Emily Iverson Awarded Oregon Tourism Rising Star Award
- OFB Staff
- Apr 17
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 17
Oregon Farm Bureau congratulates Emily Iverson of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm on receiving one of seven Oregon Tourism Rising Star Awards at the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
Emily is a dedicated advocate for Oregon agriculture and currently serves on the state board of the Oregon Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee.
Travel Oregon describes her as someone who “displays endless passion and creativity in the world of agritourism.”
In addition to her statewide role, Emily also serves on the board and marketing committee for the North Marion Tourism Collaborative. For the past year and a half, she has taken on the role of farm manager and general CEO of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.
Her advocacy “has already made a big impact, increasing visitation and awareness of agritourism across the state. She’s always on the lookout for new ideas and ways to innovate in order to maintain relevancy in a highly competitive tourism industry.”
The award was presented as part of the Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards.
Congratulations, Emily!
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