by Jessica Jansen | Apr 2, 2025 | Ag Bites
One glass of milk contains the same amount of calcium as three cups of broccoli, making it an excellent source of this essential mineral. Calcium is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones, and milk’s nutrient-rich profile supports overall health, making it...
by Jessica Jansen | Apr 2, 2025 | Advocacy
At the federal level, the Legislative Committee joined a coalition letter to support Brooke Rollins’ nomination to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture. Following her appointment, we joined a letter to express our enthusiasm for working with her and requesting...
by Jessica Jansen | Apr 2, 2025 | Agriculture
Spring Has Arrived! It’s time to put up new or updated crop identification signs. The sign project was started many years ago and the abbreviated guide lines are: They are available to OWA members They should be placed along well traveled roads They are the...
by Jessica Jansen | Apr 2, 2025 | Education
Happy Spring, everyone! As we enter this new season, the staff at Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom looks forward to longer days, more sunshine, and, of course, engaging students in our annual Literacy Project. This year, the team – with the help of over 50...
by Jessica Jansen | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Oregon Women for Agriculture OWA is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Tyhuis as the new chair of the Public Relations Committee. A dedicated advocate for agriculture, Gina is a farmer based in Echo, Oregon. She has been involved in organizing educational...