The first Dry Farming Project virtual field tour series was held as harvest came in August and September and drew 137 participants from throughout Oregon, across the country and some internationally.
With targeted research, Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station responded by providing growers with information on better nutrient management of those crops.
Customized Calculators estimate plant-available nitrogen (N) for large farms and for small farms and gardens. Both Calculators predict plant-available N release from three types of organic inputs: cover crops, organic fertilizers and ...
In 2018, Extension created a half-time position for an organic vegetable Extension professor of practice, which is now held by Nick Andrews, a small crops specialist.
Nick Andrews |
Jan 2021 |
Impact story
Credit Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
Consumers are more willing to pay for wine that comes with an organic or organic grape label but providing information about certification standards and organic production practices reduces consumer willingness to pay for all wines, , according to an Oregon State University-led study.
