Facing a myriad of challenges, some agricultural producers have turned to solar energy as a lifeline. While opponents argue solar development poses a threat to agriculture, others are demonstrating how these two industries can be not only compatible, but symbiotic.
If the goal of REAL Oregon is to grow leaders in agriculture and natural resources, then it only makes sense a tour of the Capitol would be next on the agenda for our February session in Salem. Whether it is farming and ranching in Klamath Falls, logging in Roseburg, or commercial fishing in Newport, the issues affecting each industry eventually make their way here, where decisions have a lasting impact on producers and rural communities.
Pac/West Lobby Group is pleased to announce the addition of winter intern James Moffitt to the lobby team, continuing the firm’s commitment to help develop the next generation of business leaders.
Computer Science is one of two career and technical education (CTE) programs offered under the Arts, Information, and Communications pathway in Hermiston. The other is Art & Design, which includes both traditional drawing and painting along with digital design and media production.
Anyone who knows me knows I love seafood. That’s one of the many reasons I love living in Oregon — getting to enjoy fish, crab, shrimp, and oysters harvested right here along the coast. So, when I saw that REAL Oregon would be visiting Local Ocean for lunch during our January session in Newport, I was ecstatic.
Timber and forestry were the focus of my second session with REAL Oregon in Roseburg (the “Timber Capital of the Nation,” as proudly displayed on the city seal).
REAL Oregon — “Resource Education & Agricultural Leadership Program” — kicked off Class 8 Nov. 11-14. The program strives to develop leadership skills through the lens of agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management across the state.
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