Farmers Adapt to April Cold Snap
Climate change means new farming techniques and equipment. But having less severe weather than other states could give Oregon farmers an edge.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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Ag Overtime Bill Passes, But Farmers’ Groups Say They’ll Keep Fighting.
Some small farmers say Oregon’s new farmworker overtime law has them planning their exit strategy. Others hold out hope for a solution which accommodates them.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Oregon’s Gardening Sector Blossoms
Nursery owners across the state have seen a rise in indoor and outdoor plant sales, making customer retention top of mind.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
24 Oregon women participating in Farm2Food Accelerator program
15-week course seeks to help female food producers start or grow specialty food businesses
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
A Cut Above
Rising Meat Prices Let Small Farms and Vegan Meat Take a Bigger Bite Out of Factory Farms.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Vertical Growth
As supply chain issues and inconsistent crop yields intensify, large vendors look increasingly to the evolving field of indoor farming to supply produce.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
‘The Blueberries Are Cooking on the Vine’
Small farm looks for ways to adapt to climate change
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Startup branded ‘The Google of Wine’ says it can help Oregon vintners
‘Wine people know Oregon is amazing but among regular people it’s less well-known,’ says British wine expert Joe Fattorini. He aims to change that.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Robots on the Farm
Smart tech is becoming more prevalent on farms, which innovators hope will spur new interest in farming.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow
A New Season for Oregon’s Wine Industry
Oregon’s status as a wine industry leader holds strong as signs point to recovery.
- Published in Farms and Forests
- Written by Sander Gusinow