Grower-owned cooperative Oregon Cherry Growers (OCG) has achieved its certification as a B Corporation. Dedicated to nurturing the family farms of its coop members, OCG is one of the first agricultural cooperatives in the world to earn the third-party B Corp certification, in recognition of its environmentally responsible operations, progressive employment policies, quality products and community engagement.

The organization joins a prestigious group of international companies recognized as leaders in social and environmental standards, transparency and accountability.

“We are honored to be one of the country’s first B Corp-certified cooperatives,” said Tim Ramsey, President and CEO for Oregon Cherry Growers, “Oregon Cherry Growers has long embodied the qualities of a B Corp, but with official certification we join a larger community of like-minded businesses that share a desire to make a positive, sustainable impact in our communities. This certification marks another step in our legacy of setting industry standards for quality and innovation.”

OCG completed a rigorous assessment of its business, environmental and social practices to achieve the independent third-party recognition. The assessment recognizes OCG for sustainable practices across every aspect of the business, including:

• Embracing environmentally responsible practices throughout its operations such as introducing natural methods for pest control, deploying water conservation practices, reducing waste through composting and mulching practices, and enhancing wildlife habitat
• Nurturing a culture of safety and respect with its employees, and offering robust training programs to foster career growth and prosperity
• Engaging in community events to ensure a healthy place to live, work and play
• Providing safe, quality foods to its customers

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With B Corp certification, the cooperative makes a commitment to ongoing sustainability gains and to conduct biannual recertification.