Legal Matters
Shopliftings may yield prison time An Aumsville woman is looking at potential prison time after multiple violations of her probation including the alleged shoplifting of thousands of dollars in produc… Access the full article with […]
Farm bill amended to expand controls
State lawmakers have amended a bill on industrial-scale agriculture, adding new provisions that would overhaul regulations for large livestock farms if the bill succeeds. On May 23, the Senate Rules C… Access the full article […]
Update: Chickens – Moratorium discussed
State lawmakers planned to meet and discuss current limits on large-scale agriculture amid broader talks to rein-in the industry. An informational meeting was scheduled for Feb. 28 (after Our Town dea… Access the full article […]
Waste watch – Past animal operation downfall informs policy pathway
A now-defunct megadairy near Hermiston could impact the way local industrial-scale farms are permitted by the state after a regulatory loophole resulted in the accumulation of millions of gallons of a… Access the full article […]
Just say ‘no’ – Aumsville writes governor, joins opposition to chicken ranches
The City of Aumsville has added its voice to those opposing large-scale chicken ranches in the region as state lawmakers take up the matter for possible legislation next year. During the June 13 meeti… Access […]
Ruffled feathers – Residents organize against industrial-sized chicken farms
Three large-scale poultry ranches have prompted concern from residents in rural Marion and Linn counties, who are advocating for stronger regulations on industrialized agriculture and broader governme… Access the full article with a digital subscription […]
Chicken fit? Two Foster Farms facilities proposed
A proposed chicken operation just outside of Scio has been met with mixed feelings from local residents. Information posted about a building permit filed by Eric Simon, president of Ideal Ag Supply LL… Access the […]