Peter Truitt, Truitt Bros. Inc., Salem

“Being part of a chain of Value for Oregon Agriculture & helping to add value for Oregon Ag is a privilege and a responsibility.

When David and I arrived in 1973, hardly anyone thought we’d survive for long.  Looking back on it all from the summer of 2008, the premium quality produced by our growers has had as much to do with our survival as anything.

Being closely connected and dependent on our growers, especially in recent years, has shaped us in significant ways. It’s taught us about quality, trust and integrity and these form the foundation of our diverse business today.

Being part of a chain of Value for Oregon Agriculture and helping to add value for Oregon Ag is a privilege and a responsibility.  As consumers shift and as imported goods challenge costs, it will be more important than ever to get value for value produced.  We sell goods produced in Oregon all over the country at significant premium (especially given huge transportation costs) to regionally produced products.

Every time I talk to a grower I feel somehow refreshed.  I’ve learned that it’s far more important to listen than to talk.  Almost always I wind up with a valuable lecture and instruction.

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