commodity commissions

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants to fill 70 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions.  Commissioners work as public officials and serve a two- to four-year terms.   Commi...

A proposal for an Oregon Hemp Commission has died in a Legislative committee.  The proposal for a commission to raise research funds for Oregon’s hemp industry failed to pass the Joint Ways and Means Committee in June.  The committee approves budget measures in each legislative session; a similar proposal was rejected by the committee two years ago.   An Ore...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has 63 positions on 23 ag and fishing commissions that they are hoping to fill this summer.   Some of the commissions looking for help are involved with beef, blueberries, hops, potato and cherries.  ...