Agriculture

Washington County is home to a very diversified agricultural economy. In 2007, agricultural production in Washington County topped $257 million. Nursery and greenhouse crops accounted for about 57%; followed by grass and legumes 10%; berries 6%; tree fruits and nuts 5%;  grain and hay 3%; vegetable and truck crops 2%.  

Washington County is served by thirteen OSU Extension area agricultural faculty based in several counties. A variety of educational programs are offered during the year for commercial growers and pesticide applicators. In addition to group educational programs and field research, Extension faculty spend time with commercial growers individually.

Faculty/Staff Serving Washington County

*North Willamette Research & Extension Center near Aurora

Oregon State University Internet Resources:                                                              

• Seed Certification Services
• Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook
• Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook
• Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
• Northwest Berry and Grape INFONET
• EXTOXNET (Pesticide Information)
• Integrated Plant Protection Center
• OSU Weather Service
• Oregon's Agricultural Progress Magazine
• Oregon Agricultural Information Network Database

Other Links:

• Oregon Crop Weather Report (click on the "Crop Weather" link)
• Oregon Department of Agriculture
• Oregon Wheat Growers League
• Tri-County Farm Fresh Food Guide
• Oregon Garden
• Agri-Business Council of Oregon
• Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)
• Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
• Farm Service Agency
• National Pesticide Information Center