The Oregon Wheat Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity to further the interests of the Oregon wheat industry. Funds are raised through donations, golf tournaments, auctions, and other events.
Projects of the Foundation include:
Scholarships
A $1000 scholarship for graduating seniors is offered to recognize graduates from each of the Oregon Wheat Growers League county associations. To be eligible to apply for this award, the student's family must be a member of the OWGL or an employee of a grower member. All applicants must be planning to enroll in a University or two-year Community College with the intent of completing a bachelor's degree.
Scholarship Application and more information
Note* Application must be postmarked by February 1st of the curren school year.
Current Scholarship Winners
Warren E. Kronstad Crop Science Memorial Conference Room
There are few individuals in the world who have had such an impact on agriculture, such as Dr. Warren Kronstad. To recognize these many contributions, the Oregon Wheat Foundation, in conjunction with OSU are planning to refurbish and dedicate a conference room in the Crop Science Building of OSU in honor of Dr. Kronstad. The conference room is to highlight Kronstad's many accomplishments and display many of his professional awards and memorabilia.
Bushels For Betsy
Bushels for Betsy Turns a New Page: In 1997 the Oregon Wheat Foundation launched the Bushels for Betsy project, a program that allows wheat producers to join the fight against hunger in Oregon. Oregon wheat producers generously contributed over 33,000 pounds of baking and/or pancake mix through this worthwhile program under the leadership of Tom Winn, OWF Chair.
Portland Pancake Day - 2009 and donation Form
Farmer Commitment Form
Warren E. Kronstad Graduate Fellowship
Established in honor of former OSU Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics Dr. Warren E. Kronstad, the Kronstad Fellowships support graduate student work and interaction between the Wheat Breeding Program at Oregon State University and the CIMMYT research facility in Mexico.
Future Leaders of Agriculture Program
The Foundation sponsors a trip for one or two young wheat growers to attend the Mission to Washington DC held by the Oregon Wheat Growers League. This sponsorship allows young farmers to become acquainted with the policy and legislative process in the nation's capital and visit with Oregon legislators and federal agency representatives firsthand.
Wheat Research Report
Funds received through auctions and donations that are conducted periodically to raise funds are designated for Oregon State University’s Agricultural Experiment Stations. OWF can also accept funds designated only for research support. The new equipment assists researchers in their effort to fight wheat disease, breeds better yielding and higher quality wheats, and keeps Oregon in the forefront by delivering quality wheat to our customers.
