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2026 Oregon Scholarships for Agriculture Students
Oregon Women for Agriculture Chapters Linn-Benton Chapter- The Linn-Benton Chapter offers two scholarships every year, one for agriculture majors from Linn or Benton County high schools, and one for children or grandchildren of a Linn-Benton Women for Agriculture...
Get Involved- 2026 Legislative Session
The Oregon Legislature started its 5-week session on February 2nd. The voice of the people is the cornerstone of democracy! To look up proposed legislation, register to testify in a committee, or subscribe to follow specific bills, additional information and...
Oregon Women for Agriculture Announces State Leadership Update
Salem, OR — January 20, 2026 — Oregon Women for Agriculture (OWA) announces the resignation of Michelle Carmony from her roles as Membership Secretary of the OWA 501(c)(3) Board and Second Vice President/Membership Chair of the OWA 501(c)(5) Board, effective December...
Winter 2026 Marion Clackamas Chapter Update
The Marion Clackamas Chapter held a reorganization meeting on January 8, 2026. We elected officers & directors, worked on our budget and approved donations to multiple organizations both regular and new ones. We discussed participation in the annual auction and...
Winter 2026 President’s Update
As winter settles in, it provides a natural opportunity to reflect, evaluate, and strengthen the foundation of our organization. Over the past several months, your Board of Directors has been focused on important behind-the-scenes work to ensure Oregon Women for...
2025 Photo Contest Winners
The OWA Photo Contest once again showcases the beauty and diversity of Oregon agriculture. First place and $50 goes to Emma Lee Demianew of Pendleton for her photo, “Wheat at Sunset.” Emma shares, “I grew up on a wheat farm that has been in my family for over 150...
OWA Awards Scholarship to Caitlin Brown
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...
Winter 2026 Yamhill Chapter Update
Happy New Year from Yamhill County! We have been busy, busy finalizing the details for the 2026 State Convention. It is shaping up to be a very special program, and we hope to see many of you in Forest Grove in March! In October, we were excited to be able to approve...
Winter 2026 Linn Benton Chapter Update
The Linn-Benton Chapter remained active throughout the fall, with strong participation in both statewide initiatives and local outreach efforts. We continued our support of local FFA chapters through donations to each chapter in Linn and Benton counties and also...
Winter 2026 Lane Chapter Update
The changing of the seasons has brought renewed energy to the Lane County Chapter. With existing members reengaging and the addition of three new members, we’re excited for the year ahead. To boost participation, the chapter is incorporating more social events, field...