Research-based information, education boost profitability

Commercial agriculture faculty in the Lane County Office of the OSU Extension Service deliver educational programs to help commercial growers and small farmers achieve sustainable crop production and profitability.

The commercial agriculture program provides:

• Educational field days and workshops for area growers
• Alternative crops development
• Technical assistance to help growers improve natural resources management
• Cooperation with countywide special projects such as the ongoing agricultural chemicals removal effort in Lane County

Lane County agricultural producers and small farmers also have access to regional OSU Extension faculty in field crops, small farms, and livestock and forages.

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