The Melt Down: Grilled Cheese Event Goes Bigger Than Ever
It’s a dream come true for fans of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, and it’s bigger and better than ever in 2020.
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Generations Deep: Oregon Supports Dairy Diversity
Dairy in Oregon began back in the 1800s, and there are more than 200 dairy farms of all different types and sizes in the state today. While many of the farms have changed and evolved over the years, most have been in the same families for several generations. These are some of their stories about where they came from and
Read moreEvery Day is Earth Day for Dairy Farmers
Earth Day may be celebrated each year in late April, but for Oregon dairy farmers every day is Earth Day on the farm. Most dairy farm families live and work where they farm. Each day they walk out their back door to take good care of their animals and land. It’s a responsibility they take seriously, and they’re proud of
Read moreSeven Things You Should Know About Large Dairies
Oregon has 228 family dairy farms, ranging from fewer than 100 cows being milked each day to more than 30,000. Regardless of the size of the farm, there are certain values, standards and management practices that every Oregon dairy farmer has in common. Farm size does not determine farm quality. It’s a misperception that larger farms are somehow not as
Read moreMeet the Miramontes Family: First Generation Oregon Dairy Farmers
In agriculture, farms are typically passed down from generation to generation – and dairy farms are no exception. These days, it’s unusual for a dairy farmer to start their own dairy. But that’s just what Jesús and Emma Miramontes did eight years ago. After spending 27 years caring for other dairy farmers’ cows, Jesús looked at his wife Emma one
Read moreOutstanding in His Field: Noah Miramontes on Dairy Farming and Soccer
What’s black and white and can be found in a field? A Holstein cow or a soccer ball would both be correct answers – and ninth grader Noah Miramontes knows his way around either one. As the son of first generation dairy farmers Jesús and Emma Miramontes, Noah has grown up on his family dairy near Grants Pass, Oregon. In
Read moreCommunity Inspired to Live Stronger, Healthier and Happier
Who doesn’t want to live a stronger, healthier and happier life? All were elements of Judy Barbe’s Eating Well, Being Well workshop in Tillamook on Saturday, March 11. Barbe is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a nationally-known author and speaker, and her appearance was sponsored by the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council. Organized by the Tillamook County Year of Wellness
Read more21st Century Dairy Farm, 21st Century Dairy Farmer
Today’s modern dairy farm is a far cry from what many people envision. Technology plays a very important role in dairy farming — from caring for cows to caring for natural resources. In Oregon, more and more dairy farmers are installing robotic milking systems for their cows. With robotic milking systems, the cows are responsible for their own milking. They
Read moreLouie Kazemier: Dairy Farmer, Humanitarian, Heart of Gold
As a teenager, Louie Kazemier may have never envisioned becoming a dairy farmer as he was decorating wedding cakes, but he has always had a huge heart for helping people. From special needs kids and their families at Camp Attitude in Oregon to farmers in Uganda, Louie and his family continually give of their time and talents. “The whole experience
Read moreOregon’s Josi Family Featured by National Organization
One of Oregon’s 228 dairy farm families, Derrick and Kaycee Josi of Wilsonview Dairy in Tillamook, was recently featured by the National Milk Producers Federation on their website and email newsletter. As a fourth-generation farmer, Derrick is a member of Tillamook County Creamery Association and operates the dairy alongside his parents. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), established in 1916
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