Seafood producers, and the working waterfronts they support, are central to the cultural identity, economic vitality, and food security of all Oregonians, and contribute significantly to the seafood supply of the nation. When ...
Rural residents and families, particularly those in agricultural communities, are suffering and have higher rates of depression, substance abuse and completed suicide. (Printable PDF included in article)
Many of the factors that affect agricultural production are largely beyond the control of the producer. Good health, including mental health, is a key factor that contributes to one’s ability to keep farming.
The RHI hub is your guide to improving health for rural residents—they provide access to current and reliable resources and tools to help you learn about rural health needs and work to address them.
This report documents survey results complied to help understand the impacts of COVID-19 on seafood harvesters, processors, retailers and integrated businesses.
This report looks at a subgroup within Oregon’s groundfish trawl fleet known as the nearshore fleet. It describes how the fleet changed its fishing nets and practices to comply with regulations aimed at bolstering struggling groundfish populations.