Dr. Berit Dinsdale

Faculty Research Assistant

Contact me to discuss desired programming and educational needs related to irrigation or the master gardener program.

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Expertise: Rural economic development , Local, regional and community food systems , Sustainability , Water management and conservation

Department/Unit: Horticulture

Biography

Berit holds a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology from Oregon State University, with a focus on ethnobiology and agricultural issues. Since 2018, she has worked with Extension services to conduct community-based needs assessments with agricultural producers. Her work informs public policy and supports the development of research and educational programs that promote the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Oregon’s agricultural communities.

She currently serves as a Faculty Research Assistant for two high-impact statewide programs—the Master Gardener Program and the River Basin Water Quality Program. In this role, she coordinates outreach activities with the communities these programs are designed to serve and supports faculty in designing and delivering consumer-informed research and educational initiatives.

Content by Dr. Berit Dinsdale

Beating the Heat: A Statewide Assessment of Drought and Heat Mitigation Practices (and Needs) with Oregon Farmers and Ranchers

Farmers and ranchers across Oregon are increasingly facing challenges related to extreme drought and heat. While emergency funds have been made available to producers impacted by these pressures in recent years, their recurrence indicates the need for both pre-emptive and longer-term solutions. The Oregon State Legislature requested that Oregon State University Extension Services conduct a statewide needs assessment with Oregon farmers and ranchers to pursue this goal. This report provides an overview of what actions are already being taken by producers to manage drought and heat and what resources and support they need to become more resilient in the face of these challenges.

Dr. Berit Dinsdale, María Isabel Zamora Re, Abigail Tomasek | Jun 2023 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Drought and Heat Needs Assessment

Learn what farmers and ranchers are already doing to contend with drought and heat and what types of support they need.

Dr. Berit Dinsdale, María Isabel Zamora Re, Lauren Chase | Project

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