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Spring 2026 Lane Chapter Update
In February, we proudly announced new leadership: Callie Smith has stepped into the role of President. A member since she was very young and a fifth-generation member of her family farm, Callie remains deeply rooted in agriculture and now specializes in rural and farm...
Central Oregon Spring 2026 Update
We are proud to announce that we have a total of 14 members in our chapter, and our meetings have been larger than they have been for a long time. We had a membership drive with a drawing at the end for a basket worth over $250.00 in goodies. We added 3 new members...
Springtime at Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom
Happy Spring! As we enter this new season, the staff at Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom looks forward to the promise of longer days, less rain, and, of course, engaging students in our annual Literacy Project. This year, we are bringing strawberries and other...
Spring 2026 Legislative Committee Update
The OWA Legislative Committee was active during the 2026 Short Session that ended on March 6. We took positions to support and oppose legislation and policy at the state and federal level over the last few months. There were not many significant agricultural bills...
Members Represent at Oregon FFA Convention
Oregon Women for Agriculture hosted a booth at the Oregon FFA State Convention on March 19-20 in Redmond, an event that draws over 4,000 FFA members from across the state. OWA members engaged students with agriculture trivia andinteractive bee-themed activities,...
Members Gather for 2026 Convention
On March 5, 2026, Oregon Women for Agriculture members started to gather at the historic McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove for the annual convention, this year hosted by Yamhill County. Members who arrived early were seen enjoying the pool, while county...
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...