Oregon Women for Agriculture was organized 40 years ago by Willamette Valley farm women who were concerned with the shutdown of grass seed field burning. Since that time, this all-volunteer group has broadened its scope to include nearly all facets of agriculture.

Our purpose is:

• To educate the public about the importance of agriculture and its effects on our economy and to the environment.
• To encourage and support agriculture locally and nationally
• To promote research that will benefit agriculture

To accomplish our purpose, we:

• Organize an annual auction and dinner
• Create radio and print media messages about the importance of agriculture
• Support and contribute to Agriculture in the Classroom and Ag Fest
• Publish informational brochures, activity books, and resource materials for county fairs and state fair exhibits
• Provide resources, farm visits and funds for teachers attending Summer Agriculture Institute
• Support youth with educational scholarships
• Network with other agriculture and other non-agriculture groups to share mutual concerns
• Provide resources and information for events to celebrate national Agriculture Day