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Oregon Tilth Productions Sub-Series 1 contains material produced by and concerning Oregon Tilth, Inc. The materials here largely reflect projects from Oregon Tilth. The Oregon Tilth Documentary reveals footage from several farms that had relationships with the organic certifier. The proposed aim of these videos and recordings is to bring awareness of sustainable agriculture, as well as the mechanisms required to achieve organic food production.	1985-1999
box-item
9.1	Sustainable Potato Farming: The Farmers' Side of the Story, VHS Tape	1993
9.2	Sustainable Agriculture in Oregon, VHS Tape 1	1999
9.3	Sustainable Agriculture in Oregon, VHS Tape 2	1999
9.4	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 1 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Opening and Introductions; 1:00 pm Panel: Utilizing NPGS Germplasm Resources (Christensen, Hannon, Myer)	1999
9.5	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 1 Duplicate	1999
9.6	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 2 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Saturday 9:30 am: The FCGP Cooperative Development and The NPGS (Haapala, Haase, Hannon)	1999
9.7	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 2 Duplicate	1999
9.8	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 3 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Seeds, Intellectual Property and the Public Interest (Michelle Gale-Sinex and Margaret Clark)	1999
9.9	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 3 Duplicate	1999
9.10	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 4 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Breeding and Development (Goldstein, Navazio, Robinson) Seed Quality (Thomas, Steiner, Hannon)	1999
9.11	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 5 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Saturday Night Keynote Address: Dr. Raoul Robertson, Audience Q and A; Workshop Reports and Closing Words	1999
9.12	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 6 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Sunday Morning: Report from the Breakout Groups 9am Panel: Local, Regional and International Marketing of Seeds	1999
9.13	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 7 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; Sunday: Models for Traditional Community and World Germplasm and The Digger Song; Sunday: Brainstorming Session	1999
9.14	Farmer Cooperative Genome Project, VHS Tape 8 March 27-28, 1999; Salem, Oregon; no. 8: Seed Processing and Storage Panel and Demonstration (Bergin, Jones, Ostreander) no. 5: Saturday Breakout Session: Guidelines and Principles for Characterization and Regeneration	1999
10.1	Tilth Documentary, Tape 1, U-Matic tape, 18 minutes Steve Walser's Farm; September 4, 1992. This video begins with establishing shots of Walser's fields and later a group hand harvesting squash. In the latter part of the film, Walser and a small group begin harvesting potatoes with the help of a tractor, harvester, and truck. Available online.	1992
10.2	Tilth Documentary, Tape 3, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Steve Walser's Farm; September 4, 1992. This video starts with additional footage of potato harvesting and switches to two young boys harvesting Japanese squash. Walser later identifies that these are his children and they are the number one reason as to why he farms organically. Walser goes on to explain the methods he uses in order to farm organically and believes that weed and pest management is possible without chemical intervention. Available online.	1992
10.3	Tilth Documentary, Tape 4, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Steve Walser's Farm, newspaper clips, and brochures; September 4, 1992. The last of the Walser Farm videos picks up the conversation about pest management. Walser uses the example of wireworm and the method he used to combat the infestation. Later, Walser discusses where he sees the future of organic farming heading and points out that while it can be difficult, it is still worthwhile. Walser explains that his farm does their own packing as well as sales, and their warehouse is featured. The video ends with images of articles on a pesticide aldicarb and highlights the Transition Document from Oregon Tilth. Available online.	1992
10.4	Tilth Documentary, Tape 5, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Drazel; October 3, 1992. The first of the Drazel Farm videos focuses strictly on potato harvesting. Drazel is seen seated on a tractor connected to a harvester. Virtually no dialog is present in this video. Available online.	1992
10.5	Tilth Documentary, Tape 6, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Drazel; October 3, 1992. The second feature from the Drazel Farm videos begins with some farm equipment maintenance. Later the process in which the yield of potatoes is transferred to a storage area is shown, largely featuring potatoes on an upwards conveyor belt. Available online.	1992
10.6	Tilth Documentary, Tape 7, U-Matic tape, 7 minutes In this third video, Drazel is interviewed and begins with how he transitioned from conventional to organic farming. Initially, Drazel resisted but was persuaded by his son to switch. The transition began in 1985 and took two years. Once this had occurred, Drazel focused on the biological aspect of trying to return to the natural state, even taking care to use their own seeds each year, with the exception of the Russet potato. Available online.	1992
