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Genetically Modified Crops: Transgenics and Cisgenics

This publication discusses: the utilization of transgenic and cisgenic crops in agricultural production and the consequences they create for farmers, ecosystems, and the economy; the main agricultural crops that have been genetically modified, the characteristics they express, and the market roles they play; the potential unintended consequences of using transgenic and cisgenic GMOs in agriculture; seed and agrichemical market concentration; human and environmental safety concerns regarding the cultivation and dissemination of genetically modified crops; economic, legal, and management concerns associated with these types of crops; implications of genetic modification technologies for sustainable agriculture.

By Jeff Schahczenski | Online Resource

A New Tool Makes it Easy for Organic Farmers to Follow the NOP Guidance on Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation

The concept of healthy farms brings to mind fertile soils, clean water, and abundant wildlife. These amenities or ecosystem services were at one time taken for granted, but are now increasingly in the...

By Jessica Shade | Article

Oregon’s Organic Sector Promotes Organic Agriculture at Legislature

During Oregon’s biennial legislative session, a wide range of constituents reserve days and space at the capitol to promote issues and gain awareness. The organic farming and food sector had its day...

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Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Revamped team, revamped website! Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program site to find out where and when your nearest CORE pesticide continuing education event is at and to register for the class. Need to fulfill Worker Protection Standard trainings? We have a list of trainings around Oregon scheduled and available for sign up. Have a large group that need WPS training? We can come to you!

By Sean Perez, | Online Resource

2019 Organic Extension Summit Report

Final report from the 2019 Organic Extension Summit held at OSU's North Willamette Research and Extension Center on April 17, 2019. 28 pages.

By Nick Andrews, Anna Allen | Fact Sheet

Given more information about how wine is made, consumers less likely to pay for organic

Jun 25, 2019

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.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Japanese Agricultural Innovation Stories

Improvements in agricultural technology and breeding helped struggling Japanese farming communities in the early 20th century. In the 1990s, Dr. Nishio Toshihiko, a Japanese rice breeder and scholar, published over 150 stories about these innovations. By showing how these discoveries, we hope that farmers will realize how ordinary people can contribute to the advancement of their local agricultural communities and beyond.

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Reflections on my career with Organically Grown Company

On November 3rd, Organically Grown Company (OGC) celebrated its 40th anniversary, the retirement of several senior staff members, and my own semi- retirement. I gave a speech at that Hoe Down to...

By David Lively | Article

Dry Farming in the Maritime Pacific Northwest: Intro to Dry Farming Organic Vegetables

This publication provides an overview of dry farming, describes some of the management practices that support growing organic vegetable crops without supplemental irrigation in this region, and offers some additional resources.

By Amy Garrett | OSU Extension Catalog