Alexis Taylor

While the coronavirus pandemic continues across the U.S. and across the world, many in the agriculture industry are already looking at lessons that can be taken from 2020, and the impact it will have on the Ag industry moving forward. Alexis Taylor, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, said they are currently looking at how marketing efforts will evolve and change in a post-COVID-19

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Health Authority are seeking applicants for the public member position on the Oregon Pesticide Analytical Response Center Board. Both will jointly appoint the person selected to fill the position ...

Last month, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced an emergency program designed to keep farm workers safe during the height of harvest. Now, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has announced funds to help producers pay for those coronavirus changes ...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants to fill 70 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions.  Commissioners work as public officials and serve a two- to four-year terms.   Commi...

As we look ahead to a New Year, it promises to be a busy one for the Oregon agriculture industry.  That according to Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor.  She said while trade remains a concern, that front has improved for Oregon farmer year over year.   “...

Alexis Taylor said while many in the farming community don’t like to brag about their life on the farm, she said the agriculture community must work to connect with those not familiar with farming.  The Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture said it’s especially important with fewer and fewer people connected to farming.   “I grew...

Alexis Taylor said while many in the farming community don’t like to brag about their life on the farm, she said the agriculture community must work to connect with those not familiar with farming.  The Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture said it’s especially important with fewer and fewer people connected to farming.   “I grew up ...

While challenges remain because of the trade environment, Alexis Taylor says the Oregon Ag economy is in very good shape.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture director said while much of the trade focus has been on an updated agreement with China, as well as ratification of USMCA, she says other markets, such as Japan and smaller destinations remain critical.  ...

The state of Oregon saw an increase this year in the amount of money awarded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  The state was awarded nearly $1.9 million this year, up from the $1.7 million a year earlier.  Oregon ranks 7th in the nation when it comes to specialty crop production.   ...