Legislature Mulls Factory Farm Moratorium
Proponents says HB 2667 will let regulators catch up to discoveries about factory farm pollution before 3 large-scale chicken farms set up shop in Linn County.
- Published in Farms and Forests
Oregon State University, Rogue Farm Corps Win USDA Funding to Help New Farmers
The grants, totaling $1.5 million, will go to expanding educational programming and land access — including a ‘matchmaking’ program that helps new farmers network with retiring farmers in search of successors
- Published in Farms and Forests
Legislature mulls overtime pay for farmworkers
Proponents hope tax allowances, a gradual phase-in period and government subsidies will convince legislators to adopt a 40-hour work week for agriculture workers — but farmers say that threshold isn’t realistic.
- Published in Politics
A Climate of Faith
Corban University’s new agricultural program will teach creation science — but also how to adapt farming practices to a changing climate.
- Published in Education
‘The Blueberries Are Cooking on the Vine’
Small farm looks for ways to adapt to climate change
- Published in Farms and Forests
OSHA Investigating 117 Workplace Complaints Made Due to Heat Wave
Five Oregonians died during record-shattering temperatures — though only two have been linked to heat.
- Published in Energy and Environment
Farm Fresh
A tech-driven renaissance in local-food production is underway as the coronavirus pandemic exposes gaps in the global supply system.
- Published in Farms and Forests
Can agritourism save the farm?
Multnomah County is considering an ordinance to allow agritourism in East County.
- Published in Farms and Forests