Oregon Rural Action News
New York Times: Obama's Secretary of Food?
Nicholas D. Kristof writes an Op Ed for the New York Times calling for a reevaluation of the Department of Agriculture and for President-Elect Obama to appoint a "Secretary of Food."
ILSR: Most States Can Be Energy Independent
A new report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) suggests that at least half of the fifty states could achieve energy self-sufficiency with the help of locally-focused federal energy policy.
East Oregonian: Rural Action kicks off new chapter
Recycling, renewable energy, locally grown food among concerns
Ag Weekly: Obama outlines views on agriculture
A look at President-Elect Barack Obama's views on agriculture as stated during the presidential campaign.
New York Times: Farmer in Chief
Michael Pollan writes in the New York Times about the need for our new President to give careful consideration to a sustainable agricultural policy.
Oregon ranked 2nd on State Energy Efficiency Scorecard!
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ranks Oregon 2nd in the nation on its 2008 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Capital Press: 'Big Look' seeks ideas
The Oregon Big Look Task Force review could result in rewrite of Oregon land-use laws.
Michael Pollan for Mother Jones: No Bar Code
Michael Pollan writes for Mother Jones about how he found Joel Salatin and his "beyond organic" farm, Polyface, Inc.
Wall Street Journal: Have Knife, Will Travel: A Slaughterhouse on Wheels
How a group of Washington farmers decided that instead of hauling their animals to a slaughterhouse over 150 miles away, they would bring it to them.
Capital Press: State meat checks mulled
A survey finds interest among smaller processors for a state meat inspection program.
Grass Farmer Joel Salatin: A Slow Food Special Presentation - by Layla Azimi
Anyone who has had the pleasure of reading Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma is familiar with Joel Salatin, a self-described “grass farmer” and owner of Polyface Farm in Virginia. He is also the guest speaker at Oregon Rural Action's annual meeting October 4th!
Rick North, Project Director for Campaign For Safe Food: Elanco Buys rBGH from Monsanto
A letter from Rick North, Project Director for the Physicians for Social Responsibility's Campaign for Safe Food regarding bovine growth hormone.
La Grande Observer: Load of green topics aboard La Grande-bound bus
The Homegrown Prosperity Renewable Energy Tour Bus is coming to La Grande!
Baker City Herald: Group promoting renewable energy plans stop in Baker City
The Homegrown Prosperity Renewable Energy Tour is coming to Baker City!
Public News Service: Bus Tour Touts “Homegrown” Food, Fuel for Rural OR
A preview of the Homegrown Prosperity Renewable Energy Tour.
AP Article: Walden's proposal to drill offshore to pay for timber program
Oregon Rep. Greg Walden has an idea he thinks will allow the government to continue a program that makes payments to rural counties hurt by federal cutbacks in logging: drill for oil off America's coasts.
The Oregonian: Oregon's locally grown faces financial challenges
Transit costs are forcing Northwest growers to pursue shipping efficiencies.
New York Times Editorial: Flush With Energy
Thomas Friedman writes about Denmark and its transition to clean, renewable energy.
