About Us
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OrCAN was founded in 2017 as a volunteer-run effort laser focused on state-level policy advocacy at the intersection of climate change and agriculture. Today, we are building an inclusive and collaborative producer driven network, providing educational programming for technical assistance providers, and continuing to advance institutionalized support for soil health that works for a farmer's bottom line.
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With a state-wide bird’s eye view on the landscape of soil health on farms and ranches in Oregon, we work with farmers, researchers, technical assistance providers, non-profits, and policy makers. We have organized hundreds of stakeholders in support of incentivizing best practices for climate resilience in the state.
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We are active members of the Oregon Community Food Systems Network, Oregon's Natural Climate Solutions Coalition, the National Healthy Soils Policy Network, and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to convene an inclusive network to promote soil health and climate resilience across Oregon through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
Our Vision Statement
We envision a future where healthy soils are the foundation of thriving food systems in Oregon–reconnecting healthy ecosystems, economies, and communities.
Organizational Values
Equity: We commit to increasing equity so the communities in our network can thrive.
Justice & Inclusion: We commit to eliminating barriers to resilience so the communities in our network can thrive.
Stewardship: We recognize that we are all caretakers of our ecosystems, and that as stewards of the land producers have a key role to play in solutions to climate change.
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Connection & Community: We lead with collaboration and a shared determination that a better future is both possible and necessary.
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Accountability: We acknowledge when harm has been caused and commit to resilience by taking ownership of our actions and our own need for continual learning. We take proactive action to evaluate our work and hold ourselves accountable, and invite our partners and network members to help hold us accountable to our values.