A view into the Willamette Valley from Marys Peak. The fire and smoke are from intentional field burning following harvest on grass seed farms. The farmers use this technique to kill weeds and insects in preparation for next year's crop. This practice has just been outlawed.
A view into the Willamette Valley from Marys Peak. The fire and smoke are from intentional field burning following harvest on grass seed farms. The farmers use this technique to kill weeds and insects in preparation for next year's crop. This practice has just been outlawed.