Marion County Farm Bureau

06/05/2026

🎡 Member Meet-Up at the County Fair 🎡Sponsored by Valley Ag

Celebrate Ag Day at the Marion County Fair with us! Take a break from the summer sun and join fellow Marion County Farm Bureau members for cold drinks, snacks, and great conversation at The Woods before heading over to the Jr. Livestock Auction and Saturday night’s Main Stage concerts featuring Justin Lawrence and Casey Donahew.

📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ Open 4–7 PM — drop by anytime!
📍 The Woods at the Marion County Fair (Oregon State Fairgrounds)

This event is FREE for Marion County Farm Bureau members and their families, but registration is required.

Register online: marioncofarm.com/events/

05/28/2026

📢 Last call! AgWest New Producer Grant applications close May 31, 2026.

This is a one-time $15,000 grant designed to support new and beginning agricultural producers as they grow their agricultural operation.

You’re eligible if you’re:
✅ A full- or part-time agricultural producer with two years or less of operational experience, or planning to start within two years
✅ Located within AgWest Farm Credit territory
✅ Not a current AgWest lending customer
✅ 18 or older
✅ A U.S. citizen or eligible foreign national or permanent resident (or certain visas)
✅ An individual producer (nonprofits are not eligible)

Learn more and submit by May 31. Link in the comments.

05/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Scott Miller, Mary Petzel, and Roger DeJager Memorial Scholarships for 2026! This year’s recipients are an outstanding group of students with bright futures ahead in agriculture, business, healthcare, engineering, and beyond.

Roger DeJager Recipient: James Barnett

Scott Miller Recipients: Mikayla Davidson, Jake Laube, Trevor Redman-Brown, Makayla Rose, Kollin Schumacher

Mary Petzel Recipients: Audrey Brenden, Brandon Metzger, Emily Ruef, Paige Schuster, Chase Stoddard, Grady Wolf

Congratulations! We’re proud to support the next generation of leaders and can’t wait to see the impact they make in their communities and industries.

Read about these amazing students on our website: www.marioncofarm.com/scholarships/

05/19/2026

The Willamette Valley Ag Expo Scholarship deadline is coming up. Share with the students you know!

🎓🌾 Ag Students—Scholarship Alert—Deadline Approaching! 🌾🎓

Are you pursuing a future in agriculture? Don’t miss out on your chance to earn one of multiple scholarships from the Willamette Valley Ag Association!

✅ No FAFSA required
✅ Easy online application
✅ Deadline: May 30!

Apply now at 👉 wvaexpo.com/scholarships/

05/18/2026

It's your last chance to bid on the OAEF Farm Dog Invitational Poorly Drawn Pet Online Auction! Get your bids in and help support a great cause. http://2026oaeffarmdog.charityauction.bid/

Celebrate your pet and support Oregon agriculture education with a poorly drawn pet sketch. Starting May 11 place your bid for Austin, Jason or Mieke. Each winning bidder will receive a framed sketch of your pet at the June 4th OAEF Farm Dog Invitational. See the link in our details.

05/13/2026

Succession Planning Tip from Oregon Agricultural Trust
One of the best places to start when building a succession plan is determining the financial needs of the exiting generation.

Understanding whether retirement needs will require capital to be pulled from the operation helps narrow the options available and sets realistic expectations for both outgoing and incoming owners. Starting with clear financial goals can make the transition smoother for everyone involved.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Klamath - Lake County Farm Bureau President Mieke deJong on her graduation from the American Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Communications Boot Camp!!