OREGON PROCESSED VEGETABLE COMMISSION
Beans - Beets - Broccoli - Carrots - Cauliflower - Sweet Corn
The Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission consists of 9 commissioners appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture for a term of three years. There are six Producer members, two Handler members and one Public member.
Producer Members
Matthew Cook - Vice Chairman, term exp 2027
Laney Bertano, term exp 2025
Ryan Koch, term exp 2026
Andy Kraemer - Treasurer, term exp 2027
Position 2 - vacant
Position 5 - vacant
Handler Members
Jessica Blakley - Stahlbush Island Farms, term exp 2026
Megan Arritola - National Frozen Food Corp. term exp 2025​​​
Public Member
Tony Shepherd - Chair, term exp 2025
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Oregon ranks among the top 10 states in the U.S. for producing processed vegetables for two powerful reasons. First, Oregon’s mild climate and rich soil encourages abundant cultivation. Second, vegetable processing facilities have been established across the state to ensure the freshest produce is processed to maintain quality through drying, freezing, and canning.
File a Public Meeting Grievance
If you believe the Commission has violated the Oregon public meetings law, you may submit a written grievance to the Commission within 30 calendar days of the alleged violation. Grievance must include:
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Date of submission
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Name and contact information for person filing the grievance.
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Date of the meeting when the alleged violation occurred
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Description of the facts and circumstances of the alleged violation.
Submit the written grievance to the Commission by mail or e-mail:
Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission
PO Box 55401
Portland, OR 97238
E-mail: opvcresearch@gmail.com
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The Commission has 21 days after receiving the grievance to provide a written response to the person who filed the grievance and send a copy of the grievance and the Commission response to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.