10.7	Tilth Documentary, Tape 8, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Drazel's interview continues with how he approaches weed management. Other topics discussed in this video include herbicides, how the Drazel Farm stores, packs, and later sells its produce, and what Drazel believes will happen with the organic market. He believes that the future of organic food is bright. Available online.	1992
10.8	Tilth Documentary, Tape 9, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Drazel; October, 1992. The final video from the Drazel Farm focuses largely on the equipment used at the farm with a brief discussion of how and why a metal cultivator is what he prefers to use. Drazel also comments on why he grows some varieties of specialty potatoes. Available online.	1992
10.9	Tilth Documentary, Tape 10, U-Matic tape, 19 minutes Nature's in Beaverton, Oregon, a natural food market that provides organic produce offers the organic marketer's perspective. The organic market has grown drastically and the potential for further expansion lies in organic processed foods. Another discussed topic is transitional farming. Available online.	1992
10.10	Tilth Documentary, Tape 11, U-Matic tape, 18 minutes Some establishment shots of Nature's natural food market start the video. Eventually, a speaker identified as Mary, talks about her work with a destructive disease known as potato early-dying (PED). The ideal treatment is biological control for a three-year period. However, as this is not a timely solution, some turn to fumigation to help eradicate the disease. Available online.	1992
10.11	Tilth Documentary, Tape 12, U-Matic tape, 21 minutes This video has two speakers, the first begins with discussing a problematic pest for potatoes, the root-knot nematode. The speakers shares that cover crops such as rapeseed or sudangrass can greatly aid in suppression. The second speaker focuses on two types of beetle larvae, the first is the cabbage flea beetle and the second being the cucumber seed beetle. This speaker talks about how parasitic nematodes are being used to deal with the above mentioned pests. Available online.	1992
10.12	Tilth Documentary, Tape 13, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Brewer A; Mrs. Brewer speaks about her diversified vegetable farm and the various methods they employ to raise their organic crops. Some methods of pest suppression include cover crops such as buckwheat and peas, or spraying predatory nematodes for combatting flea beetle larvae in potato plants. Brewer also raises the issue of potato scab, which can occur when an area is over fertilized with manure. Brewer states that they use the most composted batch of manure they have on hand over raw manure. Available online.	1992
10.13	Tilth Documentary, Tape 14, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Brewer B. The second video from the Brewer Farm provides a view of the farm and some of the tools used. Largely, the land and irrigation system are featured here. Brewer also demonstrates a soil insect control product from BioSafe. Available online.	1992
10.14	Tilth Documentary, Tape 15, U-Matic tape, 21 minutes This video begins with Mrs. Brewer working in the greenhouse with seedling traps and other greenhouse plants. Part way through the video, a different farm is featured, with footage of cattle and a male farmer setting up what appears to be a wire fence. Available online.	1992
10.15	Tilth Documentary, Tape 16, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Fulmer D. In this video, Fulmer discusses a rotation process that involves dairy cows using the land as a pasture. According to Fulmer, using the land as a pasture for a portion of the time allows the soil to rest. Fulmer also speaks frankly about the process of transitioning from conventional to organic farming. He states that it takes time to do so and state regulations will also factor into this process. Available online.	1992
10.16	Tilth Documentary, Tape 17, U-Matic tape, 3 minutes Fulmer E. The shortest video of the Tilth Documentary begins with Fulmer explaining the main advantage of an organic farming system in terms of profit. According to Fulmer, decreasing your input will overall be best for the bottom line. The video ends with Fulmer tilling soil with a shovel. Available online.	1992
10.17	Tilth Documentary, Tape 18, U-Matic tape, 21 minutes No audio is present in this video that features what appears to be supplementary footage close-ups of a report, a newspaper article, and some farming equipment. Available online.	1992
10.18	Tilth Documentary, Tape 19, U-Matic tape, 22 minutes Additional supplementary footage that picks up from Tilth Documentary Tape 18. Close up shots of the cucumber beetle, Russet potatoes, and some organic food products such as Kettle Brand Chips are shown. No audio is present in this video. Available online.	1992
10.19	Tilth Documentary, Tape 20, U-Matic tape, 4 minutes The last video of the Tilth Documentary closes with supplementary footage of Cascadian Farm products such as corn, and a warehouse. Insects are largely showcased here, with special attention to ladybugs. No audio is present in this video. Available online.	1992
11.1	From the Soil to Your Table, Part 1. U-Matic tape, 50 minutes Part 1 begins with Dr. Joan Peters, who at the time was an associate professor for the Food and Nutrition Department at Oregon State University. Her lecture calls for the need for definitive and ethical research in terms of food nutrition, especially when discussing organic food. Peters points out that while research had begun on organic food production, virtually none was being done on organic food nutrition. Peters was also concerned about the people's misconceptions concerning nutrients in foods, the pesticides being used to regulate pests, and carcinogens. Dr. Peters called for balanced research in order to help regulate food production but not over regulate. University of Oregon, EMU, March 6, 1985; Nutritional Quality and the US Food Supply with Jean Peters and Joan Gussow; Property of Willamette Valley Tilth. Parts 1 and 2 have been merged into a single video available online.	1985
