Gov. Kotek Signs Industrial Farm Oversight Bill Into Law
Some activists call the bill “watered down” after the Legislature struck down a provision calling for a moratorium.
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Legislature Mulls Factory-Farm Moratorium
Proponents says HB 2667 will let regulators catch up to discoveries about factory-farm pollution before 3 large-scale chicken farms set up shop in Linn County.
Oregon State University, Rogue Farm Corps Win USDA Funding to Help New Farmers
The grants, totaling $1.5 million, will go to expanding educational programming and land access — including a ‘matchmaking’ program that helps new farmers network with retiring farmers in search of successors
Legislature mulls overtime pay for farmworkers
Proponents hope tax allowances, a gradual phase-in period and government subsidies will convince legislators to adopt a 40-hour work week for agriculture workers — but farmers say that threshold isn’t realistic.
A Climate of Faith
Corban University’s new agricultural program will teach creation science — but also how to adapt farming practices to a changing climate.
OSHA Investigating 117 Workplace Complaints Made Due to Heat Wave
Five Oregonians died during record-shattering temperatures — though only two have been linked to heat.
Farm Fresh
A tech-driven renaissance in local-food production is underway as the coronavirus pandemic exposes gaps in the global supply system.
Can agritourism save the farm?
Multnomah County is considering an ordinance to allow agritourism in East County.
Promotional Coke cans coming from Wilsonville
Coca-Cola announced plans to make its holiday cans benefit polar bears, and the white cans will be filled and distributed at its Wilsonville bottling plant.
