Oregon produces the vast majority of the nation’s hazelnuts, and the industry supports family farms, rural jobs and local tax bases. The rapid expansion of new orchards over the past decade has strengthened the state’s ...
Latine, Hispanic and Central American Indigenous communities on the Oregon Coast often face barriers to accessing health, safety, education and disaster preparedness resources. By reducing language and access barriers, OSU Extension and...
The Willamette River Basin is Oregon’s most populated watershed and supports much of the state’s agriculture, industry, transportation and fish and wildlife habitat. In the coming decades, the basin is expected to face increasing...
Washington County faces increasing wildfire risk as development expands into fire-prone areas, fuels accumulate and climate conditions change. These efforts reduce the likelihood and severity of future wildfire impacts, helping communities...
Oregon’s cattle industry is a major part of the state’s agricultural economy. The Oregon Department of Agriculture ranks cattle and calves as Oregon’s No. 2 agricultural commodity, with a production value of about $791.5 ...
Boxwood blight causes serious losses in nursery production by making plants unsalable and increasing management costs. Oregon is the nation’s leading producer of boxwood, supplying about one-fifth of the U.S. market, so disease ...
Clatsop County is 87% forestland, with a mix of public and private ownership. Though the area is rich in natural resources, many local students and families may not be aware of the career opportunities nearby. The program ...
Mature and old-growth forests are among the Pacific Northwest’s most valuable natural assets. They store large amounts of carbon, provide wildlife habitat, support water systems and contribute to recreation, tourism and other public...
Oregon is a leading production state for machine-harvested trailing blackberries, an industry that supports growers, processors and rural communities. ‘Columbia Star’ has quickly become one of the region’s most widely planted ...
Food preservation is a popular practice in Oregon, with more than half of households using methods beyond refrigeration and freezing. It helps families lower food costs, reduce waste and enjoy seasonal foods year-round. These ...
