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Celebrating Agriculture Together: 2026 Auction a Success
On April 18, Oregon Women for Agriculture members and supporters gathered at the Linn County Expo Center for an evening dedicated to connection, generosity, and advocacy. The evening featured a lively silent auction, an engaging oral auction, and plenty of...
Grow Your Leadership Skills with REAL Oregon
The Resource Education and Agricultural Leadership program—known as REAL Oregon—is a premier leadership development opportunity for individuals involved in Oregon’s natural resource industries, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related fields. Now...
Celebrating a Lifetime of Impact: Two OWA Members Honored as Diamond Pioneers
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....
Debbie Burns honored with LEAVEN Award
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...
2026 Oregon Women for Agriculture Executive Board
From left to right: Jenny Hitner, Treasurer; Debbie Burns, Recording Secretary; Caitlin Brown, Corresponding Secretary; Jen Skiles, Second Vice President; Janet Redmond, Registrar; Dana Bowers-Brock, President; Sarah Puls, Past PresidentAt the Oregon Women for...
Meet our new OWA President, Dana Bowers-Brock
When asked how I got involved in Oregon Women in Agriculture, the short answer is: it’s in my blood. I grew up on a grass seed farm, playing Barbies in my dad’s windrower, reading books during slow periods while driving bankout wagon, pulling lambs before softball...
Yamhill Chapter Spring 2026 Update
Thank you all for joining us for the Convention. We had a wonderful time enjoying the Grand Lodge with you all and exploring wine and cider, historic farms, and seed processing in Yamhill County. We also enjoyed learning with you all, discussing important agricultural...
Polk Chapter Spring 2026 Update
Our chapter sponsored the Polk County 4-H Art & Sciences Discovery Day on January 10th at the Polk County Fairgrounds, which supported five horticulture classes that reached roughly 75 youth. Classes included: dried flower arranging, succulent gardens and living...
Marion-Clackamas Spring 2026 Update
The Marion Clackamas chapter had their first reorganization meeting on January 8th. At that meeting, we were able to elect officers. President – Michelle Carmony, Vice President – Carol Bernhard and Treasurer – Tracy Duerst. Michelle will fill in as Secretary until...
Linn-Benton Chapter Spring 2026 Update
The Linn-Benton Women for Agriculture chapter has had a busy and productive start to the year. In January and February, the chapter finalized its 2026–2027 leadership team and approved its annual budget. Kjer Kizer is now serving as our president, and Abby Johnson as...