'It feeds our soul': Lifelong friends and 'Farmerettes' grow 13 tons of produce for food pantries

Lifelong friends known as the "Farmerettes" have successfully grown 13 tons of produce to support local food pantries, illustrating the impact of community gardening initiatives. Their efforts aim to inspire others with small growing spaces to contribute surplus produce, addressing food insecurity in the region.

Small Oregon dairy farms do not have to follow the same stringent waste rules as larger farms, state rules

Small dairy farms in Oregon are exempt from stringent waste regulations that larger facilities must adhere to, as determined by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. This decision alleviates the financial burden on smaller operations, which previously faced high costs for waste treatment systems. The change reflects a significant shift in how dairy farming regulations are applied across different farm sizes.