It’s not just about what’s under the tree, but who’s behind it! 🎄
Did you know Oregon farmers grow the most Christmas trees in the nation?🌲 Growing about 1/3 of all the Christmas trees in the USA contributes more than $105 million to our economy.
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Reasons for the potato to become our state vegetable? 🥔
"...1/4 of Oregon’s frozen french fries are shipped overseas, the donation of more than 1M pounds of potatoes annually to the @oregonfoodbank & the origins of tater tots rooted in Oregon."
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Oregon #farmers really know how to show off their #flowers! From tulips in Woodburn and camellias & lavender in Newberg to peonies & iris in Salem and dahlias in Canby - there really is something beautiful to see and smell as the blooms arrive. 🌷🌼 https://t.co/pDhguHxW0e
Did anyone catch all the #local#food & #beverage businesses on @KATUNews yesterday morning? From sauces to rice go cheese to jam - #Oregon makers are creating exciting & absolutely delicious products sourced from farms around the state! 🍚🧀🍓🫐 https://t.co/w6OHqF64g0
The latest thing in combating slippery surfaces this winter? Hazelnut half-shells! 🌰 They're a natural and effective traction material. One more use for an Oregon grown product! 🙌🏽 https://t.co/kn5qb1roFO
The tiny #RogueCreamery team in southern Oregon’s Central Point cheered when they heard the news: Their world-champion Rogue River Blue will be served @WhiteHouse state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron. https://t.co/Hf9x0WXyFV
Cheers to Oregon’s own Bauman's Cider! 🍎 For two years running it has been named Midsize Cidermaker of the Year at the prestigious Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition! https://t.co/fhirYXupWY
It turns out real Christmas trees are resilient, and the folks who grow them did what farmers have done for generations: Go to work. Solve problems. Adapt. 🌲🎄🌲 #ChristmasTree#Oregon https://t.co/lRo5zYKLNQ
Cheers to Oregon beer! 🍺
"...my grandparents had no to little idea of where their hops were going. My parents…same situation. Now, my family can go to a grocery store and see beers and realize that our hops are in it. It’s just a heck of a lot of fun.” https://t.co/0KTUb9kJVa
“You may not think about it while you’re drinking your favorite craft beer — but this is the time of year that beer’s biggest flavor ingredient is being harvested.” 🍺 https://t.co/0KTUb9kJVa
Each year, #Oregon blueberry growers provide the equivalent of 3,505 full time jobs & $353.5 million into Oregon's economy. 🫐
More than 14,000 acres of #blueberries are expect to produce 170M+ lbs of this year, another production record!
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The news is out about Beaver Classic!! Check out Food Science & Technology's own Lisbeth Goddik. Thanks @KGWNews for the coverage!
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The new Beaver Classic online store launches today!! Cheeses, jerky, and honey CRAFTED BY STUDENTS right here at @OregonState! #GoBeavs
Store: https://t.co/KIm8EqZCsb
Press release: https://t.co/hlFMC2FSuV
Full video: https://t.co/pcAKr8zkcx
Cherry pollination in the Dalles is coming to an end this week. Thank you to the hard-working orchardists and beekeepers for making some of the tastiest cherries on the planet!
"Bulbs are a really fun way for both new and avid gardeners to be creative. They offer a temporary way to add spring color in your garden and experiment with new combinations. The variety of colors can suit everyone’s preferences." https://t.co/vyipUQ0uz9
Oregon farmers market return at least three times of their sales to their local communities. Find one near you with the Oregon Farmers Markets Association's new interactive map. https://t.co/YDqHEHanP6
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