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  • Freezing fruits and vegetables 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; United States. Dept. of Agriculture; Raab, Carolyn A.; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2007-09)
    Freezing is one of the simplest and least time consuming methods of food preservation. For best quality, it is important to follow directions carefully. Color, flavor, and nutritive value can be affected by freshness of ...
  • Growing Christmas trees in the Pacific Northwest 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Landgren, Chal G.; Fletcher, Richard A.; Bondi, Michael C.; Barney, Danny L.; Mahoney, Ronald Lynn; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2003-06)
    Christmas trees are an enduring holiday tradition. U.S. producers supply about 35 million trees annually. The past few decades have seen the Pacific Northwest’s rise to prominence as the leading Christmas-tree producing ...
  • Growing kiwifruit 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Strik, Bernadine C. (Bernadine Cornelia), 1962-; Cahn, Helen; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 1998-02)
    Kiwifruit are native to southeast Asia. There are more than 50 species in the genus Actinidia, and many have commercial potential. The most common kiwifruit species grown commercially is Actinidia deliciosa cultivar Hayw ...
  • Growing older : sensory changes 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service; Schmall, Vicki L. ([Covallis, Or.] : Extension Service, Oregon State University, Extension. Washington State University, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Idaho, 1980-03)
  • A guide to peppermint insect and mite identification and management 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; United States. Dept. of Agriculture; University of Idaho. Extension; Berry, Ralph E. (Ralph Eugene), 1940-; Fisher, Glenn C.; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service ; [Pullman, Wash.] : Washington State University Extension ; [Moscow, Idaho] : University of Idaho Extension ; [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1993-00-00)
  • Helping memory-impaired elders : a guide for caregivers 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Schmall, Vicki L.; Bowman, Sally R., 1949-; Cleland, Marilyn; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2000-07)
    This publication is designed to give family and professional caregivers a fuller understanding of dementia in later life and ways to cope more effectively with the changes resulting from it. In addition to general care ...
  • Helping older family members handle finances 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Schmall, Vicki L.; Nay, Tim; Bowman, Sally R., 1949-; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2005-10)
    Older people need various degrees of assistance with financial matters. Some need minimal help; for example, help with reading the fine print on bills and financial forms or preparing checks for signature. Others, who ar ...
  • Hiring & working successfully with in-home care providers 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Cleland, Marilyn; Schmall, Vicki L.; Bowman, Sally; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2002-01)
    Despite the challenges, in-home help may be the best option even for a short time. However, deciding what help you need and selecting a worker is a sizable task that requires careful thought, planning, and research. This ...
  • Home canning smoked fish 
    Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension; Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; United States. Dept. of Agriculture; Raab, Carolyn A.; Hilderbrand, Kenneth S.; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 1993-03)
    Smoked fish is considered a delicacy in the Pacific Northwest. Whether caught or purchased, fish can be smoked successfully at home. Once smoked, fish has a short shelf life. Even refrigeration won’t guarantee that smoke ...
  • How to reduce bee poisoning from pesticides 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Riedl, Helmut.; Johansen, Erik; Brewer, Linda J.; Barbour, Jim; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2006-12)
    Commercially managed honey bees pollinate a variety of crops in the Pacific North-­ west, including tree fruits, berries, cucurbits, and crops grown for seed. This activity is economically significant. In 2004, the valu ...
  • Jointed goatgrass 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; United States. Dept. of Agriculture; Colquhoun, Jed; Fandrich, Lynn; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2003-03)
    Jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host.) is a winter annual grass weed that was introduced into the United States in the late 1800s. It is found throughout the continental United States and is most common in the wi ...
  • Keeping track of manure nutrients in dairy pastures 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Downing, Troy (Troy Woerner); Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2001-08)
    Keeping track of nutrient levels in dairy pastures has become an important part of farm management plans. The current recommendation is to fertilize pastures at a level to replace, in equal measure, the nutrients removed ...
  • Land measurement and survey : an introduction for woodland owners 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Holmberg, Joe; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2006-04)
    Generally, surveying means gathering and processing information about the physical earth. It’s the science of determining relative positions of existing points on the earth’s surface or of establishing such points. Meth ...
  • Leathercraft 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Kiesow, John A.; Johnson, Duane P.; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 1975-09)
  • Lingonberry production guide for the Pacific Northwest 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Penhallegon, Ross H., 1951-; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2006-01)
    Lingonberries are in the genus Vaccinium and are closely related to highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) and cranberries (V. macrocarpum L.). Lingonberries are well suited to cooler climates and can be expecte ...
  • Loss and grief in later life 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Schmall, Vicki L.; Bowman, Sally R., 1949-; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 1993-03)
    Designed to help you understand loss and grief and respond to the grief of others; emphasizes losses experienced in later life, however most information is equally applicable to grief throughout adulthood. Covers the fun ...
  • Making decisions about a nursing home 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Schmall, Vicki L.; Bowman, Sally R., 1949-; Pratt, Clara C.; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2003-04)
    Although there are no easy answers to the nursing home decision, this publication gives some guidelines for making decisions, assessing family and community resources, selecting a quality care facility, and dealing with ...
  • Managing irrigation water quality for crop production in the Pacific Northwest 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Hopkins, Bryan G.; Horneck, Donald Arthur; Stevens, Robert G.; Ellsworth, Jason W.; Sullivan, Dan M. (Dan Matthew), 1954-; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2007-08)
    This publication focuses on using water analyses to choose appropriate water treatment and water management practices for irrigated agriculture. It will help determine: • What tests are needed to characterize water qua ...
  • Managing light in dairy barns for increased milk production 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Buyserie, A. C. (Annette C.); Dahl, Geoffrey Eliot; Gamroth, M. J. (Michael J.); Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2001-09)
    Milk production can be increased by managing dairy cows’ exposure to light. Photo period is defined as the duration of light exposure within a 24-hour period. A long-day photo period (LDPP) means exposure to 16–18 hours ...
  • Managing salt-affected soils for crop production 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Extension; University of Idaho. Extension; Horneck, Donald Arthur; Ellsworth, Jaon W.; Hopkins, Bryan G.; Sullivan, Dan M. (Dan Matthew), 1954-; Stevens, Robert G.; Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension ([Covallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service, 2007-11)
    Accumulation of excessive salt in irrigated soils can reduce crop yields, reduce the effectiveness of irrigation, ruin soil structure, and affect other soil properties. This publication is designed to help you evaluate t ...

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