The purpose of the Adopt a Farmer Committee is to provide direction and development feedback for the implementation of the Adopt a Farmer program. Serving on the committee is voluntary and there is no term. Meetings are quarterly and most often held near Salem. If you are interested in serving on the Adopt a Farmer committee, please contact Mallory Phelan, Executive Director at 971-600-0466.

Adopt a Farmer Committee Members

• Chair: Jesse Rue, Victor Point Farms
• Corey Dickman, Dickman Farms
• Amy Doerfler, Doerfler Farms
• Joe Fitts, Fischer, Hayes & Associates
• Clarissa Jones, Parent
• Lauren Lucht, Northwest Transplants
• Molly McCargar, Pearmine Farms

The purpose of the Denim & Diamonds Committee is to plan and procure items for the live and silent auction benefit dinner, Denim & Diamonds that takes place each November. Serving on the committee is voluntary and there is no term. Meetings are monthly and usually held at the Rabo Agrifinance office in Salem. If you are interested in serving on the Denim & Diamonds committee, please contact Leah Rue, Community Engagement Coordinator at 971-208-3375.

The 23rd Annual Denim & Diamonds will be held Friday, November 20th, 2020 virtually.
Committee Members

• Chair: Michele Fennimore, Ioka Farms
• Nicole Anderson, Wilco
• Amy Doerfler, Doerfler Farms
• Kathy Hadley, Hadley & Freeborn Family Farms
• Lauren Lucht, Northwest Transplants
• Jennifer McCarthy, Rabo Agri-Finance
• Lori Pavlicek, 4B Farms
• Hailey Phelan, Aldrich Advisors
• Shay Pugh, Pugh Farms
• Tammy Dennee, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association
• Lindsey Zuber, Doerfler Farms

If you’re interested in donating or soliciting items for the auction, please contact Leah Rue, Community Engagement Coordinator at 971-208-3375 for our Donation Letter and Form which includes our tax ID number and other pertinent information.

The purpose of the Executive Committee is to provide direction and leadership for Oregon Aglink. Overseeing the budget, proposing and implementing ideas to further the mission of Oregon Aglink are among the most common topics the group tackles. Each position is elected for a one year term, serving from January to January and requires attending a monthly meeting, most often at the Oregon Aglink office in Portland. For more details on our Executive Committee members, visit our Officers page to read their bios.

2020 Executive Committee Members

• President: Fred Geschwill, F&B Farms
• 1st Vice President: Michelle Markesteyn, Rootopia
• Treasurer: Abisha Stone, SEDCOR
• Secretary: Terry Ross, Integrated Seed Co.
• Former President: Megan Thompson, Cascade Cherry Growers

The purpose of the Safety Committee is to monitor the performance of all members enrolled in SAIF’s Workers’ Compensation program. Serving on the committee is voluntary and there is no term. The committee meets monthly to address loss trends, analyze claims issues and identify loss prevention needs for the group’s members. If you are interested in serving on the Safety Committee, please contact Mallory Phelan, Executive Director at 503-595-9121 x106.

Safety Committee Members

• Chair: Eric Lloyd, Oregon Risk Management Solutions
• Anissa Branch, Riddell Farms
• Jon Iverson, Iverson Family Farms
• Brenda Frketich, Kirsch Family Farms
• Molly McCargar, Pearmine Farms