Summary
A new craft flour mill is being built on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon by Cairnspring Mills. This project aims to offer a local market and more economic opportunities to wheat farmers affected by low prices and trade issues. The mill will boost local employment by creating about 20 jobs, focusing on hiring Native people.
Key Facts
- A new craft flour mill is under construction on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon.
- The mill is being built by Cairnspring Mills, a Washington-state-based company.
- This new facility will increase the company's production capacity twelvefold.
- The expansion is a response to low wheat prices and the impact of trade policies.
- The mill will require about 2 million bushels of wheat annually, offering a local market for farmers.
- The project is expected to create around 20 jobs with a priority on training and hiring Native people.
- Nearly 90% of wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest is currently exported.
- The investment reflects economic development efforts in Indian Country.
