OR: Rural/Farming
Summer food benefits for kids amplified through Double Up produce program
Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to …
Programa "Double Up" amplía beneficios alimentarios para niños en Verano
Oregon participa en un programa federal de prestaciones alimentarias para niños llamado Summer EBT. Los dólares del programa llegará…
Pollution concerns prompt OR county to limit large-scale farms
An Oregon county has enacted new restrictions on large-scale agriculture operations. Linn County commissioners approved a one-mile setback rule from …
Hunger Action Month: Farm Bill offers chance to support, expand SNAP
Hunger Action Month is coming to a close, but one major action for ensuring people are fed remains on the horizon. The largest federal food-…
Proyecto de Ley de agrícola ofrece oportunidad para apoyar y ampliar SNAP
El Mes de Acción contra el Hambre está llegando a su fin, pero aún queda en el horizonte una acción importante para garantizar …
Week Spotlights Community Health Centers Removing Barriers to Care
Events across the country are marking this as National Health Center Week, including in Oregon. Community health centers provide affordable health …
How to Eat Healthy, Even as Food Prices Rise
Higher food costs are a concern for many Oregonians, but one local health expert said people can still manage to eat healthy. Chelsea Warren…
Proposed Plan Protects 400,000 Acres in Southeastern OR
A newly released management plan for the Owyhee landscape in Oregon will bring greater protections for more than 400,000 acres of public land…
With Secession Votes, Rural OR Counties Signal Lack of Respect
A dozen rural Oregon counties have voted to leave the state over the past three years. It's a signal that large parts of the state don't feel like …
OR Food Aid Expansion Bill Could Benefit Rural Immigrant Communities
Rural immigrant communities could benefit greatly from legislation known as Food for All Oregonians, anti-hunger groups say. Senate Bill 610 would …
Hardening Homes Could Be More Effective Defense Against Wildfires
Wildfires are a growing threat in the Northwest and a lot of money is spent on fire suppression. But a less costly approach could be to make homes …
State Agency Budget Cut Proposal Could Hit Rural OR Hardest
Under a proposal in the Legislature, Oregon's service agencies could see spending cuts, which could hit hardest in rural areas. Under the Committee …
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