In Conversation with Blake Thompson, Chief Innovation Officer at Springfield Creamery
The storied Willamette Valley creamery is expanding its product line this year to include kids’ products — and probiotic butter.
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Oregonians Overwhelmingly Support Small Farms, Mixed on Big Agriculture, OVBC Study Finds
Concerns about industrial agriculture were mainly expressed by respondents living in urban areas, held college degrees, who were less likely to have school-age children.
Revolutionizing the Meat Industry by Returning it to its Roots
Brand Story – Bringing sustainability and food security through a local farming, processing and distribution model
Oregon Hazelnut Growers Are Feeling the Crunch
The price of Oregon’s signature nut is half what it was a year ago, but the executive director of the Hazelnut Growers Bargaining Association says low prices could drive up demand.
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.
Crater Lake Spirits’ founder describes how the distillery has adapted to COVID-19 disruption
‘When we’re forced to play on a tilted playing field we end up losing,’ Alan Dietrich tells OBM, but small-batch booze sells well when distilleries get a fair shot
Robots on the Farm
Smart tech is becoming more prevalent on farms, which innovators hope will spur new interest in farming.
Farming for the Future
Renewable energy and sustainable farming practices help small farms stay ahead of the competition.
Battle Lines
The future of farming is at stake in the Klamath Basin, where drought is sucking the land dry, and conflicting interests over water use threaten a long-term solution.
Filling the Void
The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.