About Rod

Rod reflecting on the natural beauty of Oregon's dynamic soil at ODFW Painted Hills unit.

  • Small town hero Rod Stafford is a life-long Columbia County resident

  • Member of a multi-generational family of Columbia County residents

  • Avid outdoorsman and conservationist

  • Formally educated horticulturalist

  • Devoted family man

  • Leader

  • Business owner - Rod retired to focus on his passion for celebrating our land and waters

  • Father

  • Husband

  • Brother

  • Friend

  • Local legend