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Bridging the gap: Rural healthcare access and the crucial role of broadband infrastructure

Introduction: Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, yet it remains elusive for millions of residents in rural and underserved areas across the United States. Hindered by geographic barriers, these communities struggle ...

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas, Katie Winter | May 2024 | Article

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 2: Distribution of farms by acreage and sales

A deeper look at the Census data for Oregon based on acreage and sales class of farms and farmland.

Daniel Bigelow | Mar 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Linn County families receive local food through unique Extension partnership

The project started in early December, when Extension was awarded a $5,000 local food procurement grant from Linn County Public Health.

Chris Branam | Mar 1, 2024 | News story

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 1: Total farms, farmland acres and sales

USDA's Census of Agriculture takes place every five years and represents one of the most comprehensive sources of information on the U.S. agricultural industry. This article provides an overview of recent changes in Oregon's number...

Daniel Bigelow | Feb 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon Agriculture by the Numbers - 2022 Census of Agriculture Data

This collection will explore recent trends and patterns in Oregon’s agricultural sector using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2022 Census of Agriculture. The Census takes place every five years and ...

Daniel Bigelow | Feb 2024 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Executive Summary: An Initial Economic Impact Estimate of Agritourism in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

In agritourism, producers combine farming with some aspects of tourism. Get the key takeaways from a new report on agritourism in the Willamette Valley.

Bruce Sorte, Melissa Fery, Audrey Comerford | Feb 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

An Initial Economic Impact Estimate of Agritourism in Oregon's Willamette Valley

This study quantifies the economic effects of agritourism on Willamette Valley farms and communities. In surveys, farmers reported earning about 50% of their revenue from agritourism.

Bruce Sorte, Melissa Fery, Audrey Comerford | Feb 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Interconnected realities: Broadband's crucial role in the social determinants of health

SDOH are environmental factors impacting health. Broadband affects health equity by enabling tele-health and job access, influencing education and neighborhood well-being. Limited access worsens disparities, impacting health and social equity.

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas | Jan 2024 | Article

Teeny School? No Kitchen? No problem! Find out how Lua Siegel transformed a very rural charter school into an edible landscape.

Join Rick and Michelle as they interview Lua Siegel, a School Garden Coordinator with very unique challenges.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | Dec 2023 | Podcast episode

Land use and markets

This collection of articles, resources, and interpretive blog posts from OSU agricultural economists provides valuable insight into current statistics and trends.

Daniel Bigelow | Oct 2023 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)