...about water quality and conservation.

In Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, Umatilla & Morrow counties, ranchers have been working to improve water quality and environmental stability for the benefit of wildlife, livestock and the health of the land. Some successes in the last 10 years:

·         357 off channel watering sites developed

·         45 push up dams removed or replaced with fish friendly diversions

·         118 miles of riparian fence installed

·         9,512 acres of invasive juniper removed

During the period 2008-2011, ranchers nationwide worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services to improve water quality – specifically excessive nutrients and organics in surface water and stream bank erosion – on over 880,000 acres.   

...about Oregon's Economy.

Agriculture and related economic activity accounts for over 12 percent of Oregon's economy. Agricultural products lead all Oregon exports by volume and rank second by value; and agriculture creates more than 234,000 jobs in the state. The beef industry is one of the top 3 commodities for our state – we are a part of Oregon's economic recovery and proud of it. 

 (Source: Oregon Ag Report)

The cattle industry in Oregon alone contributes over $700 million to the state’s economy. Those dollars turn over multiple times in Oregon’s communities – equaling billions of dollars in yearly economic activity in our state, our citizens and our communities.

 (Source: 2010 Oregon County and State Agricultural Estimates - OSU Extension, Feb. 2011)

For more information on conservation and sustainability work on Oregon’s rangeland, please visit our website at: www.orcattle.com.