By engaging regularly with their family dog and teaching it a series of tricks and commands, children with developmental disabilities experienced a significant increase in their daily physical activity, a new study from Oregon State University researchers found.
Oregon State University Professor Monique Udell said humans' perception of cats influences how they grow up
Get a garden growing with the Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge! Michelle Markesteyn, Oregon State University Extension’s Farm to School Coordinator, joined KATU to share more about the statewide seed giveaway,
Oregon State University Extension Service announced that OSU Master Gardeners will hold three free classes in Central Oregon in January to teach people how to grow their own food. Two will be in Redmond and one will be in Sisters.
“Barley varieties that dominate the market today were not bred for positive contribution to beer flavor,” says Patrick Hayes, who heads a research team at Oregon State University. “They were bred to meet farmer expectations, like yield and disease resistance, and maltster needs, like protein levels, enzyme package and dormancy.”
The choices go beyond traditional poinsettias and amaryllis. Colorful African violets, gloxinia, cyclamen, orchids, ornamental peppers and Christmas cactus are blooming and readily available. Dress them up with bows and cellophane or combine a few in a basket with store-bought or garden-harvested moss and some decorations and present them as gifts or to a plant lover on your list.
Michelle Markesteyn said her research shows more than 20 positive impacts on participants, including improvements in behavior, cooperation, citizenship skills, cultural identity, skill mastery, responsibility, work ethic and general happiness. They are also an avenue to help students eat better, and research shows child nutrition is tied to academic performance.