Three generations of Madrigal family members have found Threemile Canyon Farms a supportive place to learn, grow, and build careers. Dairy Finance Manager Stephanie Mendoza, the latest member of the family to join the team, shares why Threemile is such a special place to her and her family.
At the core of our operations at Threemile Canyon Farms is our closed-loop system, whereby we constructively use everything that’s created in a sustainable cycle of productivity that begins and ends with the cows.
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Agriculture is essential to our everyday lives and livelihoods. But the impact of COVID-19 has exposed just how essential our agricultural workforce is to maintain a safe and reliable supply chain. At our farm, we’ve valued the well-being of our team above all else. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve stepped up our health and safety measures in a big way.
An Oregon dairy was among the winners of the 2020 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards announced Wednesday by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Threemile Canyon Farms was one of three dairies nationwide – and the only one on the West Coast – to receive the award for outstanding dairy sustainability.
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Oregon agriculture is a big tent. From the smallest acreage in Western Oregon to the largest ranch in Eastern Oregon, from the newest hemp farm in Central Oregon to the multi-generational grass seed operation in the Willamette Valley, and whether they follow conventional, organic or even biodynamic practices, they are all Oregon farmers.
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