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OFB Encouraging FFA Students To Submit Videos
OFB Encouraging FFA Students To Submit Videos
OFB Encouraging FFA Students To Submit Videos
The Oregon Farm Bureau is inviting FFA students to participate in its second-annual #GrowingOregon video contest, for a chance to win at least $400. “This year the winner will earn a generous cash prize for their FFA chapter,” said Anne Marie Moss, OFB communications director. To part ...
Brown Extends COVID Requirements For Ag Workers, OFB Dismayed
Brown Extends COVID Requirements For Ag Workers, OFB Dismayed
Brown Extends COVID Requirements For Ag Workers, OFB Dismayed
On Friday, Governor Kate Brown extended her Executive Order focused on protecting agricultural workers from coronavirus during the off season. Brown said Executive Order 20-58, issued earlier this year, addresses physical distancing, sanitation, and isolation requirements in order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among the state’s farm workers and surrounding communities. ...
Farm Bureau Announces Flood Relief For Umatilla County Producers
Farm Bureau Announces Flood Relief For Umatilla County Producers
Farm Bureau Announces Flood Relief For Umatilla County Producers
The Oregon Farm Bureau has established a relief fund for farmers impacted by recent flooding in Umatilla County. According to OFB any resident who makes a substantial amount of their livelihood from agriculture and whose agricultural operation suffered uncompensated loss from the recent flooding may apply ...
OFB Encouraging Farmers To Voice Opposition To Cap And Trade
OFB Encouraging Farmers To Voice Opposition To Cap And Trade
OFB Encouraging Farmers To Voice Opposition To Cap And Trade
Last year it was House Bill 2020.   This year, it’s Senate Bill 1530.   Regardless of the number, Salem is look at instituting a Cap and Trade program in Oregon.  The Oregon Farm Bureau said Cap and Trade would have a significant negative impact on producers across the state, regardless of commodity.  One component of S...
Iverson: Goals Include Advocacy, Encouraging Young Farmers
Iverson: Goals Include Advocacy, Encouraging Young Farmers
Iverson: Goals Include Advocacy, Encouraging Young Farmers
While she’s been the Oregon Farm Bureau president for less than three months, Barb Iverson already has her priorities laid out for 2020, and beyond.  The farmer from Woodburn said one of her, and the OFB’s strongest priorities is advocacy, and encouraging farmer to tell their stories.   “Workin...
AFBF To Honor Oregon’s Barry Bushue At Convention
AFBF To Honor Oregon’s Barry Bushue At Convention
AFBF To Honor Oregon’s Barry Bushue At Convention
The former head of the Oregon Farm Bureau will be honored this weekend.  The American Farm Bureau Federation will present the Distinguished Service Award to Senator Pat Roberts and the Farm Bureau Founders Award to Oregon’s Barry Bushue during AFBF’s 101st Annual Convention this weekend.  In addition to...
OFB Elects New Leadership, Honors Lawmakers During Bureau Convention
OFB Elects New Leadership, Honors Lawmakers During Bureau Convention
OFB Elects New Leadership, Honors Lawmakers During Bureau Convention
It was a busy Oregon Farm Bureau Convention earlier this month as new leadership was elected, and those who help farmers across the state were honored at the 87th annual state Farm Bureau Convention.   Barb Iverson of Clackamas County was elected the 16th Oregon farm Bureau President on December 12th.  Iv...

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