11.2	From the Soil to Your Table, Part 2. U-Matic tape, 57 minutes Part 2 delves into Dr. Joan Gussow's lecture. Dr. Gussow is an environmentalist, food policy expert, and author. She at one time served as a chair for the Nutrition Department for the Columbia Teacher's College. Her lecture discusses the appropriate time to take action on chemicals being added to our food. Gussow feels strongly that waiting for enough research to prove that pesticides are harmful is foolish. Following Dr. Gussow's lecture, a question and answer portion ensues. University of Oregon, EMU, March 6, 1985; Nutritional Quality and the US Food Supply with Jean Peters and Joan Gussow; Property of Willamette Valley Tilth. Parts 1 and 2 have been merged into a single video available online.	1985
	Other Productions Sub-Series 2 is an assembly of VHS and DVD materials that were collected by Oregon Tilth. These productions focus on several subjects such as the Japanese beetle, organic livestock, and the makeup of the food we eat.	1990-2009
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9.15	National Organic Harvest Month	undated
9.16	Spray Drift Conference, VHS Tape 1	undated
9.17	Spray Drift Conference, VHS Tape 2	undated
9.18	Spray Drift Conference, VHS Tape 3	undated
9.19	The Japanese Beetle Michael Klein USDA, Wooster; February 14, 1990	1990
9.20	Inert Alert: Secret Pesticides Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP). A video documentary from the NCAP. Produced by Sharon Genasci, Rainbow Video and Film	circa 1991
9.21	Market to Market Produced by Iowa Public Television	circa 1994
9.22	Oregon Ag Fest Produced by Leahy Communications; October 28, 1997	1997
9.23	Beyond Organic: The Vision of Fairview Gardens Produced by John De Graaf	2000
9.24	Young Agrarians Produced by Glory B. Media	circa 2003
9.25	Organic Livestock: Principles, Practices, and Prospects Produced by Washington State University Extension; October 29, 2004	2004
9.26	Oregon Field Guide-Mt. Hood Glacier; Eco-wines Produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting	circa 2004
9.27	Wayne Parks's Cornfield	undated
9.28	The Rocky Story Produced by Petaluma Poultry Processors	undated
9.29	Westcom Productions	undated
9.30	Landmarks in Conservation Produced by Oregon State University Extension Service	circa 2005
9.31	The GMO Trilogy Includes: Unnatural Selection; Hidden Dangers in Kids' Meals; You're Eating WHAT? Produced by Yes! Books, DENKmal-Films, and Haifisch Films	2004-2006
9.32	Paul Roberts: The End of Food Produced by pdxJustice Media Productions; February 27, 2009	2009
9.33	Vandana Shiva: The Future of Food and Seed Produced by pdxJustice Media Productions; February 28, 2009	2009
9.34	Partners Produced by USDA-SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education)	undated
9.35	Planning for Sustainability Produced by Western SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education)	undated
9.36	Ingredients Produced by Optic Nerve Productions; A documentary film trailer;	undated
	Born-Digital Videos	2007-2009
	"What Are We Eating?" Salem City Club presentation 55 minutes; available as streaming video.	2007
	Promotion and Panel for Salem Progressive Film Series, "The Future of Food" Approximately 30 minutes; available as streaming video.	2007
	Harry MacCormack Interview regarding Bean and Grain Project 1 hr and 30 minutes; available as streaming video.	2009
	Organics and Conservation - Growing Trends for Sustainable Agriculture Includes Lisa Sedlar, President of New Seasons Market; Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University; and Mace Vaughan, Pollinator Program Director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Funded by Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Grant Program. Approximately 15 minutes. Available as streaming video.	2009
	Fred Kirschenmann Interview Kirschenmann is Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University; approximately 8.5 minutes; available as streaming video.	2009
	Mace Vaughan Interview Vaughan is the Pollinator Program Director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation; approximately 5 minutes; available as streaming video.	2009
	Lisa Sedlar Interview Sedlar is President of New Seasons Market; approximately 6 minutes; available as streaming video.	2009
	USDA Organic Training Featuring Jon Tester, U.S. Senator for Montana; approximately 3 minutes; available as streaming video.	2009

Series 16: Oregon Tilth and In Good Tilth Websites, 2018Return to Top

The Oregon Tilth and In Good Tilth websites were crawled in January and February 2018 using Archive-It. These websites document the full scope of Oregon Tilth activities, including certification, education, outreach, and policy development. The captured and preserved websites are available online.

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Subject Terms

Agricultural education--Oregon.
Agricultural education.
Organic farming--Certification.
Organic farming--Congresses.
Organic farming.
Sustainability.
Sustainable agriculture--Oregon.

Personal Names

MacCormack, Harry, 1942-

Corporate Names

Oregon Tilth, Inc.

Form or Genre Terms

Audiocassettes.
Born digital.
Digital photographs.
Photographic prints.
Sound recordings.
Streaming video.
Video recordings.

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