Mary Holzapfel was the founder and first president of Oregon Women for Agriculture. The below article appeared in the Albany Democrat Herald October 7, 2014. Frugal — with flair — across a lifetime By Theresa Novak When grass seed farmer Ralph Holzapfel married extension agent Mary Lucy from Minot, North Dakota, he asked her how…
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American Agri-Women recently sent out this update- We’re sharing news regarding the latest issue with the Clean Water Act and the EPA — and offer a chance for you to get involved and submit comments. The latest issue is related to the definition of the scope of “waters of the US.” The comment period is open until July 21. …
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Dear Oregon Women for Agriculture Members, Thank you so much for honoring me as the recipient of the “2014 Service to Agriculture Award” at your annual meeting. It was especially sweet that Marie Bowers Stagg presented me with the award. Marie is a long-time friend of Oregonians for Food and Shelter (OFS) who worked for…
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Oregon Women for Agriculture invite you to join them at Ag Fest, April 26 – 27, 2014. Saturday from 8:30 am – 5 pm; and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm. Held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Ages 12 and Under are FREE; Adults are $9. each, and Parking is Free! Oregon…
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Plan to attend the 2014 OWA State Convention at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton. It’s time to make your room reservation for the $99 rate (plus tax). January 21 is the deadline for our room block. Call 800-966-6490 and use our password “Ag Women” when making your reservation. The early registration rate of $95…
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OWA Annual convention will be held February 20—22nd! It’s a time of year for us to learn, lead, and have a little fun! This year I am offering a scholarship to each chapter to send one new member or one member who hasn’t been to convention before. The scholarship is for registration only. Please submit…
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