Articles written by Alejandro Figueroa

Alejandro Figueroa|Updated Jul 30, 2024

Oregon farmers raising sheep, chicken, or cows will soon have to comply with new state rules. Environmental groups and some small farm advocates say the changes bring much-needed clarification on who qualifies for a permit usually reserved for large, commercial-scale livestock farms, while some agriculture trade groups say the changes put more undue burden on farmers. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is wrapping up a process that began after some farm and environmental groups lobbied state legislators for more regulatory... Full story