OUR MISSION
The Western Cover Crops Council is an organization of members who are interested in cover crops. All of our members live or work in a State or Territory within the Western SARE region. The mission of the Western Cover Crops Council is to facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration that promotes the successful adoption and integration of cover cropping into Western U.S. agricultural systems.
OUR VISION
The Western Cover Crops Council (WCCC) envisions a sustainable agriculture system in the Western United States, where cover croppers contribute to thriving agroecosystems that support the environment. Through education, resources, and collaboration, we aim to promote cover crop adoption for beginning and experienced farmers, support profitability and long-term viability, and engage academics and agricultural professionals to advance the use of cover crops for a healthy future.
The Board
Consider applying to join the board if you would like to take part in the decision-making process for the WCCC. We accept applications for new Board Members on a rolling basis and will review applicants when a position becomes available.
The Executive Committee
President
Sarah Light
University of California Extension
Vice President
Nate Stacey
Oregon State University
Secretary
Nick Andrews
Oregon State University
Treasurer
Doug Collins
Washington State University
The Board
Amjad Ahmad
University of Hawaii
Clair Akin
Farmers Business Network
Shannon Cappellazzi
Oregon State University Organic Agriculture Program
Rich Collins
The Collins Farm
Stetcyn Maldonado
Project Apis m.
Casey Matney
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Marina Oriel
Oregon Tilth
Sri Pinnamaneni
Colorado State University
Josh Silva
University of Hawaii
Nick Sirovatka
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Rebecca Sweet
Buzz Cover Crop Seeds
USDA Liasions
Keela Deaton
USDA-NRCS
Montana
Zachary Freeman
USDA-NRCS
Hawaii
Zahangir Kabir
USDA-NRCS
Soil Health Division
Steven Lee
USDA-NRCS
Washington
Clint Mattox
USDA-ARS
Oregon