Agricultural production is important to Marion County considering that we are the largest
producer of agricultural goods in the state. With a high volume of production occurring it is
important for farmers to be aware and have access to resources that can help answer questions
and support natural resource conservation. It is up to the private landowner to take advantage
of these resources and the conservation programs that are available to them to help protect the
natural resources on their land and adjacent lands.
Brochures and educational materials on specific crops related to agricultural
production: vegetables, fruit, nuts, nursery, etc.
Brochures and educational materials on specific crops related to
agricultural production: vegetables, fruit, nuts, nursery, etc
Their mission is to conduct horticultural crops research and to extend new knowledge
to the horticultural industries and communities, particularly in the Willamette Valley.
The location, just 20 miles south of Portland, provides growers with convenient access to
research findings and Extension Service educational programs. Research is aimed at producing
better quality crops at lower costs, and with reduced environmental impact.
The IPPC mission is to be one of the leading research and extension organizations
nationally and internationally in integrated pest and production management (IPPM) systems.
Our goals are to improve agricultural sustainability and food security in Oregon, the Pacific
Northwest (PNW) and beyond by developing and delivering state-of-the-science IPPM systems in
collaboration with stakeholders.
This website has been established to provide educational materials and links for
the identification and management of pests in commercial nursery production in the
Pacific Northwest. The PNW Nursery IPM Website is designed to be dynamic, allowing
growers and pest management professionals to give and receive information regarding
pest activities in nurseries in the Pacific Northwest.
This site contains the alphabetical (A to Z) text sections of the 2011 Pacific Northwest
Plant Disease Management Handbook, part of the OSU Extension Plant Pathology slide collection,
as well as photographs taken by their colleagues. Additional articles from the handbook have
been incorporated into the "Pathogens and Pesticides" section of this site.
This handbook is intended as a tool for making decisions regarding the control and
management of important insect pests in the Pacific Northwest. Originally, it was written
for commercial growers, county extension agents, consultants, field and nursery staff, and
chemical industry representatives. In recent years we have added sections that are useful
to Master Gardeners and homeowners.
The Oregon State University Plant Clinic is a diagnostic facility associated with, and
housed in, the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. The Plant Clinic has been operational
since 1954. As part of the OSU Cooperative Extension Service, the primary mission of the Plant
Clinic is educational.
Pest guides, industry news, Berry Pest Search Tool for diseases and insects that
do damage in northwest berries.
This website brings together US weather data and plant pest and disease models
to serve many decision support needs in agriculture. Currently this site provides
over 71 degree-day and 18 hourly weather-driven models serving many IPM, regulatory,
and plant biosecurity uses for the full USA, and specializes in IPM needs for the Pacific Northwest.
The mission of the division is to protect people and the environment from any adverse
effects of pesticide use while maintaining the availability of pesticides for beneficial
uses; to assure that effective fertilizer items are provided for agricultural and consumer uses.
The EXTOXNET Info Base provides a variety of information about pesticides. Access the
Pesticide Information Profiles (PIPs) for specific information on pesticides. Toxicology
Information Briefs (TIBs) contain a discussion of certain concepts in toxicology and
environmental chemistry. Other topic areas include: Toxicology Issues of Concern (TICs),
Fact sheets, News about Toxicology Issues, Newsletters, Resources for Toxicology
Information, and Technical Information.
Provides in-depth information on the types of pesticide licenses available and the required steps for
acquiring a license. It also has test study materials, testing locations and a list of links to other
helpful resources.
Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to
biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. Oregon Tilth offers educational events
throughout the state of Oregon, and provides organic certification services to organic growers,
processors, and handlers internationally.
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production,
handling, and labeling standards.
Food Alliance provides comprehensive third-party certification for social
and environmental responsibility in agriculture and the food industry.
Salmon-Safe works to keep urban and agricultural watersheds clean
enough for native salmon to spawn and thrive.
LIVE is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides education
and certification for vineyards and wineries.
ATTRA provides information and other technical assistance to farmers,
ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable
agriculture in the United States. (ATTRA was formerly known as the "Appropriate
Technology Transfer for Rural Areas" project.)
The Organic Materials Review Institute provides
organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an
independent review of products intended for use in certified organic
production, handling, and processing.
Extension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best,
most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America.
EPA: Organic Farming provides a comprehensive background and
list of resources on organic production and certification process.
Provides grants and education to advance innovations in sustainable agriculture.