David Gee
Co-founder, Oregon Growers & Shippers
Straight from the Hood River Valley, Oregon Growers & Shippers makes farm direct specialty foods by combining fresh, in-season produce and recipes that highlight the natural flavor of each ingredient. To achieve Oregon Growers & Shippers' commitment to creating only the highest quality, best tasting products possible, we endeavor to purchase each ingredient directly from local farmers who have exceptional growing practices. All products are made in small batches where quality control is the top priority. With the goal to re-establish the connection between the consumer and the origin of their food, Oregon Growers & Shippers celebrates its regional food economy by promoting farm direct specialty food straight from the source.
Company Mission, Goals, and Standards
Oregon Growers & Shippers mission is to
produce and distribute the highest quality farm direct food made
from Pacific Northwest ingredients, while using business practices
that are respectful to the environment, people, communities, and
our way of life. By connecting people to the food of their
community, Oregon Growers & Shippers:
Cultivates partnerships and assists in the fiscal viability
of growers in the Pacific Northwest
Succeeds by not only selling a great product, but by selling
food with a sense of place; a connection to those who are stewards of the land
Strengthens the local community fabric with an endeavor to
have an impact at the state and regional level
Promotes the consumption of regionally based food
products
Encourages and supports sustainable growing and operating
practices
Works to raise awareness about the value of Northwest
regional products and respectful growing and business practices
Through these goals, Oregon Growers & Shippers has established the
following standards:
Provide the best quality and tasting product possible
Establish a regional and significant base of Oregon Growers & Shippers
customers
Provide food from its source
Purchase produce and products direct from farmers
Always use fresh, in-season ingredients to produce each
product
Encourage long-term partnerships with regional growers
Value the place where food is grown and created
Be respected, active members of our community, both local
and regional
Invest in the current and future needs of our
community
Develop a successful company through sustainable business
practices
Provide an atmosphere for employees to learn, grow, and
succeed
Run and develop Oreogn Growers & Shippers in a manner that is sensitive and
respectful of the
environment
Educate consumers about the value and benefits of a regional
food economy
While Oregon Ggrowers & Shippers will continually work to evolve, grow, and develop the standards and goals which it hopes to achieve, at the foundation of its beliefs is that in the simple act of providing food, one has the greatest opportunity to support social change.
Oregon Growers & Shippers is working to build a company where not only will our childrens children be proud of our efforts, but the people of our community will promote our mission with pride. Quite simply, our goal is to produce great food from the Pacific Northwest while building a successful company in a manner that is respectful and supportive to ourselves, our staff, the growers, and our community.
