News & Events

Members attend 2022 American Agri-Women Convention

16 members from Oregon Women for Agriculture (OWA) answered the ‘call of the mountains’ by journeying to Bozeman, Montana during early November to attend the American Agri-Women (AAW) National Convention. They engaged with other affiliate members from around the country.  OWA members listened to engaging and informative speakers, toured local agricultural operations and participated in…
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Eastern Oregon Chapter Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners

The Eastern Chapter of Oregon Women for Agriculture has awarded its 2022 scholarships to three outstanding students who are each pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Each scholarship applicant wrote a 500-1000 word essay about what is one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture today and how they plan to be a part of the solution.…
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Yamhill Chapter Spring 2022 Update

Happy Spring from Yamhill County! We are enjoying the lengthening of the days as we have a bit more evening light each day.   During our January and February meeting, we took care of our annual housekeeping tasks! Our chapter voted to keep the same officers this year. I am happy to continue on as…
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Polk Chapter Spring 2022 Update

The Polk OWA Chapter has held regular meetings this winter. We purchased a table and provided desserts for the Dallas FFA Alumni’s “Hearts and Wine” event in February and several chapter members traveled to State Convention in Boardman. We also got together last week at Jeree Mulkey’s house to put together a rag quilt with…
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Marion-Clackamas Spring 2022 Update

In March we had our monthly meeting through Zoom to elect new officers for President and VP. We happily welcome Kim Zuber as our new President and Ally Rumpakis as our new Vice President. We are excited and thankful to continue to have Tracy Duerst as our Treasurer and Emily Duerst as our Secretary as…
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Linn-Benton Chapter Spring 2022 Update

Our chapter would like to publicly thank Mary Hood for her service as LB President the past two years. Her organizational skills, commitment to do what needs to be done, and her follow through have kept this chapter active and effective. The OWA is in good hands. We love you Mary!   Kristi Miller has…
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