Agriculture and Natural Resources

Pandemic adaptation expands food safety training for Oregon’s farm workforce

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s agricultural operations faced heightened pressure to maintain food safety while adjusting to evolving health regulations. As an essential industry, farms remained open, but the need to protect ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Microgreens classes grow national reach through online lessons and community connection

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in how Oregonians accessed gardening education. In response to restrictions on in-person programming, the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener program began delivering presentations...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Study on serpentine soils helps southwest Oregon hemp grower cut costs without yield loss

Certain soils in southwestern Oregon pose a challenge for crop production. Known as serpentine soils, they are formed from the mineral serpentinite and contain high levels of magnesium and other metals that can restrict plant ...

Mar 2023 | Impact Story

‘Agripeneurs’ course creates regional market for local seed producers

Southern Oregon has a climate well-suited for seed production, and there are already more than a dozen farmers in the area who are selling commercial seed on contract for regional, national and international seed companies. But ...

Jul 2022 | Impact Story