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Farmer perspectives on success and challenges : a study of small farms in Oregon's Willamette Valley

Creator:

Pool, Kristin E.

Abstract:

This thesis investigates the success of and challenges facing small farmers operating direct marketing farm businesses in Oregon's Willamette Valley. This qualitative study utilizes participatory methods to gain the unique perspectives of small farmers regarding their success and challenges. Small farms are important players in local food systems and ensuring...

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Masters Thesis
The feasibility of using diploid by tetraploid crosses to obtain triploid hops (Humulus lupulus L.)

Creator:

DeNoma, Jeanine Streeter

Abstract:

The hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is a dioecious, diploid (2n=2x=20) species. Triploid hops (2n=3x=30) are easily obtained from tetraploid by diploid crosses and are preferred because of their natural seedlessness and increased vigor. The female inflorescence is used for flavoring beer. Because brewers require product consistency, the brewing characteristics of...

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Masters Thesis

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Resources for serving as my graduate council representative. In addition, I would like to thank Gail
Restructuring of land and community in the remote rural west : the case of Wallowa County, Oregon

Creator:

Abrams, Jesse

Abstract:

Since at least the 1970s, rural areas in the western United States, as elsewhere across the country and world, have been subject to social, economic, and political forces that have resulted in novel demographic and land tenure trends when compared to previous decades. Collectively, these processes of restructuring have created...

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Dissertation

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interested in my work even when it wasn’t that interesting. A huge thanks to Mary Ann Burrows for her