North Willamette Research and Extension Center

05/28/2026

It’s a busy end of the week at North Willamette Research and Extension Center with back-to-back events and opportunities to connect with our community! From welcoming students for hands-on science exploration to celebrating 65 years of research and outreach.

We can’t wait to see everyone at our upcoming events! 🌱🍓🔬

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, NWREC will be closed Monday, May 25th.

We pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Oregon State University researchers are conducting a statewide survey of Oregon farmers and ranchers about managing drought and other extreme weather and using digital tools. 💦 ☀️

The survey takes about 15–20 minutes, and participants may enter a drawing for one of ten $100 cash vouchers. Your input will help shape future support and programs.

Please scan the QR code or visit: https://beav.es/fcU

05/22/2026

So excited to see the signs go up on our new Extension Pavilion! 😍

We can’t wait to host our community, partners, and visitors next week. The Community Open House is right around the corner! May 30th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 🎉

05/21/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝🌼

Bees are vital to everything we do here at NWREC.

Today, and everyday, we celebrate these incredible pollinators and the important role they play in our ecosystem every single day.

05/20/2026

We were pleased to welcome 150 6th grade science students from Beaumont Middle School to NWREC! 🌱🔬

It’s always exciting to share the impactful research, innovation, and hands-on learning happening here with the next generation of scientists and leaders. Thank you for spending the day with us!

05/15/2026

A little rain didn’t stop us from hosting an incredible group yesterday 🌧️

We were so pleased to welcome 7 delegates from the College of Bioresources and Agriculture at National Taiwan University, along with Dave Stone, for a visit to NWREC.

A huge thank you to Amanda Davis for being the face of NWREC and sharing the impact of our research, and to Patricia Stock for an engaging and informative presentation.

Moments like these remind us how valuable global collaboration and knowledge-sharing truly are 🌎✨

05/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Wei Qiang Yang on receiving the 2026 OSU Advantage / College of Agricultural Sciences Faculty Innovator Award!

Wei's groundbreaking research and dedication as a Blueberry Extension Specialist continue to make a lasting impact on our field. We’re proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the innovation you bring to our community and stakeholders. 👏

05/14/2026

🌱🚜 Mark your calendars! The NWREC Community Open House returns Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Aurora, Oregon!

Join Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center for a FREE, family-friendly event featuring farm tours, equipment displays, gardening tips, food preservation demos, olive oil tasting and more.

Explore cutting-edge research in:

🍓 Berries
🌰 Hazelnuts
🎄 Christmas Trees/Forest Management
🌱 Integrated W**d Management
🌞 Agrivoltaics
🪴 Plant Pathology/Nursery
🫒 Olives
🥕 Vegetable & Specialty Seeds
🐞 IR-4 Pesticide Registation
🚜 Small Farms
🐝 Orchard Bee Association
🌼 Master Gardeners
😋 Master Food Preservation

Hop on a hay wagon tour, meet OSU researchers and Extension experts, and enjoy a BBQ hamburger or hotdog provided by the Canby FFA Alumni. 🙌

05/14/2026

Lots of great treasures! 🚜

THIS WEEKEND: OSU FARM SALE!!
Coming this Saturday the OSUsed Store is hosting our annual Farm Sale where loads of collected supplies and equipment will be up for auction. See a sneak peek at some of the items at the following link, and get ready to bid May 16th, from 7-11am!
https://surplus.oregonstate.edu/public-sales/annual-farm-sale?fbclid=IwY2xjawRoRvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrTXdKeHh4RERsdVJiTkh3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEe_JPwEMfrCzPtVji69knAart3yEFOr_fUQ5qEb0gaNTtukwePxzj9574lShg_aem_I7zaq_HfRcyV5W9VSKdh9Q