File photo from August 11, 2023. New data shows that Oregon's outdoor economy contributes more than 70,000 jobs.
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New federal data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis found that Oregon’s outdoor industry continued to see growth last year, earning more than $8 billion. Kate Porsche is the director of Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy. Randy Rosenberger is an economics professor in OSU’s department of forestry. They both join us to break down the growth the industry has seen and what its future may look like.
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