Workforce Development, Farmworker Overtime Lead 2022 Legislative Agenda
The Oregon Legislature kicks off a 35-day session this week. Here’s what OB is watching.
Agriculture
24 Oregon women participating in Farm2Food Accelerator program
15-week course seeks to help female food producers start or grow specialty food businesses
Onward Eugene and Oregon Bioscience Announce Partnership
The Eugene-based business accelerator and the bioscience association plan to turn Eugene into the state’s bioscience startup hub.
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.
A New Season for Oregon’s Wine Industry
Oregon’s status as a wine industry leader holds strong as signs point to recovery.
China Trade Relations Crucial to Recovery
A surge in prejudice against Asian Americans undermines relations with the state’s largest trading partner.
Changing Course on Global Trade
A Biden administration would likely improve international trade relations.
Greening the Gold Rush
The hemp-farming boom of 2018 created financial hardships for those who failed to turn a profit. But innovation and easing of regulations could open new doors for farmers.
Big Enough to Fail
The bankruptcy of NORPAC Foods shows the crisis that farm cooperatives face in the race to become national brands.