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Entanglement in fishing gear is a major threat to whales. Oregon Sea Grant The research helped create a safer and more sustainable environment for both whales and fishermen, ensuring the long-term viability of the Oregon fishing industry. ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/st…
ALT Crab pots on a fishing boat.
Last summer, OSU Extension caught up with Garett Long, director of agriculture at Troon Vineyard, about growing wine grapes in the Applegate Valley. The Oregon wine grape industry is valued at $330M and growing. #OregonWine #Agriculture #OSUExtension
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4-H, part of OSU Extension, serves nearly 25,000 youths in Oregon. At county fairs, 4-H’ers showcase skills in animal science, arts, cooking and more. #4H #YouthDevelopment #OSUExtension #CountyFairs
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ALT 4-H youths prepare floral arrangements at the Linn County Fair.
Oregon's grass seed industry is valued at $639M, ranking 4th among the state's agricultural commodities. OSU supports growers with research, education and innovative solutions. #GrassSeed #OregonAgriculture #OSUExtension
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ALT High stalks of grass are ready to be harvested for their seeds.
Confused by gardening myths? OSU Extension experts bust common misconceptions with research-based answers. For more info, contact your local Master Gardeners or use Ask Extension! #GardeningTips #OSUExtension #MythBusting
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ALT Ponderosa pine needles lying on the ground.
Berit Dinsdale, OSU Extension postdoctoral researcher, supports farmers by identifying water-related research gaps and developing educational programs to address drought and stressors.
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Late winter is the best time to prune apple trees! Control height, improve limb structure, and boost fruit production. Learn more from OSU Extension. #GardeningTips #AppleTrees #OSUExtension
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ALT Liberty apples grown in the Columbia County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden.
Agriculture's stressors can lead to excessive stress and high suicide rates. Reach out to a confidential crisis support line for help.
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Last summer, we caught up with growers at Sherman Station to discuss wheat farming in Eastern Oregon. OSU Extension supports farmers with research on new wheat varieties, fertilizer efficacy and safety. #OregonAgriculture #WheatFarming #OSUExtension
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Audrey Comerford, Oregon State Extension agritourism coordinator, frequently lends her expertise to the USDA Radio Network. Listen as Audrey discusses the latest trends in agritourism. usda.gov/about-usda/news/rad… #agritourism
ALT A woman picks flowers at a U-Pick flower farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley.