agriculture
Rebecca Landis, Farmers’ Market Director
Marking her 20th year... she offers history and hints at the future Read More
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OSU Climbs Up the World Rankings
Agriculture and Forestry Places 7th of 200 Worldwide Read More
1 min read
Fatal Disease Infecting Oregon Sheep
Scrapie responsible for the euthanizing of 300 sheeps Read More
1 min read
Culture Fail: Caught in the Middle… Debunking the ‘Monsanto Rider’
From the state that brought you Todd “legitimate rape” Akin (R-Mo), comes a new breed of awful in...
2 mins read
Stink Bugs vs. Wasps: OSU Pits Pest Against Pest
Hidden deep in the shadows, seeking refuge from winter’s chill, an invader may be lurking in your attic....
1 min read
Willamette Valley Takes on GMOs… Maybe. But Are They Just Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing?
Gene flow is not a new problem for American agriculture—farmers have been facing it for, well, as long...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Year 2100 – Willamette Climate Change
Hubris and unintended consequences may have gotten us into this climactic mess, but there’s still the slim chance that human ingenuity and hardiness will see us through. Read More
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Culture Fail: In Defense of Organic
The prices of organic produce come closer to representing the true ecological cost of growing, for example, a bell pepper; it’s not paying for itself at the expense of depleted soils and depleted fossil fuels. Read More
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Chad Finn: Corvallis’ Berry Breeder Extraordinaire
Corvallis-based USDA berry breeder Chad Finn runs one of the oldest blackberry breeding programs in the world. Read More
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Gathering Together Farms Restaurant – Italian-Inspired, Locally-Grown
In 2003, local organic produce grower Gathering Together Farm opened a Farm Stand that has since blossomed into a full-scale restaurant with Italian-inspired cuisine made from locally grown produce and meats. The food is delicious and the prices are perfect - be sure to make reservations! Read More
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Willamette Valley’s The Mushroomery: Fungus Among Us
The Mushroomery is a family owned and operated mushroom farm located just outside Lebanon, Oregon. In their fourth year of operation, The Mushroomery is already very popular, and their mushroom products can be found at grocery stores and farmers markets from Portland to Eugene. Read More
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