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As we prepare for a new year, the Oregon Farm Bureau is reminding producers the importance of being active, and having their voice heard.  Mary Anne Cooper with the OFB said while rural portions of the state may feel their concerns are being ignored, she notes when farmers speak up, Salem must take note.  ...

2019 was a busy year for the Oregon Young Farmers and Ranchers program, but Chair Jenny Freeborn wouldn’t have it any other way.  She said the organization was busy statewide and nationally preparing the next generation of farmers for the Beaver state and beyond.  And whil...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is out with the latest round of Century Farms.  OFB announced Wednesday 15 families have been honored this year with Oregon Century Farm or Ranch status, including six in eastern Oregon.   To qualify, the farm must remain in the same family for at least 100 years.  In addi...

According to the Oregon Farm Bureau, the defeat of HB 2020 was a major victory for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and rural Oregonians.   OFB said Monday "The bill would’ve increased the cost of fuel, diesel, and natural gas to levels unsustainable for these families and businesses, while having no impact on global climate change.  Oregon’s...

The Oregon Farm Bureau says legislation creating a new Department of Environmental Quality program could put farmers in the cross hairs.  House Bill 3044 would require applicators to report aerial pesticide and fertilizer application information on-line.  Th...

For the Oregon Farm Bureau there are two key issues that will be addressed in 2018, not only during the current legislative session, but throughout the year.  One will be the issue of water, both quality and quantity.  Maryanne Cooper, OFB Public Policy Council said they are working with the state to make sure water not only remains clean, but available for agriculture.  She not...

While it’s still weeks away, the Oregon Farm Bureau says now is the time to register for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference.  The November 11th and 12th Conference in Salem is open to farmers between the ages of 16 and 35.  OFB’s Jenny ...

Now through September 15th, the Oregon Farm Bureau is inviting you to submit photos of Oregon Ag for the 2018 Bounty Calendar.  The OFB’s Anne Marie Moss told the Washington Ag Network, this award winning calendar celebrates all aspects of the ag industry.   “...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers and ranchers to contact legislators about the state’s Paid Sick Time Law.  OFB’s Ann Marie Moss told the Washington Ag Network, the law, first enacted in 2006, requires business with 10 employee or more to provide sick leave.  She said even ...

Starting Friday, minimum wage across Oregon increases, but by different amounts depending upon where you live.  The six year plan raises minimum wage to $12.50 an hour in rural counties, $13.50 in non-rural areas and $14.75 in the Portland metro area.  Je...