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Economist working to make wind pay

Submitted by griffisa on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 11:32am
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East Oregonian

The court invited Oregon State University extension economist Bruce Sorte to speak on wind and other issues, such as how to generate jobs in rural towns. Sorte is putting together a study of how wind projects affect farmers and the rural economy.

The court invited Oregon State University extension economist Bruce Sorte to speak on wind and other issues, such as how to generate jobs in rural towns. Sorte is putting together a study of how wind projects affect farmers and the rural economy.

Program plants seeds of success

Submitted by griffisa on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 1:12pm
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Statesman Journal

Having a green thumb may come naturally for some people, but others need a little guidance. With that in mind, the Pringle Creek Community partnered with Friends of Salem Saturday Market and the Oregon State University Master Gardener Program to develop a course to teach home gardening.

Having a green thumb may come naturally for some people, but others need a little guidance. With that in mind, the Pringle Creek Community partnered with Friends of Salem Saturday Market and the Oregon State University Master Gardener Program to develop a course to teach home gardening.