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Farmworkers are the backbone of society. They literally produce the means to our survival. Yet, despite their vital role, their work is undervalued and overlooked. “27% of [Oregon] Farmworkers are in poverty,” stated a 2022 Oregon Human Development Corporation report. “They suffer rates much highe
Mid-Columbia River Gorge (April 18, 2024) - More than 1,000 people at risk of eviction did not lose their housing last year with help from community partners, according to the