Consumers

Wheat foods are a valuable part of our daily diets. Wheat provides a source of dietary fiber and much needed carbohydrates. The next time you are in the bread isle or the bakery think of the 1000′s of wheat producers in Oregon and throughout the US who have worked hard to bring us our daily grains.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Service’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans stress the need for six to 11 servings of grain products (breads, cereals, rice and pasta) each day.
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Annual Events

Several times a year we have Events.  Check back often to be included and see what is coming up.   Also be sure to check out our calendar.

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For Kids

Kids can have fun with wheat! Check out the Wheat Foods Council’s Just for Kids Web site, a fun, educational resource created for children ages 9 through 12. The site features recipes, games, quizzes and fact-based information about wheat and other grains, enabling children to understand the grain life cycle from crop harvest to health …

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History

The League was formed in February of 1926 in the town of Moro. Founding of the League coincided with an economic conference organized by the Oregon Agricultural College (OAC) Extension Service to deal with the effects of a severe crop freeze in 1924. The League was the first commodity organization formed in the United States …

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Membership

Membership Information Members of the Oregon Wheat Growers League enjoy: Great discounts on products and services such as computers, communications, travel services and insurance Bi-Weekly newsletter Advocacy on your behalf as a wheat producer in Salem and Washington, DC Full voting privelages at the Annual meeting Member discounts on meetings, events and the annual conference …

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Merchandise

Oregon Wheat Growers League Merchandise They make great gifts – or just for you! Back by popular demand! Mudflaps are durable rubber. 24″x 36″ and can be cut to fit any truck. $30.00/pair. (Sorry shipping not available – must be picked up at OWGL office)         Modeled by OWGL Intern Amanda, this …

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Recipes

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