The Banks chapter of the National FFA Organization will be the beneficiary of a fundraiser spearheaded by 9-year-old Colton Joe Bernards on September 7.
Agriculture
Public Coast Farm opens Wednesday after hot weather delay
After the heat wave delayed the opening of the Public Coast Farmstand, the Buxton farm will open the blueberry fields Wednesday for U-pick and host more robust weekend events throughout the summer season.
Bird flu detected in cows in several states but not Oregon
Bird flu has been confirmed in cows in Texas, Kansas, Michigan and Idaho, but not Oregon.
Backyard burn season opens Friday
For residents in the Banks Fire District and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue district, backyard burning opens Friday, March 1. The season will last through June 15, barring any emergency burn bans and daily closures due to low air quality.
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event
The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosted virtually by a Forest Grove civic group Wednesday evening for an overview of the district’s efforts in rural Washington County.
Gov. Kotek makes Roy visit
As part of a county-by-county tour of the state, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek made a visit to Roy on Monday during her Washington County leg, the 33rd portion of the One Oregon Listening Tour.
Public Coast Farm opens for summer season
Public Coast Farm opened for the season earlier this month, the third year the brewery-adjacent farm in Buxton has welcomed visitors to their farmstand.
Open until August 20 every Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., live music will play on those days from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Letter to the editor: Protecting Agricultural Viability in Washington County
Letter to the editor: As Washington County’s population continues to grow, it’s important to protect productive agricultural lands and ensure that farming communities continue to thrive
Oregon, Washington detect first cases of bird flu in backyard flocks
Oregon and Washington officials on Friday confirmed that both states have had their first cases of a highly pathogenic bird flu and about 150 backyard chickens, turkeys and geese were destroyed this week.
Oregon Legislature passes bill mandating overtime pay for farmworkers
Oregon is headed towards becoming the eighth state to mandate overtime pay for farmworkers. The pay bill passed its final legislative hurdle on Thursday and heads to Gov. Kate Brown, who appears ready to sign the new requirement into law. That means an estimated 86,000 farmworkers next year will get[Read More…]
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