The Southern Oregon Wine Institute
The Southern Oregon Wine Institute is offering the area's first hands-on learning experience for wine-making and managing. Located on a slope near Umpqua Community College, The Southern Wine Institute is…
The First of its Kind
Randy Joseph, a woodworker and rancher in Baker County, Oregon, had a dream. After convincing the county, state and federal governments to jump on his idea and give him funding,…
Folins Cellars Expanding
Folin Cellars in Sam's Valley, Oregon is an inspiration to many. Despite current economic conditions, Folin Cellars is expanding! The Southern Oregon Vineyard is quite young, but sees room for…
Field Burning Ban in Oregon
Oregon lawmakers voted against field burning on Monday night. In 1988 an accident killed seven people after smoke burning distracted and blinded drivers down Interstate 5. Lawmakers voted in favor…
Hemp Crops Legal
The Oregon House of Representatives legalized the industrial growth of hemp seeds on June 29. Hemp seeds are a popular new crop for various reasons. As of late the hemp…
Help is Here!
Numerous reports are surfacing about animal neglect. In Douglas County (Oregon) animal control officers recently removed 28 goats, a sheep and a horse from a farm in Oakland. Many of…
Oregon State Executive Director Announced
The Oregon State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency was named. Lynn Voigt, who has served for over 40 years for the Farm Service Agency, will take over the…
USDA Awards Oregon $1.5 million
Oregon's specialty crop industry is set to receive $1.5 million from the USDA as part of the 2008 Farm Bill. The money will be distributed by the Oregon Department of…
Oregon Farm Bureau Invests in Industry's Future
Oregon high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture or forestry can apply for one of two scholarships offered through the Oregon Farm Bureau. The first scholarship, The Oregon Farm…
Yamhill County Farm Bureau Scholarship Offers Scholarship to Sophomore Students
The Oregon Farm Bureau is offering a variety of scholarships for future producers and agri-business owners across the state. Most county offices are offering scholarships for college students enrolled in…