HORT 260 Organic Farming and Gardening (3)
Organic farming and gardening methods are discussed in class and practiced in the... more
Organic Research and Extension Projects
Projects
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Breeding Vegetables for Organic Systems We are in the second year of three years of funding for organic breeding. The three breeding projects (late blight resistant tomatoes, bush tromboncino summer squash, OP broccoli) will extend beyond the timeframe of the grant with the earliest expectation of release being with broccoli materials in 2007. The tomato and summer squash projects have another seven years or so before we will see the first variety release. |
2009 |
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Integrating Beetle Habitat into Pacific Northwest Farming Systems Why care about Beetles? |
2007 |
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Nutrient Cycling in Organic Sweet Cherry Orchards The goal of this project to identify those ecological soil community management strategies which synchronize soil nutrient availability with tree demand in order to improve long-term farm health, fruit quality, and production. Strategies: |
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Organic Blueberry Production An organic blueberry systems trial will be established at the OSU NWREC in 2006. The objectives of the project are to evaluate the impacts of bed system, weed management system (weed mat, mulch, vinegar, propane), and organic fertilization methods on growth, yield, soil biology, weeds, diseases (particularly root rot) and profitability of organic blueberry production. |
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Organic Fertilizer Blends for Blueberry Production Blueberries are a rapidly growing agricultural commodity in Oregon. In 2005, about 3,700 acres of blueberries are harvested with a crop estimated at 30 million pounds, which ranks Oregon third in the country in total blueberry production. Because of such a huge market demand for organic blueberries, both new and established blueberry growers are starting to explore organic blueberry production. |
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Organic Vegetable and Tree Fruit Production Organic production in the lower Willamette Valley has been strong for years. New growers getting into organic production require training in general production techniques. An extension program training farmers in innovative production methods is ongoing. An organic fertilizer guide was needed to aid organic farmers in making fertilization decisions. A guide was developed and reviewed by staff from Oregon Tilth and WSDA's organic program. Approximately 1,200 guides have been distributed. |
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Resource Guide for Specialty Seed Production More information about this research project can be found at the website link. |
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Small Farms Website The small farms website is an outreach component of the Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program. On their website you can find links to important Extension fact sheets, subscribe to their newsletter, download the organic fertilizer and cover crop calculator, and read their technical reports. |
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| Alternative Feedstocks for Organic Dairy Producers | |
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Trap and Kill Technologies for Cucumber Beetles The western spotted cucumber beetle (WSCB) is a major pest of many vegetable crops grown the western United States, including snap beans, sweet corn, spinach, cauliflower and lettuce. The striped cucumber beetle (STCB) is the most important insect pest of cucurbits, destroying seedlings and reducing yield through larval root feeding. There are few effective control measures available for these pests in organic farming systems. |