News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
State regulators have voluntarily withdrawn a permit for an industrial-scale chicken farm near Scio and have until Oct. 31 to either modify, reinstate or permanently rescind the permit. On April 19, the Oregon Department of […]
A lawsuit attempting to block a permit for a local industrial-scale chicken farm is proceeding to trial in May after surviving a second attempt by state regulators to have the case thrown out. On April […]
A lawsuit challenging a state permit for a local industrial chicken farm is proceeding to trial after regulators attempted to have the case thrown out as meritless. On Nov. 16, the court set Feb. 5, […]
In September of last year, local community activists as well as commercial farmers concluded their service on a state workgroup to consider regulations on industrial-scale agriculture. On Sept. 27 of this year, a signing ceremony […]
Local activists are claiming a victory after the properties for two proposed industrial-scale chicken ranches were put up for sale. Real estate listings for Hiday Ranch, near Aumsville, and Evergreen Ranch, near Scio, were posted […]
Local activists hope to keep the momentum they gained after recent passage of a farm reform bill, and are both celebrating their achievements and taking their next steps. Farmers Against Foster Farms (FAFF) is hosting […]
Two bills in the Oregon legislature would rein in industrial-scale livestock farms after lawmakers responded to concerns over local Foster Farms chicken ranches. House Bill 2667 would impose a moratorium on new and renewed permits […]
The owner of a proposed chicken ranch near Scio and an activist lobbying to block the farm testified before a state senate committee recently as the ranch crosses regulatory hurdles toward completion. Eric Simon, owner […]
Community organizers pushing against industrial chicken farms have called on Gov. Kate Brown to issue a moratorium on such developments until the state can craft legislation addressing the environmental hazards they pose. Farmers Against Foster […]
By Stephen Floyd 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 government transparency. Farmers Against Foster Farms […]
