Lisa Charpilloz Hanson

The ODA announced this week that seven infrastructure projects will share $2.15 million to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain.

National Pollinator Week wrapped up Sunday, but before it did a pair of West Coast lawmakers introduced legislation aimed at saving one of the most iconic pollinators in the United States.  Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Representative Jimmy Panetta teamed up Friday to introduce the Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act, better known as the MONARCH Act.  The Dem...

Much of the trade conversation now is on tariffs and trade wars, whether that’s with Canada and Mexico, the EU or China.  But once those tariff issues are resolved, is enough being done in D.C. under normal circumstances to promote trade of local farm products overseas.  Lisa Charpill...

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...

It wasn’t done in 2023; It wasn’t addressed in 2024.  The hope is that Congress will take on the issue of crafting an updated Farm Bill within the first couple of months of 2025.  Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Lisa Charpilloz Hanson said the Farm Bill is so important for producers across Oregon, not just for crop insurance, but to address the pressing issues facing the Ag industry.   &

The USDA has awarded a million dollars in grants to 17 small specialty-food businesses across Oregon, in an effort to increase production.  USDA Undersecretary Jenny Moffitt made the announcement  October 22nd in Portland.   “This is the first amount of funding," she noted.  "We announced $420 mill...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and USDA have announced this year’s recipients of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds.  In Oregon, nearly $2 million will fund 11 projects to help boost the competitiveness of the state’s fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, and other specialty crops.  Winners include:  ...