Farmers and Friends of North Unit Irrigation Dist by Jeff Co Farm Bureau

11/08/2025

07/31/2024

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Path to Progress: Water Conservation through Canal Piping

We're making strides in the Deschutes Basin! With the help of many partners, irrigation districts are piping main canals and large sub-laterals, conserving +229.2 cfs of water. This initiative reduces leakage, improves distribution efficiency, and enhances instream flow. Together, we're building a more sustainable future!

07/12/2024

06/30/2024

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Drought is threatening farming in Central Oregon. Listen to Jefferson County farmers, ranchers, and their stewardship partners explain the challenges they a...

06/11/2024

$2,400 of groceries and four farm educational books for the children’s library at the Central Oregon Ronald McDonald House from the Oregon Farm Bureau Ag Ed Committee from the following donations: Gary Harris/Harris Farms, Crook-Wheeler CFB, Jefferson CFB, Deschutes CFB, Wasco CFB, Josephine CFB, Linn CFB, Marion CFB, Multnomah CFB, WAC $200 from Convention Auction Income and discount from Erickson’s Thriftway of Madras. This event is the largest direct food donation to the Central Oregon Bend Ronald McDonald House.

Shoppers: Sherrill Alley/Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Nancy Klatt/Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Mae Huston/Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Mickey Killingsworth/Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Roberta Valladao/Deschutes County Farm Bureau accompanied by her grandchildren Autumn and John Campbell.

04/26/2024

In February, Pacific Power proposed double-digit rate hikes that would begin next year. Now, the Oregon Public Utility Commission wants to hear what the public thinks about the proposal. According