(feature photo courtesy of Larry Rea) There seems to be no shortage of interest and concern for pollinators globally, nationally, and, most certainly, locally. Oregon is recognized as one of the more proactive states in addressing pollinator health issues and ...
Food is a part of life that we all share, a common and familiar topic that doesn’t need an explanation about its importance. As a result, it’s also an ideal trailhead for teaching science. The newest collaboration between the Oregon ...
From the Oregon State Office of FSA Oregon farmers and ranchers have a new one-stop shop for connecting with important programs and services. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has launched a new service that combines resources offered by national, state, ...
Imagine arriving at a dinner party with a bottle of something produced in Oregon, but it’s not wine. You stand out when you present your host with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. Ten years ago, this wouldn’t have ...
If you know where livestock animals are, where they have been, and perhaps where they are going, chances are you can better respond to an animal disease outbreak. Welcome to the world of people like Dr. Brad LeaMaster, state veterinarian ...
Oregon’s agricultural history is rich with strong leaders who have sustained a way of life that predates statehood. Many of them have come from the cattle industry—a tough living that requires hard work and optimism. No one exemplifies the tireless ...
As chair of Oregon’s Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Barbara Boyer is automatically a member of State Board of Agriculture. However, her interests and experiences go far beyond conservation issues. She’s part of a small business and is involved in ...
A native of Quito, Ecuador, an accomplished instructor of Spanish-speaking nursery workers, and a biologist who has shown an insatiable desire to learn as well as teach, Luisa Santamaria is one of the newest members of the State Board of ...
What possible connection could there be between agriculture and Reed College– a liberal arts private institution in Portland better known for its progressive and many times non-traditional leanings? One answer is Laura Masterson, appointed as a public member in 2010 ...
Long after most people run out of energy, Marty Myers will be working on issues important to agriculture until the cows come home. “Our family feels very strongly that you get involved in activities that hopefully make a difference for ...
