PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Christmas trees are big business in Oregon. In 2023 alone, the industry contributed $118 million to the state economy. Researchers at Oregon State University are working ...
Roje Gootee, who owns and operates Rush Creek Ranch in Grant County, Ore., was named Oregon’s 2026 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. She was recognized for her 28 years of restoring and managing ...