Farm Groups Urge Congress to Move Quickly on 2026 Farm Bill
As the growing season approaches, farmers are feeling the pressure. Congress needs to act fast on a new Farm Bill to keep things steady.
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ODA Looking To Fill Commodity Commission Openings
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking to fill 72 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. Commissioners are appointed by ODA Director Lisa Charpilloz Hanson. Once selected...
ODA Seeking To Fill A Variety Of Commission Seats
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.
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Idea Of Oregon Hemp Commission Goes Up In Smoke
A proposal for an Oregon Hemp Commission has died in a Legislative committee. The proposal for a commission to raise research funds for Oregon’s hemp industry failed to pass the Joint Ways and Means Committee in June. The committee approves budget measures in each legislative session; a similar proposal was rejected by the committee two years ago.
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Oregon Commissions Looking for Volunteers
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has 63 positions on 23 ag and fishing commissions that they are hoping to fill this summer.
Some of the commissions looking for help are involved with beef, blueberries, hops, potato and cherries.
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