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Purpose:
"The Oregon Wheat Commission and
the OWGL will cooperate to enhance the
profitability of Oregon wheat growers by
communicating with and educating ourselves
and the public, assuring markets, and
conducting and stimulating research. We will
be politically pro-active and work to
strengthen our
organizations." January
1993
Brief
History: When formed in February 1926,
OWGL was the first commodity organization
for wheat in the US. Now, some 70
years after Oregon wheat producers first came together to work for the common
interest, OWGL remains hard at work
promoting wheat interests and providing a
means for wheat growers to work together.
Projects:
Scheduled spring meeting to discuss any
changes, problems, opportunities, or events
that may influence the welfare of wheat
producers. Scheduled fall meeting for same
and election of officers. Special meeting
called during the year for issues or
education.
Meeting
Frequency: Selected locations within
the county.
Contact
Person and Telephone #:
Judy
Rhea, 422-7445
Chris
Rauch 989-8407
Other
Helpful Information: OWGL selects a
conservation farm in Morrow County and also
hosts a conservation tour of the selected
farm. We monitor Salem and Washington, DC,
continually to the betterment of agriculture
and farmers. We support wheat research
and breeding, export marketing, farm safety,
education about the industry, and conservation.
We monitor ag chemicals, crop insurance,
national farm programs, taxation, water, and
transportation. OWGL members receive
reduced rates at selected Red Lion, Quality
Inn and Phoenix Inn hotels/motels; reduced
rates as new AAA members; a weekly
newsletter and market update, monthly Oregon
Wheat magazine, access to discounted
premiums on workers' compensation insurance
through SAIF and group rates for Internet
Access.
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