Oregon Experience
Oregon's County Poor Farms
S18 • E1 Nov 6, 2023 30m
For decades, Oregon required counties to care for their indigent residents. Government-funded poor farms provided food, shelter, and medical services throughout the state. They became a refuge for the elderly, people with disabilities, or anyone unable to care for themselves. However, the care varied widely. Some provided residents with a home, while others operated more like prisons.
