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Beneficial insects are an important part of any integrated pest management (IPM) plan. Lady beetles and green lacewings are just 2 that are common in Oregon.
Check out how @WilburEllisAg and @AeroTract partnered on this new green lacewing egg dispersal project!
Much of Oregon Agriculture is pollinated by managed bees. Whether that's hives, like we are used to seeing, or managed ground nesting bees (alfalfa!). A lot of work goes into making sure every last plant produces!
#OregonAgriculture#pollinators#PollinatorWeek
You can protect pollinators AND your crops!
Always remember the label is the law! Know and understand the restrictions before purchasing a pesticide. When it comes to insecticides, timing is key!
Visit: epa.gov/pesticide-labels
for more info!
It's Pollinator Week!
OFS has partnered with the @oregonbeeproj to promote and support the science-based strategy for protecting and promoting both wild and managed bees through education, pollinator-friendly practices, and research. #OregonAgriculture#research#PollinatorWeek
The 'Dirty Dozen' list from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) hits again. Don't let this pseudoscientific list inform your decisions. Do the research. Visit: safefruitsandveggies.com/pes… or read up on some peer reviewed research: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…
SAVE THE DATE! Our 4th Annual Conference and Fields and Forests Gala will be October 30th in Salem, Oregon! Join us for an afternoon of learning and an evening celebrating! Visit: ofsonline.org for more!
Today is the first annual Sugarbeet Day at the Oregon State Capitol. In an effort to shine light on seed and sugar production in Oregon! OFS is proud to support! Check out snakeriverbeet.com/
Pesticides approved by the U.S. EPA have to make it through one of the most rigorous scientific review processes in the world. OFS will continue to advocate for science-based policies related to the tools and technologies our land managers need in order to do their jobs.
Who is OFS?
A non-profit coalition advocating for science-based policy, innovation, and stewardship to ensure food and fiber security.
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The Oregon House of Representatives passed HB 4002, overtime for ag workers, after narrowly failing to pass a motion with bipartisan support to protect both farmworkers AND farms. This bill is not ready. Contact your Senator! #orpol#orleg#saveoregonfarmsoregonfb.org/advocacy/?vvsrc…
Big thanks to Dave Phipps for THREE years of leadership as OFS Board Chair. And congratulations to a fantastic forester, Luke Bergey, who is taking on the role of OFS Board Chair for 2022! instagram.com/p/CV6KUlQB20I/…
OFS is a proud sponsor of REAL Oregon - the Resource Education and Agricultural Leadership Program of Oregon. Congrats to Class 5 of the program - what a great group this year! instagram.com/p/CVOfRDVPk3P/…