💪Oregon’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) is where innovation meets agriculture! 🌾
Located on 160 acres in Aurora, OR, just 20 miles from Portland, NWREC is the only agricultural research center dedicated to serving the Willamette Valley—the heart of Oregon’s $6.7 billion farming industry.
From Christmas trees and nursery plants to berries, tree fruits, and specialty seed crops, our research and outreach efforts support the diverse agricultural industries that thrive here. Nearly 40% of Oregon’s farm production happens within 50 miles of NWREC!
#AgResearch #WillametteValley
Statewides Day is next week, March 5th 🎉
The Statewide Public Service Programs — OSU Extension Service, Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Oregon Forest Research Laboratory — partner with communities across the state to tackle complex problems that require OSU's world-leading expertise.
The fundamental principles on which OSU was founded 150 years ago – learning, discovery and engagement – are woven into the fabric of our Statewides.
🙏Thank you for supporting these vital community programs.
OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource Program @ EOU
Did you know that OSU has a partnership with Eastern Oregon University? 👀
The OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource Program at EOU is a cooperative partnership developed to help serve the needs of the communities and entities of eastern Oregon and the Intermountain West.
Learn more about this great option:
https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/agprogrameou
OSU Agriculture Program at Eastern Oregon University
🎄🌟 Happy Holidays from all of us at the College of Agricultural Sciences! 🌟🎄
We’re beyond grateful for the incredible people who make our AgSci community so special—you’re the heart and soul of everything we do!
Want to see what our amazing students, faculty, and stakeholders have been up to this fall?
Check out all the highlights in The Source: https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/thesource/2024-dec
Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and maybe even a little agriculture magic! ✨
It's high noon—who's ready for a Showdown! Beavs vs. Cougs 💥
The College of AgSci & AgWest Farm Credit invite you to a tailgate celebrating Oregon ag. #GoBeavs!
📆 Sat, Nov. 23, 2024
🏈 OSU vs. WSU
📍CH2M HILL Alumni Center (Across from Reser Stadium)
⏰ Begins at 1pm with kickoff at 4pm
Register by November 15:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/land-grant-showdown-tailgate-tickets-969486609547
Thank you to the following sponsors:
Threemile Canyon Farms
Nutrien Ag Solutions - Tangent, Oregon
Turf Star Western
Oregon Spuds
Casale Ag, LLC
E.R. Jackman Foundation
Oregon State University Alumni Association (OSUAA)
Congratulations J. Frank Schmidt and Son Company, Hall of Fame Award winner!
As a renowned Oregon-based nursery, they are a global leader in producing premium shade, flowering, and ornamental trees. Founded in 1946, the family-owned business has introduced 115 unique tree cultivars, including favorites like the Red Sunset Maple and Royal Raindrops Crabapple, and now produces over 1.5 million trees annually.
Committed to innovation, research, and community service, the Schmidt family has fostered a long-standing partnership with Oregon State University, supporting horticultural research, scholarships, and sustainable practices through their foundation.
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
View all the award winner videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8vXHveO80Mr1XqJwSdLnE2xoqXkfI98
Congrats to Dr. Youling Xiong, Distinguished Alumni Legacy Award winner! 👏
Youling is a globally recognized food scientist known for his pioneering research on protein functionality, quality, and health benefits in both animal and plant-derived foods.
As a Professor at the University of Kentucky, he has built a robust international research program, fostering collaborations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, mentoring over 55 international graduate students.
Youling's impactful contributions to food science have earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Bertebos Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Agriculture.”
Well done Dr. Youling!
View all the award winner videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8vXHveO80Mr1XqJwSdLnE2xoqXkfI98
Congratulations to Jack Bigej, Hall of Fame Award winner! 🥳
He might be humble, but make no mistake, Jack has made an enormous impact on Oregon ag. As CEO of Al's Garden & Home, Jack has dedicated his life to advancing Oregon’s nursery industry and transforming his family’s business, which is now in its 76th year.
Since taking over Al's Fruit Stand in the 1950s, Jack has continually evolved the business, expanding it into a renowned multi-location garden center, while advocating for fair industry practices and sharing his passion for plants with future generations. His influence on Oregon horticulture continues to inspire those around him.
Well deserved Jack!
Watch all the award winner videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8vXHveO80Mr1XqJwSdLnE2xoqXkfI98
Congratulations to Kirk Maag, Distinguished Alumni Luminary Award winner! 👏
As an attorney leading the Food & Agribusiness Team at Stoel Rives LLP, Kirk specializes in agricultural, environmental, and natural resources law, and has made an incredible impact on the folks working in those sectors.
With a deep background in Oregon agriculture and a practical approach to problem-solving, Kirk advises clients on critical issues such as water rights, protected species, and waste management. He is also an active community leader, serving on the boards of the Oregon FFA and the Cultivating Change Foundation.
Great job Kirk!
Watch all of the award winner videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8vXHveO80Mr1XqJwSdLnE2xoqXkfI98
Congrats to Will Homer, Distinguished Alumni Leader Award winner! 🥳
Since joining Painted Hills Natural Beef in 2004, Will has driven significant growth, while also building strong relationships with customers and supporting his local community.
Under his leadership, Painted Hills Natural Beef has become a recognized leader in the beef industry, known for its commitment to sustainable, high-quality beef raised without hormones or antibiotics.
Incredible job Will!
View all award winner videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8vXHveO80Mr1XqJwSdLnE2xoqXkfI98
OSU Dept. of Animal and Rangeland Sciences
The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University is where science goes to work, tackl
