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We are active across the state delivering our workshops to you. Browse events in your county or by topic.

Dec 5

Registration Opens for Western Oregon Retreat for Leadership Development (WORLD) February 17-19

Dec 6

Water Handling Equipment Use and Slip-On Unit Construction Workshop

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Point, OR
Dec 6

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Native Bees of Oregon - Washington County Master Gardener Association's Speaker Series * *

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST Online
Dec 7

Cooking With What You Have on Hand (St. Helens, In-Person)

11:00 am - 1:00 pm St. Helens, OR
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Q: We buy live Christmas trees and then plant them as a family tradition. I'm recommending the practice to others, and thought it a good idea to have a list of recommended varieties. Could we work up a short list of conifer candidates that are native to Oregon? Thank you!

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AgBiz Logic helps reduce risk in long-term farm planning

Clark Seavert | Oct 2022 | Article

Steam Canners: Use to process high-acid or acidified foods

Caryn Wheeler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Nov 2022 | Article

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News and impact

4-H Investigators at Home provides STEAM activities to students

As a result of the project, students engaged in activities that supported learning skills in reading (following instructions) writing (science journals), math (graphs and measurements), science exploration and design challenges.

Jody Einerson, Diana Camacho-Figueroa | Nov 2022 | Impact story

New Extension website helps solve pest and disease problems

Solve Pest and Weed Problems focuses specifically on the Pacific Northwest and prioritizes low-risk approaches.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 10, 2022 | News story

Large increase of brown marmorated stink bugs poses serious threat to Oregon crops

It’s unclear why the population of brown marmorated stink bug exploded this year. Like other insects, the population of the shield-shaped brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) varies from year to year depending on climatic factors.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 9, 2022 | News story

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Latest publications

Lowering Cholesterol with Food

Foods with antioxidants, soluble fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol. Berries, pomegranates, dark chocolate and leaf tea have polyphenols that can protect cholesterol from oxidation. Soluble fiber lowers...

Stephanie Polizzi | Dec 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Wild Edibles: Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is a delicious and nutritious food. It’s also a plant that can sting and cause welts. With these tips, you can learn how to safely gather, prepare and preserve this wild edible.

Danita Macy, Glenda Hyde, Jennie Brixey, Olivia Davis | Nov 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Measuring the Economic Impact of Pests and Pest Management on Oregon Hazelnuts

Insects, diseases, weeds and other pests all affect Oregon's hazelnut industry. This report analyzes real-world data on these impacts to inform producers' approaches to integrated pest management.

Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Nik Wiman, Peter Ellsworth, Paul C. Jepson, Al Fournier, Hans Luh, Chris Hedstrom | Oct 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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