Strawberries in Oregon

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Strawberries in Oregon

• Were talking about a top commodity in Oregon.
• By Kelsey Dewey and
• Micah Winburn.

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30 Commodity in Oregon

• Strawberries are ranked 30 in Oregon in 2007.

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Value

• The value on strawberries grown in Oregon is
  16,378,000

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How are strawberries grown in Oregon?

• Strawberries are grown in Oregon by being planted
  in the ground as a seed and then growing into a
  strawberry bush. To produce delicious, juicy
  strawberries!

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5 products that can be created from strawberries
are..

• 1. Strawberry Jam
• 2. Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Milk
  Shakes
• 3. Strawberry Yogurt and Milk
• 4. Strawberry Cake and Strawberry Pie
• 5. Or Enjoy It Directly off the Bush
• Strawberry flavorings are used for many things!

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Grown in Union County?

• Strawberries are grown in Union County but not as
  a commercial product. People grow strawberries as
  a hobby or take them to the Farmers Market.

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Growing Regions

• In the Willamette Valley, Marion County has the
  most production on 2,430 acres.
• In southwestern Oregon, only Douglas County
  produces strawberries on 20 acres.

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Strawberries

• Strawberries are not a top 5 commodity in the
  nation.