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The Capital-Press' Eric Mortenson reports on 1000 Friends' new report, Great & Growing: People and Jobs in Oregon's Agri-Cluster.
Agriculture is Oregon’s second-largest industry, and one in eight Oregonians work on farms or ranches or in businesses linked to them. The processing, shipping and distribution plants, joined by equipment dealers, supply stores, restaurants and food service companies, churn $5.48 billion worth of farm and ranch products into $22 billion in goods and...
Throughout the year, we'll be featuring stops on our Land Use Trail. Today, December 4: The Columbia River Gorge, home to dozens of waterfalls, several unique communities, and one of Oregon’s most special land use balances.
About: The nation’s first National Scenic Area, the Columbia River Gorge...
Food manufacturing is a key part of Oregon's agri-cluster, as our new report shows. Freshly released statistics from the Oregon Employment Department further demonstrate just how important, and stable, food manufacturing is for Oregon.
The most important characteristic of Oregon's food manufacturing is its stability. As OED Regional Economist Pat O'Connor writes in the December 2013 issue of Oregon Labor Trends, this stability holds even in turbulent economic times:
From 2007 to...
As Oregonians set their Thanksgiving tables, many will be enjoying grains, vegetables, cranberries, and wine grown right here in Oregon. But the farming industry means much more to Oregon than delicious local food. It is an economic engine for the whole state, supporting over two hundred thousand jobs statewide.
Throughout the year, we'll be featuring stops on our Land Use Trail. Today, November 20: Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States and an icon of Oregon.
About: There is perhaps no more iconic Oregon place than Klamath County's Crater Lake. Known for its clear, blue water in a deep bowl formed about 7,700 years ago through the collapse of Mount...
Just after being named Wine Region of the Year by Snooth, Oregon's wine industry has set a new milestone: $300 million in annual sales for the first time ever.
Today, November 14, is a great day to support 1000 Friends through Willamette Week's Give!Guide. By standing with us for a healthy, productive Oregon, you'll receive a whole bunch of great rewards--including the opportunity to win an especially big one!
All donors who give more than $10 through Give!Guide get great treats like free tacos, ice cream, and coffee from some of Portland's...
Throughout the year, we'll be featuring stops on our Land Use Trail. Today, November 12: Astoria, a city with deep history and a bright future.
About: Astoria is located in the most northern tip of the coast, near the mouth of the Columbia River. A popular filming location, Astoria’s coastal small town charm can make a person feel right at home. Local...
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