Agriculture, Rural Communities & Water Rights
The Applegate Valley is a vibrant agricultural region known for wineries, farms, and timberlands. Long-distance commuting to Medford means fuel taxes and potential per-mile road charges heavily impact rural household budgets.
Drought emergency declarations and water allocation disputes make water rights, irrigation district management, and groundwater protection primary concerns for local growers and property owners.
Fair agricultural water allocation, irrigation district support, and drought relief for Jackson County farmers.
Explore topic →Protecting long-distance rural commuters from unfair per-mile fees and maintaining rural highways like Hwy 238.
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