Tag Archives: Food Producers/Processors

Russell’s Custom meats receives ODA grant

A Grant County meat processor is one of 14 businesses in the state to receive a grant from the Oregon Department of Agriculture with the aim of increasing meat processing capacity statewide, with an emphasis on livestock raised in Oregon. Funds for the Oregon Meat Processing Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant were allocated by the Oregon […]
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Oregon food manufacturing jobs held steady as pay and establishments grew

Sandwiched between agricultural producers and food wholesalers and retailers is the key economic sector of food manufacturing, which adds great value to all sorts of raw ingredients en route to consumer mouths. Given Oregon’s diverse abundance of farms, orchards, ranches, fisheries and even foraged foods like wild mushrooms, it’s no surprise that it has a […]
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Oregon provides funding boost to local meat processors to strengthen food supply

The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced what it’s calling a “substantial investment” of $8.2 million for local meat producers. Oregon agriculture officials say the investments will give ranchers more options, and keep more Oregon-raised meat local. Source: Oregon provides funding boost to local meat processors to strengthen food supply – OPB

Oregon gives $8.6 million to expand meat processing

The Oregon Department of Agriculture on May 22 announced $8.6 million in grants to expand meat processing in Oregon. The funding, allocated by the Oregon Legislature, went to 14 businesses that will either fall under federal inspection or the new state inspection program. Source: Oregon gives $8.6 million to expand meat processing | Livestock | […]
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ODA awards $8.6 million to expand meat processing

The state of Oregon has agreed to make a substantial investment in the meat-processing sector, and that could benefit ranchers in Northeastern Oregon, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday, May 22. A total of 14 Oregon-based meat-processing businesses — including Hines Meat in La Grande — have been awarded funding from the $8.6 million […]
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Editorial: OSHA lets the fox into the henhouse

The fox is in the henhouse, and farmers, ranchers and processors have the federal government to thank. Over the objections of business groups, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a regulation allowing union representatives and other third parties to join federal inspectors on “walkaround” visits to job sites beginning on May 31. Source: […]
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Artificial intelligence to impose data demands on farmers

As food companies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to make decisions, farmers may have to get with the program or risk losing customers, experts say. Major processors are already turning to “machine learning” to guide certain tasks and experts say more will embrace AI strategies when the costs decline. Source: Artificial intelligence to impose data […]
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Hillsboro butcher shop gets federal funding to expand meat processing – OPB’s Think Out Loud

The Meating Place is a butcher shop and cafe located in Hillsboro. It recently received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand its meat processing capabilities. In 2022, the shop received a grant from the Oregon Department of Agriculture as part of a state meat inspection program. Processing meat in Oregon […]
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The Meating Place to expand operations, hire staff with $250K federal grant

Hillsboro’s local butcher shop is beefing up operations with an investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on Thursday, March 28. The Meating Place, located at 6585 N.W. Cornelius Pass Road, will receive $250,000 to expand operations thanks to USDA’s Meat Capacity Grant Program. Aimed to support […]
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Indoor farms are energy hogs, a test for their climate credentials 

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. Amid drought and record heat, high-tech greenhouses and vertical farms boast of being a more climate-friendly way […]
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