The FCGP (Farmers Cooperative Genome Project) is an effort by seed growers and plant enthusiasts to address the issues of plant conservation, plant breeding, seed preservation and marketing. The FCGP assists growers in accessing and evaluating varieties available through the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS-the U.S. seed bank) and public breeders. Participants receive seed and assistance in returning evaluation information. The FCGP shares participant’s results through publications, a web site, and an informal seed exchange.

The FCGP is a project of the non-profit organization Oregon Tilth. Oregon Tilth is a member based organization that offers organic certification services worldwide. Through chapter activities, education workshops, on-farm research and demonstration sites, as well as publications, Oregon Tilth works toward more sustainable food systems.

Summer Squash

Winter Squash

Slicing Cucumber

Pickling Cucumber

Melon