Oregon FFA

Speaking to young people about a future of agriculture can be intimidating.  But Oregon FFA Secretary Maddie Dollarhide has some tips to make the process a bit easier.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The 95th annual Oregon FFA state convention gets underway Thursday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond.  Ontario’s Kinsley Kemble, this year’s Oregon FFA Vice President said an estimated 3,000 members and guests will be in attendance over the next three days as the convention returns to normal post-pandemic.   “This year we wer...

Grant Hills, this year’s Oregon FFA President, says it's important for the farming community to reach out to the next generation.  Especially to those not familiar with farming.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

Oregon's FFA Treasure, Brekkah Richardson, says young people who have questions about farming and agriculture need to get involved in their local 4-H or FFA chapters.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Jessie Samarin, the current Oregon FFA Reporter, says there are so many different reasons to love farming in Oregon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Uriel Aguilar Torress with the Oregon FFA says social media is a great way to reach out to the non-farm community.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Brekkah Richardson, the 2022-2023 Oregon FFA Treasure, did not grow up on a farm.  So, why is she so passionate about Agricultural Education?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Jessie Samarin the 2022-2023 Oregon Reporter says many people from more urban areas may not appreciate it, but people and businesses in rural areas are very supportive of the next generation of farming.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Maddie Dollarhide, the 22-23 Oregon FFA Secretary, says water rights are top of mind for a variety of growers across the west.  Especially in central and southern Oregon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Grant Hills, the 2022-2023 Oregon FFA Vice President, says one of the many issues facing farmers that he would like to see addressed in the high costs of inputs.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...