Intro to Agriculture & Natural Resources

If you grow plants or raise animals, in a Portland garden or on a ranch in Burns, chances are good you've worked with the Oregon State University Extension Service. With faculty across the state, the OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension program helps people grow. Through education programs such as Master Gardeners, Growing Farms, pest management workshops, and new crop trials, OSU Extension engages with people in all parts of Oregon agriculture.

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Small farms have big impact in Oregon communities

In Oregon we have changed how we nourish our bodies, the land, and the economies of communities from downtown Portland to the Rogue River.

OSU Extension at Work - The Lopez Rubio Brothers at Gray's Farm

Oscar Lopez Rubio makes learning his primary goal as mid-manager of the Gray farm near Albany. Much of his training and hands-on help in the fields come from the OSU Extension office of Linn County and Integrated Pest Management courses offered throughout the state.

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Fishermen help unlock the genetic mysteries of salmon in the ocean

Oregon State University Extension Service assists in tracking the movements of salmon to study offshore schooling behavior and stock composition, and ultimately to prevent coast-wide fishing closures.

OSU’s SWAT team goes after a bad bug

In 2009, Oregon State University researchers found a tiny fly in Oregon’s orchards and vineyards. The spotted wing drosophila rapidly began wreaking havoc in Oregon’s high-value fruit and berries.

Expelling pests from public schools

Tim Stock heads the Oregon State University Extension Service's integrated pest management assessment of Oregon schools, and he’s looking for both the pests and pesticides that pose health hazards to Oregon schoolchildren and others.

A toast to Oregon wine

The new Oregon Wine Research Institute pairs Oregon State University’s strength in research and Extension with the variety and quality of Oregon’s wines.

Good breeding results in signature Oregon fruits and vegetables

Past vegetable winners from Oregon State University breeders include Blue Lake green beans, Oregon Sugar Pod II peas, and Oregon Spring and Legend tomatoes. OSU’s new purple tomato, with its boost of antioxidants, is due to be on the market in 2011.

OSU Extension leads the whey in developing new businesses

In 2009, Oregon artisan cheesemakers made $16 million in sales that were made directly from the cheese producer. The Oregon State University Extension Service works closely with cheese entrepreneurs, helping them improve product quality, shelf life, and food safety.

Intro to Agriculture & Natural Resources

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