http://oregonrural.org daily 1 2008-06-16T21:37:36Z http://oregonrural.org/news/ora-is-hiring 12-19-11 Oregon Rural Action seeks an Administrative Assistant and organizer in Union County as well as organizer(s) in Baker or Malheur counties. Two internships are also available in La Grande. Deadline to apply is January 8th, 2011. No publisher nella 2012-01-05T19:06:05Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/kick-up-your-heels-at-a-barn-dance-fundraiser On Saturday, July 16th Oregon Rural Action is hosting their inaugural summer Barn Dance. The event will feature a chili feed, live dessert auction, and three area bands: Dirtface Daredevils, Homemade Jam, and J.D. Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys. Beer from Mt Emily Ale House as well as a variety of wines will also be available to purchase. No publisher shaun 2011-07-16T19:14:40Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/growing-local-food-business-in-eastern-oregon This summer a new project is bringing together local producers, organizations and others to continue building our local food and agricultural system. Oregon Rural Action was recently awarded a $24,000 grant from the Meyer Memorial Trust for a Growing Local Food Business Initiative. No publisher shaun 2011-06-14T19:33:59Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/open-house-inspires-folks-to-go-solar-energy-efficient The 2011 Eastern Oregon Solar Fair features a Green & Solar Home Open House to connect people interested in improving energy use in their homes with real systems in action. No publisher nella 2011-06-16T23:25:16Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/fair-will-connect-homeowners-professionals-on-solar-green-building Attention green + solar vendors, contractors, professionals and organizations: Join Oregon Rural Action for the Eastern Oregon Solar Fair June 18, 2011! No publisher nella 2011-06-07T20:58:37Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/call-for-producers-for-the-2011-northeast-oregon-food-and-farm-directory Oregon Rural Action is currently updating the Northeast Oregon Food and Farm Directory and producers are invited to submit their information for listing. The Directory is a great avenue for direct market farmers and ranchers in Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties to reach local customers. Submissions are due by May 1st. No publisher shaun 2011-04-21T21:25:34Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/oregon-rural-action-scrap-metal-fundraiser Clear out your metallic junk and support ORA financially! No publisher nella 2011-03-01T00:30:28Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/sowing-territorial-seeds-of-change This year ORA is participating in Territorial Seeds' generous fundraiser program. When you order Territorial Seeds seeds through ORA, you also financially support the organization. You pay the regular Territorial price for seeds and ORA gets $0.45 for every $1.00 of your order! Territorial Seeds is a family-owned seed business out of Cottage Grove, OR and sells the highest quality seed. No publisher nella 2011-03-14T00:54:40Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/members-supporters-make-it-happen This past holiday season saw an outpouring of support from Oregon Rural Action members and community supporters. Thanks to everyone who donated, upgraded their memberships, or joined in the last days of 2010 and first days of 2011, we surpassed our goal of raising $5,000. In fact the grand total came in at $6252! No publisher shaun 2011-04-12T22:16:08Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/a-note-from-the-interim-executive-director Dear members and friends: The next eight months are a time of exciting transition for Oregon Rural Action. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and outline some of the challenges and opportunities we will be facing together. No publisher shaun 2011-01-26T22:51:46Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/update-on-organizational-structure Our fantastic members, staff and board have created a strong enough organization to make it through in lean times. While we have had to make some adjustments we are testament that building wealth sustains us even when the economy is bad. No publisher andrea 2010-12-24T20:56:32Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/accepting-applications-for-part-time-development-director If you have a proven track record and enjoy fundraising for a great organization, Oregon Rural Action has an opportunity for you! DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications now due by February 18. No publisher andrea 2011-02-16T18:58:20Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/senate-passes-historic-food-safety-bill Members of Oregon Rural Action and the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), both grassroots community organizations, are heralding the inclusion of an amendment brought forward by Sen. Jon Tester (MT) and Sen. Kay Hagan (NC) in S. 510, the food safety bill passed by the Senate today. For the better part of two years Oregon Rural Action members – who are themselves small farmers, ranchers, business owners, local food enthusiasts, and other community members – have been calling for food safety legislation that is sensitive to the needs of small farms. No publisher shaun 2010-12-01T03:26:09Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/upcoming-farm-to-school-workshop-highlights-local-successes Farm to School Programs are growing in popularity around the country. These programs serve to improve student health and support local agriculture by connecting students with the food they eat. To highlight the successes and challenges of the local Powder Valley Farm to School Program, Oregon Rural Action is sponsoring a workshop on October 29th at Powder Valley School. No publisher shaun 2010-10-25T18:18:44Z News Item http://oregonrural.org/news/on-the-importance-of-local-economies-1 We're excited to share that the La Grande Observer ran a great article about our annual meeting on the front page of the Business/Ag Life section. No publisher shaun 2010-10-25T19:42:09Z News Item