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Building strong communities by organizing citizens to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region's land, air and water.

There are compelling arguments on both sides of the debate over the Waxman-Markey climate change bill, and we want to know what you think.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE AMERICAN CLEAN ENERGY AND SECURITY ACT?

On June 26, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) - also known as the climate bill or the Waxman-Markey bill, after its sponsors. Some organizations have heralded this legislation as an historic move to address climate change and build the green economy, calling it a pragmatic solution. Others have voiced serious concern that the bill has been compromised and so watered down that it will actually set back progress on climate change and a green energy economy.

There are compelling arguments on both sides, and as the bill goes on to the Senate we want to know what you think >>

NEW FARMERS' MARKET SECTION

In order to better unite Oregon Rural Action's work to promote local foods and agricultural and economic sustainability in the region with the local farmers and merchants who help to make farmers' markets such vibrant community events, we have developed a new section of our website (thanks to the hard work of volunteers). The new Farmers' Markets section is a home for information on Northeast Oregon's farmers' markets. So far you'll find articles on buying locally, information on the La Grande Farmers' Market, and a link to the Pendleton Farmers' Market. We hope to expand our scope over time, and other regional markets are invited to contact us if they would like to utilize this space in order to further develop their own web presence.

With the first of the season's crops soon to appear at the opening days of regional markets, this is a perfect time to start thinking again about all the great produce and fun to be found at the farmers' markets.

Take a peak at our new farmers' markets section >>

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