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Located along the Rogue River just north of Gold Hill, Del Rio Vineyards and Winery is the home of one of the largest vineyards in Southern Oregon. Del Rio began its existence as the small community of Rock...
The Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) is recognized throughout Southern Oregon for its deep commitment to and support of agricultural research, sustainable growing practices, humane animal...
The Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) is recognized throughout Southern Oregon for its deep commitment to and support of agricultural research, sustainable growing practices, humane animal...
Ousterhout Vineyard, shown here with Agate Ridge in the background, employs a lyre trellis system.
The size of the family tractor was one reason why John Ousterhout planted his grapes in wide rows.
John Ousterhout and daughter Gretchen Hunter stand in front of a row of Sauvignon Blanc.
Old vines at Ousterhout Vineyard showing John's Inverted Lyre trellis system, and the horizontal positioning made possible by their wide rows.
Early season vines at Ousterhout Vineyard, clearly showing the inverted Lyre trellis system and wide planting rows.
Cold and ice are frequent problems on Jackson County's Agate Desert; John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter participated in climate monitoring trials.
Del Rio Vineyards and Winery, shown here along the north side of the Rogue River at Gold Hill, has 14 varieties of grapes planted since 1998 on 185 acres. The south-facing slopes favor warm-climate grapes,...