More Cooks in the Kitchen
Oregonians are proud of the state’s array of small, locally produced food. But small- and medium-batch food manufacturers struggle to find spaces to make and package their products, especially when it’s time to scale up.
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Southern Oregon Organic Dairy Pleads Guilty to Violating Clean Water Act
Noble Family Dairy will pay a $25K fine for harboring 130 more cattle than it was permitted, causing manure to flow into a creek and river.
Farmers Battle Worsening Insect Crisis
Hotter, drier summers mean grasshopper and Mormon cricket swarms are more frequent and more devastating to Oregon crops than ever, leading farmers and ranchers to collaborate with state and local governments to avoid being overrun.
Hemp Growth Divides Communities
The explosive increase in hemp production has polarized local farming economies.
Promotional Coke cans coming from Wilsonville
Coca-Cola announced plans to make its holiday cans benefit polar bears, and the white cans will be filled and distributed at its Wilsonville bottling plant.
Law allows for farmland flexibility
If counties choose to implement last session’s Senate Bill 960, it will allow farmland owners to hold up to 24 events per year on their land.
Trimet begins work on new bridge
TriMet begins work on the first new bridge across the Willamette in 40 years this week.
State considers a mileage fee for EVs
Oregon is exploring a mileage-based fee replacing a gas tax to compensate for an expected influx of electric vehicles.
Hayden Island jobs questioned
The Portland City Council voted to move forward on plans to develop West Hayden Island, with hopes that it will create jobs.