Agriculture is far more important in Oregon than elsewhere, even though its relative importance has declined. Oregonian file photoLC- THE OREGONIAN
This is Oregon Insight, The Oregonian’s weekly look at the numbers behind the state’s economy. View past installments here.
Farm employment has remained pretty steady in Oregon for decades, and the state’s economy is far more closely tied to agriculture than elsewhere.
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