Beaver State News

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Michael Dill to the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. Dill, who currently serves as the Director of Advocacy and Sustainability at Organically Grown Company, will begin his duties immediately and is set to serve a four-year term with an option to reapply for a second term.

Michael Dill brings with him over 15 years of experience, particularly in the fields of organic and regenerative agriculture. He expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, "I am honored to represent the organic fruit and vegetable industry on the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. Fruits and vegetables make up the largest sector of the organic industry, and I’m excited to share my knowledge and experience that spans the entire supply chain with the board and the Oregon Department of Agriculture."

Dill is an alumnus of Oregon State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology and minored in Horticulture and Chemistry. Alongside his position at Organically Grown Company, Dill holds several leadership roles within the organic sector. He was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, chairs the Oregon Organic Coalition, and serves as Vice-Chair of the Organic Trade Association’s Produce Sector Council.

The Governor's office appoints all members to the 10-member Oregon State Board of Agriculture, which has the responsibility to advise the Oregon Department of Agriculture on policy matters, develop key agricultural recommendations, and generally advocate for the state’s agriculture sector, as outlined in Oregon Revised Statute 561.372.

For additional information about the Oregon State Board of Agriculture and its functions, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Oregon Department of Agriculture's official website.