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Nontimber Forest Products for Small Woodland Owners: Bigleaf Maple Syrup

By Carrie Berger and Tiffany Hopkins

Maple syrup is one of the oldest forms of sweeteners, its use dating back hundreds of years. This publication describes how to tap bigleaf maple trees for sap that can be boiled down to make maple syrup.

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Oregon Native Edible Truffles

Oregon provides ideal growing conditions for truffles. There are hundreds of native truffle species in Oregon, but only four are considered gourmet edible truffles. Learn more about these aromatic, highly sought-after fungi used as culinary delicacies in many dishes.

Alicia Christiansen, Tiffany Hopkins | Jul 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Episode 33: Maple Syrup

In this episode, Scott Leavengood is joined by Eric Jones and Eliza Nelson to discuss the increasing popularity of maple syrup production in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Scott Leavengood, Eric Jones, Eliza Nelson | May 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 27: NTFP Crafts

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins to discuss how making non-timber forest product crafts can help people feel more connected with their local environment.

Lauren Grand, Tiffany Hopkins | Nov 2022 | Podcast episode

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Nontimber Forest Products for Small Woodland Owners: Shiitake Mushrooms

By Tiffany Hopkins and Carrie Berger

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are grown around the globe. Their rich texture, smoky flavor, and nutritious components have made them the second most commonly cultivated edible mushroom in the world. This publication explains how to successfully cultivate shiitake mushrooms in your own garden or woodland property.

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Goods From the Woods

Conifer boughs, firewood, truffles, cones, handcrafts, paying visitors, essential oils, and charcoal: just a few of the potential products that can be money-makers obtained from your woodland! Come and talk about how to market and...

Jul 2020 | Video

Commercial Truffle Cultivation in Western Oregon

Oregon is among the world’s best regions for farming European truffles. With the development of modern seedling inoculation methods, 80-90% of French truffles are now grown in orchards of inoculated oak and hazelnut trees. While...

Jul 2020 | Video

Making Shiitake Happen

Shiitake mushrooms have been claimed to be the world’s healthiest food and are the second most harvested mushroom worldwide. In this workshop, you will not only learn about the ecology of these mushrooms but also how to ...

Tiffany Hopkins | Apr 2020 | Video

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Podcast brings science-based information to woodland owners and managers

The podcast was one of the top 20% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify and has an international reach with 84% of listeners in the United States, 5% in Canada and 2% each in United Kingdom and Australia.

Lauren Grand | Apr 2023 | Impact story

Using logs, OSU Extension teaches kids how to grow mushrooms for food

It was the first time that Mandy Hatfield, a nutrition educator, and Alicia Christiansen, a forester, had worked together on a project.

Chris Branam | Feb 28, 2023 | News story

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