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Women Farmers and Ranchers and Agricultural Knowledge: Gender. Experience, and Connection

Creator:: Filan, Trina Robin
Abstract:: This research is based on in-depth interviews with 20 women farmers and ranchers from the state of Oregon. These women employ a variety of methods and subscribe to a number of divergent philosophies regarding agricultural practices. The intention of this study is to examine how women who are the primary...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 1997). The 1997 U.S. Census of Agriculture revealed a 14% increase in women farm operators from the

(Re)claiming forestry : a case study of women's empowerment

Creator:: Redmore, Lauren E.
Abstract:: Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners control a significant portion of forestland nationwide. Even though women own or manage NIPF lands, we know very little about how women manage forestland and what barriers women face in forest management. In addition, while there are several forestry organizations available to NIPF owners, few...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: woodland owners in Western Oregon, proved an ideal community to study women in forestry. I approached

Agricultural phosphorus management using the Oregon/Washington phosphorus indexes

Creator:: Sullivan, Dan M. (Dan Matthew), 1954-, Stevens, Robert G., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Phosphorus is an essential element for growth and reproduction of plants and animals. Agricultural enterprises often provide supplemental P to enhance plant and animal performance. Supplemental P inputs are provided in the form of fertilizer or manure for crops, and in the form of feed additives for animals.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: systems. The Oregon and Washington P Indexes follow a format originally suggested for use by the NRCS in

Living between two cultures : an ethnographic study of American women converts to Islam

Creator:: Fisher, Dianna M.
Abstract:: This thesis explores the reasons for conversion to Islam for ten well-educated, Caucasian, American born women of European descent in a small, relatively affluent college town in Oregon, United States. It follows their process of constructing a new identity with their families, with friends, within the Muslim community and within...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for conversion to Islam for ten well- educated, Caucasian, American born women of European descent in

Oregon's Fishing Community Adapting to Change in Policy, Management, and Markets : Documenting Women's Roles and Adaptive Capacity in an Evolving Industry

Creator:: Calhoun, Sarah M.
Abstract:: Commercial fishing research often focuses on ecological (gear, stock assessment, traceability) or economic factors. Truly understanding the social-ecological system requires considering the entire "human dimension" and this includes the social, cultural, and legal/policy aspects as well. An understudied yet important factor is women's contribution to fishing at the family and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: closer look at the role of women in adapting to this impact on the Oregon coast. Some impacts to

Depression, acculturation, and relationship power in Mexican immigrant women: an exploratory study

Creator:: Helfgott, Gabriela I.
Abstract:: One of the largely undetected and untreated health conditions affecting the Latino population in the United States is depression. Although the onset of depression can be influenced by a variety of factors that differ among individuals, Latinos in the United States are subject to certain cultural-specific social and environmental stresses...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: symptoms in Mexican immigrant women. A ---------- sample of 35 women from Benton County, Oregon, was

African-American women faculty teaching at institutions of higher-learning in the Pacific Northwest : Challenges, dilemmas, and sustainability

Creator:: Townsend-Johnson, Linda
Abstract:: Title: African-American Women Faculty Teaching at Institutions of Higher Learning in the Pacific Northwest: Challenges, Dilemas, and Sustainability Institutions of higher learning in the Pacific Northwest have successfully recruited African-American faculty, yet these institutions have difficulty retaining African-American faculty for at least five years. African-American women faculty experience problems obtaining...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: African-American Women Faculty Teaching at Institutions of Higher-Learning in the Pacific Northwest

1984 pest management guide for stone fruits in Oregon

Creator:: Fisher, Glenn C., MacSwan, Iain C., William, Ray D., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Revised March 1984. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Stone Fruits in Oregon Extension Circular 675 / Revised March 1984 OR€GON STAT€ UNIVERSITY 6XTGNSION

Standing in the Way of Control : Small Farmers, Water Use, and Technology Adoption in Oregon

Creator:: Hepperly, Jody R.
Abstract:: In recent years, several interrelated forces—prolonged drought, growing populations, height-ened environmental protections, sustained agricultural use, and hydrologic alterations due to climate change—have increased pressure on water users in the Western United States, where the agricultural sector accounts for up to 90% of total water withdrawals. Technology im-provements developed since the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Standing in the Way of Control: Small Farmers, Water Use, and Technology Adoption in Oregon

2015 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon

Creator:: Skinkis, Patricia A., Pscheidt, Jay W., Peachey, Ed, Dreves, Amy J., Walton, Vaughn M., Kaiser, Clive, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: This publication reviews the growth stages of grapes. For each growth stage (or group of growth stages), the document lists the more effective pesticides used to control insects, weeds, and disease, their rates, and application timing for Oregon grape growers. It also covers the effectiveness of various fungicides for control...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: 2015 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon EM

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Women Farmers and Ranchers and Agricultural Knowledge: Gender. Experience, and Connection

(Re)claiming forestry : a case study of women's empowerment

Agricultural phosphorus management using the Oregon/Washington phosphorus indexes

Living between two cultures : an ethnographic study of American women converts to Islam

Oregon's Fishing Community Adapting to Change in Policy, Management, and Markets : Documenting Women's Roles and Adaptive Capacity in an Evolving Industry

Depression, acculturation, and relationship power in Mexican immigrant women: an exploratory study

African-American women faculty teaching at institutions of higher-learning in the Pacific Northwest : Challenges, dilemmas, and sustainability

1984 pest management guide for stone fruits in Oregon

Standing in the Way of Control : Small Farmers, Water Use, and Technology Adoption in Oregon

2015 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon

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