Jeff Stone

OT Expected To Be A Top Priority In Oregon Legislative Session
OT Expected To Be A Top Priority In Oregon Legislative Session
The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session gets underway next week in Salem.  And while the priorities for the farming community vary quite a bit, there will be several key issues discussed; water, regulation and overtime.  For Jeff Stone Executive Director for the Oregon Nurseries Association, overtime will be one of, if not the top issues.   “What we'r...
Addressing Oregon’s Aging Work Force Will Not Be Easy
Addressing Oregon’s Aging Work Force Will Not Be Easy
Much like the national figures, Oregon’s workforce is aging.  In fact, 33% of workers in the agriculture, forestry, fishing industries in the Beaver State are 55 years of age or older.  In addition, Oregon is one of the oldest states in the nation, with the median resident about 17 months older, than the average American.  One sector that’s feeli...