CORVALLIS, Ore. — They are popular destinations for hiking, bird watching, even hunting. But one thing that’s not allowed at three national wildlife refuges in the Willamette Valley: jogging. It’s an old rule, but new signs at William L. Finley, Ankeny, and Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge are reminding visitors about it. “Jogging has not … Continue reading »
Canola Allowed in Willamette Valley
CORVALLIS, Ore. — New rules passed down by the Oregon Department of Agriculture Thursday have many Oregon farmers fearful of the future of organic seed farming. The ODA is allowing canola seed production in the Willamette Valley despite concerns from organic seed farmers about cross contamination. The Willamette Valley has been an exclusion zone for … Continue reading »
