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Time to Update Crop ID Signs
Spring Has Arrived! It’s time to put up new or updated crop identification signs. The sign project was started many years ago and the abbreviated guide lines are: They are available to OWA members They should be placed along well traveled roads They are the...
Springtime at Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom
Happy Spring, everyone! As we enter this new season, the staff at Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom looks forward to longer days, more sunshine, and, of course, engaging students in our annual Literacy Project. This year, the team – with the help of over 50...
Public Relations Chair Appointed
Oregon Women for Agriculture OWA is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Tyhuis as the new chair of the Public Relations Committee. A dedicated advocate for agriculture, Gina is a farmer based in Echo, Oregon. She has been involved in organizing educational...
Central Oregon Chapter Spring Update 2025
In February our chapter had a booth at the Jefferson County Farm Show. We gained two new members and are excited to have our chapter grow. We are looking forward to hosting the State OWA meeting on March 21st. This coincides with the State FFA Convention in Redmond....
Eastern Oregon Chapter Spring 2025 Update
The Eastern Oregon Chapter has been very busy working on the upcoming annual auction! We are tackling decorations, adding in a photo booth and a new wine & spirits raffle, along with getting donations & sponsorships. We have updated our scholarship for this...
Lane Chapter Spring 2025 Update
Hello from Lane County! We are well into the 1st quarter of the year and ready for some spring weather! In Q1 we had multiple members attend the 2025 State convention. We had a great time getting to catch up with other chapter members and attending the dinner, getting...
Polk Chapter Spring 2025 Update
We started the year with our first meeting on January 13th. Jade Davidson, with Ag in the Classroom, was one of two guest speakers. She gave us an update on the program and insight into how our chapter could partner with them for future projects. Lena Calef with...
Yamhill Chapter Update Spring 2025
Happy spring from Yamhill County. We have been attending to the usual chapter business that the New Year brings, completing our 2025 officer nominations and elections and annual budgeting at our January and February meetings. We renewed our 2024 slate of officers for...
Linn-Benton Update Spring 2025
The Linn Benton Chapter kicked off the year with productive discussions, including budget approval, investment decisions, and officer elections. We’re pleased to announce that Amorita Wirth is serving a two-year term as treasurer, and Debbie Burns will continue for...
What is one of America’s most versatile crops?
The United States produces about one-third of the world’s corn, making it a cornerstone of global agriculture. Corn is a versatile crop used in various products, from food to biofuels. Its importance to the economy and food security cannot be overstated, as it...