Agriculture in Linn County
Agriculture in Linn County
The OSU Extension Service in Linn County conducts educational programs for farmers and agri-business representatives. Extension Agents also play an important role in applied field research. Several agricultural agents work in Linn and surrounding counties on an area basis.
Informational Resources
- Agricultural statistics in Linn County
- Oregon Seed Extension Program
- 2008 Pesticide Training classes
- Publications
- Enterprise Budgets
- Seed certification
- Oregon's Agricultural Progress Magazine
- Endophyte information
- Seed Moisture Update Table 2008
Commercial Agriculture Links
- OSU Crop and Soil Science Department
- Oregon Department of Agriculture
- Pesticide Applicator recertification classes
- Oregon Agricultural Information Database
- Oregon Climate Service
- Vegetable Production
- Small Fruit Production
- Nursery Crops Pest Management
- Nursery Crops Weed Management
- Small Fruit Research
- PNW Weed Management Handbook
- PNW Insect Management Handbook
- PNW Plant Disease Management Handbook
Agents
Mark Mellbye, District Extension Agent, Field Crops
Linn County Extension, 4th and Lyons, Albany, (541) 967-3871 x 2394
e-mail to: Mark Mellbye
Ross Penhallegon, District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Lane County Extension, 950 W. 13th, Eugene, (541) 682-4243 or 1-800-872-8980
e-mail to: Ross Penhallegon
Gene Pirelli, District Extension Agent, Livestock
Polk County Extension, 182 SW Academy, Suite 22, Dallas, (503) 623-8395
e-mail to: Gene Pirelli
Garry Stephenson, Small Farms Agent
Benton County Extension, 1849 NW 9th St., Corvallis, (541) 766-6750
e-mail to: Garry Stephenson
Melissa Fery, Small Farms
Benton County Extension, 1849 NW 9th St., Corvallis, (541) 766-6750
e-mail to: Melissa Fery
Shelby Filley, District Extension Agent, Livestock
Douglas County Extension, 1134 SE Douglas, Roseburg, (541) 672-4461
e-mail to: Shelby Filley
