by Jessica Jansen | Apr 29, 2026 | Awards
The Diamond Pioneer Agricultural Achievement Registry recognizes individuals whose lifelong contributions have shaped Oregon’s agricultural landscape, strengthened communities, and advanced the mission of Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences....
by Jessica Jansen | Apr 20, 2026 | Awards
The Oregon Women for Agriculture LEAVEN Award recognizes members who quietly but powerfully influence the organization—much like leaven in bread, a small ingredient that helps everything rise. This year, OWA received a significant number of nominations for the LEAVEN...
by Jessica Jansen | Jan 2, 2026 | Awards
Oregon Women for Agriculture is pleased to award a $2,000 scholarship to Caitlin Brown, a senior at Oregon State University and a member of Sigma Alpha. Caitlin did not grow up in agriculture, but she was always drawn to “the animals, the land, and the people that...
by Jessica Jansen | Dec 19, 2025 | Awards, Education
Oregon Women for Agriculture is proud to announce the recipients of its Agriculture Youth Mini Grant Program, awarding funding to organizations and schools across Oregon to support agriculture related missions or special projects This year’s grants support a wide...
by Jessica Jansen | Nov 28, 2025 | Awards
Two Oregon Women for Agriculture members received national recognition during the American Agri-Women (AAW) National Convention, held November 6–9, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Please join us in celebrating Helle Ruddenklau, recipient of the LEAVEN Award, and...
by Jessica Jansen | Oct 10, 2025 | Awards
Oregon Women for Agriculture is proud to recognize individuals who make a difference in agriculture and within our organization. Service to Agriculture Award This award honors an outstanding individual outside OWA who has gone above and beyond in sharing the story of...
