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![Bryan Andresen, Open Range, Eastern Oregon, 2023, digital photographic print, 20” x 24”. Bryan Andresen, Open Range, Eastern Oregon, 2023, digital photographic print, 20” x 24”.](https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/styles/600x435/public/lp/picbox/andresen_bryan-open_range_eastern_oregon1600.jpg?itok=G4dCrYFt)
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Art About Agriculture touring exhibition will take root at COCC’s Barber Library
Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery is exhibiting “Art About Agriculture: RESOURCEful” from July 3 to Aug. 22,...
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Dr. Jeff Reimer named Department Head of Applied Economics
Following an extensive search, the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University has named Dr. Jeff Reimer as the department head...
![Researchers capture a sample of juvenile fish from the coast of Kodiak Island in Alaska. Researchers capture a sample of juvenile fish from the coast of Kodiak Island in Alaska.](https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/styles/400x290/public/lp/picbox/beachseinedeploy-recover_kodiak2023-190_noaa-afsc_phillman.jpeg?itok=TrNpM0BM)
Pacific cod can’t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves, OSU study finds
“These coastal habitats aren’t supporting fish in the same way that they used to as a result of marine heat waves,” said lead author Hillary...
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Stephanie Harvey named Financial Officer of OSU College of Agricultural Sciences
The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University has named Stephanie Harvey as CAS Financial Officer, effective July 22, 2024....
Recent Hires
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Dr. Jeff Reimer named Department Head of Applied Economics
Jeff Reimer has been in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University since 2005, and has served as the interim department head since September of 2022. His research concerns topics in international trade, agricultural economics, price analysis, labor economics, water resources, and general equilibrium modeling.
![Stephanie Harvey Stephanie Harvey](https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/styles/larch_picbox/public/lp/picbox/stephanie-harvey_cfo800.jpg?itok=bt7D51XD)
Stephanie Harvey named Financial Officer of OSU College of Agricultural Sciences
Harvey is a dedicated financial professional, most recently serving as the Director of Capital Accounting & Financial Planning at Oregon State University. Her focus includes strategic planning and capital project accounting, with the goal of presenting timely and relevant financial information in an accessible format to best support decision-making.
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Dr. Julie Pett-Ridge named Assistant Dean of Graduate Education and Research
Pett-Ridge recently spent two years at the National Science Foundation, as a program manager for large interdisciplinary programs that span ecology, earth science, engineering, chemistry, and social sciences. During this time, she also worked with program managers at USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and at international science agencies on collaborative research funding efforts.
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Dr. S. Patricia Stock named Department Head of Horticulture
Stock joins OSU with an extensive background in horticulture, entomology, and agricultural leadership, making her a valuable addition to our academic community. Stock has acted in many leadership roles, both in academia and extramurally, most recently serving as Dean of the College of Agriculture at California State University Chico.
Annual Report
For more than 150 years, we have stood at the crossroads of conservation and production, innovating new ways to advance the future of agriculture and natural resources.
We partner with industries and communities each day to help the economy and all people thrive.
2022 marked a number of significant milestones, including a new dean, Dr. Staci Simonich. It also marked our highest-ever year of research expenditures and marked the public launch of Oregon State University’s capital campaign.
As we lean into these accomplishments and opportunities, we recognize that now more than ever we remain steadfastly committed to make tomorrow better for everyone.
Awards and Accolades
Celebrating the Legacy of Outstanding Alumni & Friends
The College of Agricultural Sciences celebrates the legacy of our most outstanding alumni and friends. Individuals who have been consummate ambassadors for the College and for Oregon State University. These are people who have had a meaningful impact on Oregon and its agriculture, food and environmental landscapes
faculty + staff awards promotion + tenure recipients student awards alumni + friends awards
2022 Distinguished Alumni Luminary Award
Michelle Armstrong, Wilbur-Ellis
2022 Distinguished Leader Award
Carl and Kim Casale, Casale Ag, LLC
2022 Distinguished Legacy Award
Mohammed Koohmaraie, IEH Laboratories, Meat Division
2022 Hall of Fame Award
David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery
2022 Hall of Fame Award
Verl Holden, Nurseryman and Grower