Who We AreThe 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 & VisionMission
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 Meet the BoardThe 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.
| Alex Duerst, President | Oregon Seed Growers League |
| Dave Goracke, First Vice President | Oregon Tall Fescue Commission |
| Emily Woodcock, Second Vice President | Oregon Grass Seed Bargaining Association |
| Orin Nusbaum, Treasurer | Oregon Ryegrass Commission |
| Kate Hartnell, Immediate Past President | Saddle Butte Ag. |
| Trevor Duerst | Oregon Fine Fescue Commission |
| Colin Scott | Oregon Fine Fescue Commission |
| KC Coon | Oregon Ryegrass Commission |
| Orin Nusbaum | Oregon Ryegrass Commission |
| Helle Ruddenklau | Oregon Tall Fescue Commission |
| Ben VanDyke | Oregon Clover Commission |
| Rachel Hankins | Oregon Seed Association |
| Terry Plagmann | Tee-2-Green |
| Shelly Boshart Davis | Oregon Straw Export Association |
| Charles Ortiz | Oregon Meadowfoam Growers Association |
| Angie Smith | Willamette Valley Specialty Seed Association |
| Matt Parker | Willamette Valley Oilseed Producers Association |
| Helle Ruddenklau | Oregon Women for Ag |
| Elizabeth Savory | Oregon Department of Agriculture |
| Dan Curry | Oregon State University Crop Science Department |
| Christy Tanner | Oregon State University Agronomist |
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