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New on-farm internship program paves the way for Oregon agriculture
Photo of a farmer hauling a box of produce. Rogue Valley program shows others how to avoid any legal snags
A new wave of beginning farmers may be on the way thanks to what is being recognized as Oregon's first accredited on-farm internship program that meets all state and federal legal requirements. A partnership between Rogue Farm Corps of Ashland and Rogue Community College is being hailed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture as a model for others in the state who want to offer the internship experience the right way...
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