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OSU inspires Oregonians to become successful beekeepers

The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program fosters a supportive community and contributing to the health and sustainability of honeybee populations.

Jennifer Larsen | Dec 2024 | Impact story

Growing food changes lives: A discussion with Big Green’s Sam Koentopp

Many organizations provide educational programming for school gardens across the USA. But what about the infrastructure of building the garden? How do you start? In this episode we hear how Big Green has a goal to start one million gardens with their home gardening kits!

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Dec 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Protect landscapes when freezing weather moves in

Simple ways to help plants survive winter cold.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 5, 2024 | News story

Rainwater harvesting in tanks or cisterns: Oregon regulations

Learn about Oregon's rainwater harvesting regulations, including required permits and guidelines for compliant rainwater collection and storage in tanks or cisterns for both potable and non-potable uses.

Miranda Gray | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Meat and poultry processing regulations in Oregon: A short guide

Farmers and ranchers around Oregon raise and sell livestock and poultry for a variety of local and regional markets. Processing is a necessary but often complex link in the chain connecting farms to end consumers. Here are ...

Lauren Gwin, Rebecca Thistlethwaite | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

RancHER webinar series grows into global platform for women in beef ranching

Since its launch, RancHER has hosted more than 24 female speakers and attracted over 500 participants worldwide.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 3, 2024 | News story

Preserving fruits: Wild berries and fruits

Blackberries aren't the only wild berries in Oregon that produce delicious jams, jellies and pies. Salal and Oregon grape berries, huckleberries and gooseberries also can be used for tasty preserves and pies.

Nellie Oehler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Pickles for special diets

Salt can be removed from most fresh-pack or "quick" pickles without affecting the safety of the product. The key is to use at least as much vinegar as water or other liquid. Here's a how-to guide with recipes.

Nellie Oehler | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Are BPA-lined cans safe?

Q: About the canned food we buy in stores, especially tomatoes: does the lining of the can impart some toxic or otherwise dangerous substance to the food?

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