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Growing Oregon's Agriculture
The Agricultural Research Foundation was established in 1934
to facilitate, encourage, aid, promote, and engage in scientific
experimentation and research in all branches of agriculture
and related fields including physical, biological, chemical,
economic and social aspects for the benefit of the agricultural
industry. The foundation is the custodian of private, public,
and corporate funding used to support research projects conducted
by scientists associated with Oregon State University.
The architects of this foundation envisioned a corporation
that would collaborate and work in close partnership with
Oregon’s diverse agricultural industries. At their organizational
meeting, it was determined, “Sources of revenue and
income of this corporation shall be gifts, grants, and voluntary
contributions by or with persons, institutions, firms, corporations,
organizations, and others connected, affiliated, associated,
or collaborating with the Oregon State Agricultural Experiment
Station.” With the first contribution of $1000, these
visionary pioneers designed a blueprint for success.
The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Contributions
to the Foundation are deductible and, where applicable, can
help accrue tax benefits. As a corporate affiliate of Oregon
State University, the foundation is located on its campus
in historical Strand Agriculture Hall, Suite 100, Corvallis,
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