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Now Accepting Award Nominations

Now Accepting Award Nominations

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...

2025 Photo Contest

2025 Photo Contest

Do you capture the beauty of your farm, animals, or crops in photos? Now’s your chance to share them with the OWA community! Three winners will be selected: Top photo – mounted on canvas and sold in the 2026 OWA Auction. Honorable mentions – displayed at the auction...

For Ag. Forever: Protecting Oregon’s Working Lands

For Ag. Forever: Protecting Oregon’s Working Lands

During a recent conversation with an Oregon Women for Agriculture member, President Sarah Puls shared information about the work of Oregon Agricultural Trust. Their program is both exciting and offers many opportunities our members could benefit from. The article...

Fall 2025 President’s Report

Fall 2025 President’s Report

As summer winds down and most fairs have come to a close, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the busy season we’ve shared and the vital role you continue to play in Oregon agriculture. From harvest activities to community outreach, your efforts make a lasting...

Fall 2025 Yamhill Chapter Update

Fall 2025 Yamhill Chapter Update

Happy fall from Yamhill County! We hope everyone is enjoying having a little more moisture in the forecast and the cooling temperatures. We met through the summer this year to work on the planning to host state Convention. A vision is starting to come together, and we...

Fall 2025 Update Polk Chapter

Fall 2025 Update Polk Chapter

We continued to meet monthly during the summer months. We provided 200 AITC Living Necklace kits for the Polk County Fair in August, for the Polk County OSU Extension booth. Karen Sanks, General Manager for the Itemizer Observer, attended our July monthly meeting to...

Fall 2025 Lane Chapter Update

Fall 2025 Lane Chapter Update

Lane County is excited to be gearing up for starting OWA, after a summer break. We’re looking forward to scholarship applications from our local FFA chapters, a fall social, and being involved with ag all around our county. Our members served at the state fair booth,...

Fall 2025 Eastern Oregon Chapter Update

Fall 2025 Eastern Oregon Chapter Update

The Eastern Chapter has had a busy summer.  Our chapter co-chaired the OWA booth at the state fair for the very first time.  It was a fun experience and we were glad to share our Ag activity and knowledge.  We will be setting up our information booth at a favorite...

Linn-Benton Chapter Fall 2025 Update

Linn-Benton Chapter Fall 2025 Update

After taking July and August off, the Linn-Benton Chapter gathered on September 10 at the home of Debbie Prouty. Those in attendance enjoyed a delicious garden-grown meal! Over the summer, Herdsmanship Awards were presented to 4-H and FFA chapters at the Benton and...

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