Our Story
In February 2004 Bob Randall, Mike Serant & John Ferguson started OHBA. Previously a branch of Urban Harvest, OHBA began as the Organic Horticulture Business Association. By 2006 we obtained a 501-c-3 title & morphed into the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance. The goal was to teach horticulturalists to grow & maintain plants organically & to take as much toxicity off the planet as possible.
Our Mission
OHBA is a community-focused organization dedicated to educating all individuals, farmers, horticulturalists, gardeners, homeowners, landscapers, schools, and truth seekers on the real-world application and benefits of organics, so that our community not only survives but thrives, as the world moves towards organics and sustainability.
What We’ve Achieved
Taught 140+ classes over 20 years
Had 13,000 people in attendance with 3,000 class hours
Grown the Organic movement stronger in Houston & beyond
Collaborated with schools and universities to assist in getting students career opportunities
Brought in 180 speakers from all over the world
A few words from our Co-Founders
“Organics is civilizations best hope for moving forward”
OHBA Co-founder Mike Serant
“OHBA-Organic Educators has helped me in many ways. It has brought me into close contact with people who understand organics and good plant care. Especially fine has been the opportunity to meet and hear dozens of nationally and even world-known specialists speak in everyday English about what they know. That in turn has helped me teach organics and added greatly to the quality of my books. I value it highly.”
OHBA Co-Founder Bob Randall, Ph.D
“I love to study and do research and I love to share what I have learned and teach others how to be good stewards of God's creation. OHBA is one of the vehicles that allow me to express my passion. to make this world a better place.”
OHBA Co-Founder John Ferguson