Oregon Tilth Oral History Collection

In this, the first of two interviews with Lynn Coody, Lynn discusses her childhood, her career and her involvement with Oregon Tilth. She begins by sharing her family history, discussing community life in the small towns in New Jersey where she spent…

In this, the second of two interviews with Lynn Coody, Lynn continues to reflect upon her career and involvement with Oregon Tilth. She begins the interview by describing her early life in Oregon working at Lane Community College and Fresh Start…

In this, the first of two interviews, Harry MacCormack begins by describing his childhood in Chenango Bridge, a small town in upstate New York. He explains that food and fuel rationing during World War II and the Korean War led to his exposure to…

This is the second of two interviews conducted with Harry MacCormack. It begins with MacCormack explaining his decision to rent farmland and build a homestead in Beavercreek, Oregon. He describes how he started Sunbow Organic Farm in 1971. He then…

In this interview, John Graham discusses his career in agriculture and his work with Oregon Tilth. He begins by describing his childhood and introduction to farming, and then recounts his decision to join the Peace Corps, describes his experiences in…