John Neumeister, founder of Cattail Creek Lamb near Junction City in rural Lane County, buys lambs from three Oregon farms that raise them on a protocol he established. Neumeister buys live lambs on contract and ushers them through processing and marketing, selling primarily in Portland. He … Read more

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Resource-driven rural industries rely on consumers in the city, but are prone to boom-and-bust cycles Read more