History
The Organic Growers School is a 501c3 non-profit organization that grew out of the volunteer efforts of a group of farmers and extension specialists who, in 1993, gathered to discuss the need region-specific crop growing information applicable for farmers in Western North Carolina. From this meeting, OGS was born, along with a mission to deliver practical information about organic agriculture at a reasonable price. Our first Spring Conference was attended by just over 100 participants, and today attracts over 2000 eager farmers, gardeners, educators, students, consumers, and chefs, making the OGS Spring Conference the largest event of it's type in the Southeast. OGS offers additional educational opportunities all year long through our farmer education initiative and home-grower programs.
Specialties
Organic Growers School inspires, educates, and supports people to farm, garden, and live organically. We are the premiere provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Our hands-on training, workshops, conferences and partnerships strengthen and celebrate each grower's move towards self-reliance.