The Food and Agriculture Media Fellowship program [1] will be held August 7-10, 2022 at Oregon State University.

Oregon is a unique spot to see a wide range of food and agriculture research. The fishing industry is the lifeblood of the Oregon coast. Urban agriculture, breweries and restaurants have transformed Portland into a foodie mecca. The Willamette Valley, home to Oregon State University, produces more than 170 crops, ranging from hops to hemp to wine grapes. Only California produces a higher number of agricultural products in the United States.

Highlights of the fellowship include:

• visiting one of the only research breweries on a college campus
• learning about how technology is shaping the future of agriculture
• walking through agricultural fields in the shadows of snow-capped Mount Hood
• touring a unique urban food research center in Portland

Watch a one-minute video [2] showcasing what you will see during the fellowship. The program is modeled after a marine science media fellowship [3] we held in 2018.

 Details:

• Oregon State University will select up to 15 journalists for the fellowship.
• Oregon State will cover expenses during the time of the fellowship.
• Fellows will be responsible for transportation to and from the start and end points of the fellowship.
• The fellowship is open to journalists across all media platforms.
• Freelancers and international journalists are encouraged to apply.
• Fellows will be expected to abide by COVID-19 guidelines.

More information and application [4]. The deadline to apply is May 1.