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Supporting Small Farmers

Our mission is to advance sustainable agriculture, community food systems, and economic progress for Oregon's small farmers and ranchers and provide a leading-edge experience for students.

 

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In The News

OSU Extension Small Farms Program will use grants to strengthen Oregon’s food systems

Oregon State University Dry Farming Project student research assistants Kelly Andrus, Asher Whitney and Meaghan Herlihy host a dry-farmed tomato tasting at the Corvallis Farmers Market.

Research explores dry farming possibilities

Tigger melons sit in a basket after harvest in Tigard. Photo:Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

Want to grow melons in western Oregon? Choose varieties carefully

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Value of Oregon agriculture, food and fiber sector exceeds $42 billion, number of farms grow, report shows

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