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OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

The program works toward improving small-farm horticultural production and small-scale livestock, poultry and forage production.

Lauren Gwin | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Growing Gardens Summit: Part 2

Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a dozen people with amazing stories. This is part TWO of a four-part series.

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

Growing School Gardens Summit Part 1

Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a dozen people with amazing stories. This is part one of a four-part series.

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

Not all Schools Have Walls: A visit With North Country School, Lake Placid NY

Join Michelle and Rick as they interview Todd Ormiston, the Executive Director for North Country School in Lake Placid NY. Todd shares the strategies, challenges and philosophies for farm-based education at their school.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | Mar 2024 | Podcast episode

Linn County families receive local food through unique Extension partnership

The project started in early December, when Extension was awarded a $5,000 local food procurement grant from Linn County Public Health.

Chris Branam | Mar 1, 2024 | News story

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 1: Total farms, farmland acres and sales

USDA's Census of Agriculture takes place every five years and represents one of the most comprehensive sources of information on the U.S. agricultural industry. This article provides an overview of recent changes in Oregon's number...

Daniel Bigelow | Feb 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Farm-to-school field trips teach Marion County students about local food system

The field trip program engaged 513 third grade students over three weeks. According to post-event evaluations, 80% of teachers or chaperones rated the field trips a 5 out of 5 for their students.

Carly Kristofik, Kelly Noack | Feb 2024 | Impact story

Mushroom Producers Network provides mentorship and resource-sharing

Since its inception, the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Producers Network has conducted 10 meetings via Zoom featuring guest speakers or in conjunction with farm tours.

Heidi Noordijk | Feb 2024 | Impact story

Bringing Learning to Life In the School Garden: Special Guest John Fisher

Join us as we interview John Fisher, from Life Lab in Santa Cruz County, California. John has dedicated his life to bringing school gardens to the forefront in the USA, and has been a main architect in the school garden movement.

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

Farm Direct Marketing

Farmers are finding new ways to shorten the marketing route, delivering products directly to their customers. Farmers' markets, CSA, agritourism, farm entertainment, direct sales to businesses and home delivery are only a few ideas. See the USDA Agricultural Library for community food solutions.

Jan 2024 | Online resource