Education

*Ambrosino, M.D., J.M. Luna, P.C. Jepson, and C. Peirera. 2007. Hoverfly oviposition response to aphids in broccoli fields. Ent. Exp. Appl. 122:99-107.

*Ambrosino, M.D., J.M. Luna, P.C. Jepson, and S.D. Wratten. 2006. The relative frequencies of visits by predacious hoverflies, other beneficial insects and herbivores to selected insectary plants. Environ. Entomol. 35:394-400.

Gurr, G. M., S. D. Wratten, and J. M. Luna. 2003. Multi-function agricultural biodiversity: pest management and other benefits. Basic and Applied Ecology 4:107-116.

Luna, J. M. and M. L. Staben. 2002. Strip tillage for sweet corn production: yield and economic return. HortScience. 37(7): 1040-1044.

*Colley, M.R. and J. M. Luna. 2000. The relative attractiveness of potential beneficial insectary plants to aphidophagous hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae). Environ. Entomol. 29:1054-1059.

Morris, J. L., V. G. Allen, D. H. Vaughan, J. M. Luna, and M. A. Cochran. 1998. Establishment of corn in rotation with alfalfa and rye: influence of grazing, tillage and herbicides. Agron. J.. 90:837-844.

*Clark, M. S., J. M. Luna, and R. R. Youngman. 1995. Estimation of adult carabid absolute densities in a no-till corn field by removal sampling. Appl. Soil Ecol. 2:  185-193.

Luna, J. M., V. G. Allen, J. P. Fontenot, W. L. Daniels, D. H. Vaughan, E. S. Hagood, D. B. Taylor, and C. A. Laub. 1994. Whole farm systems research: an integrated crop and livestock systems comparison study. Amer. J. Alter. Agric. 9: 57-63.

Ess, D., D. H. Vaughan, J. M Luna, and P. G. Sullivan. 1994. Energy and economic savings from the use of legume cover crops in Virginia corn production. Amer. J. Alter. Agric. 9: 178-185.

*Clark, M. S., J. M. Luna, N. D. Stone, and R. R. Youngman 1994. Generalist predator consumption of armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and effect of predator removal on damage in no-till corn. Environ. Entomol. 23: 617-622.

*Clark, M. S., J. M. Luna, N. D. Stone, and R. R. Youngman. 1993. Habitat preferences of generalist predators in reduced-tillage corn. J. Entomol. Soc. 28: 404-416.

Luna, J. M. and F. W. Ravlin. 1992. Evaluation and calibration of sampling methods used to estimate abundance of alfalfa weevil larvae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). J. Entomol. Sci. 27: 202-208.

*Laub, C. A. and J. M. Luna. 1992. Winter cover crop suppression practices and natural enemies of armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in no-till corn. Environ. Entomol. 21: 41-49.

*Sullivan, P. G., D. J. Parrish, and J. M. Luna. 1992. Cover crop contributions to N supply and water conservation in corn production. Amer. J. Alter. Agric. 6(3): 106-114.

*Laub, C. A, and J. M. Luna. 1991. Influence of winter cover crop suppression practices on seasonal abundance of armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), cover crop regrowth, and yield in no-till corn. Environ. Entomol. 20: 749-754.

*Laub, C. A. and J. M. Luna 1991. Diurnal abundance and spatial distribution of armyworm, Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haworth) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in no-till corn. J. Entomol. Sci. 26: 261-266.

Luna, J. M., S. J. Fleischer, and W. A. Allen. 1983. Development and validation of sequential sampling plans for potato leafhopper (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) in alfalfa. Environ. Entomol. 12: 1690-1694.

Luna, J. M., H. M. Linker, J. L. Stimac, and S. L. Rutherford. 1982. Estimation of absolute larval densities and calibration of relative sampling methods for velvetbean caterpillar (Anticarsia gemmatalis Hub.) in soybean. Environ. Entomol. 11: 497-502.

Fleischer, S. J., W. A. Allen, J. M. Luna, and R. L. Pienkowski. 1982. Absolute density estimation from sweep sampling with a comparison of absolute density sampling techniques for adult potato leafhopper in alfalfa. J. Econ. Entomol. 75: 425-430.

Conference Proceedings
Luna, J.M. 2007. Reduced tillage for vegetables in the Pacific Northwest. Proc. Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo. Syracuse, NY.P. 80-82.

Luna, J.M. 2006. Development of an IPM program for the western spotted cucumber beetle in snap beans. Proc. Oregon Hort. Soc. 96: 1-7.

Luna, J.M. and M.L. Staben. 2001 Evaluation of strip-till vegetable production systems for the Willamette Valley. Proc. Oregon Hort. Soc. 91:160-166

Luna, J.M. and M.L. Staben. 2000. Evaluation of strip-till vegetable systems for western Oregon. Pages 53-61 in Conservation Tillage Success Stories from around the US, (conference proceedings). Univ. Calif. Dept. Vegetable Crops, Davis.

Luna, J.M. and M.L. Staben. 1998. Biologically integrated vegetable production systems using cover crops and strip tillage. Proc. Soil Biology MiniCourse, Corvallis, OR. pp. 77-83.

Luna, J.M. and *T. O'Brien. 1996. Strip-tillage and cover crop systems for vegetable production. Proc. Oregon Society of Weed Science 45:36-45.

Luna, J.M. and D. McGrath. 1996. Evaluation of winter annual cover crops for western Oregon vegetable production systems. Proc. Oregon Hort. Soc. 87:100-104.

Luna. J.M. and D. McGrath. 1993. Multiple impacts of cover crops in horticultural systems. Proc. Oregon Hort. Soc. 84:198-205.

McGrath, D. M. Silviera, J. Ammon, D. Curtis, and J. Luna. 1993. Coordinated on-farm reserach: testing alternatives to Ronilan for mold control in snap bean. Proc. Oregon Hort. Soc. 84:113-119.

Seiter, S. R. William, J. Luna, D. McGrath, and T. TenPas. 1994. Mutual learning in a participatory on-farm research project in Oregon, USA. Pages 863-864 In Proc. of International Symposium on Systems-oriented Research in Agriculture and Rural Development, Montpellier, France.

Luna. J.M. 1993. Teamwork approaches to more sustainable agriculture programs. Pages 22-24 In Proc. Souther Region Sustainable Agriculture Workshop, Callaway Gardens, GA. 

 Numbered Extension Publications
Luna, J.M. and M.L. Staben. 2003. Strip tillage vegetable production systems for western Oregon. OSU Extension. Publ. EM 8824. 12 pp.

Luna, J.M., *M.R. Colley, and M.L. Staben. 2000. Enhancing biological control with beneficial insectary plants. Page 126-132 in IPM in Oregon: Achievements and Future Directions, M. Shenk and M. Kogan, eds. Oregon State Univ. Exten. Serv. Spec. Report 1020.

Peachey, E. J.M. Luna, R. Dick and R. Sattell. 1999. Cover crop weed suppression in annual rotations. OSU Extension Publ. EM 8725. 8 pp.

Cogger, C., D. Havens, S. Fransen, J. Luna. W. Anderson,, and S. Kuo. 1997. Cover crops for home gardens in western Washington and Oregon. Washington State Univ. Coop. Ext. Pub. No EB1824. 7 pp.

Sattell, R., R. Dick, D. Hemphill, R. Ingham, R. Karow, D. Kaufman, J. Luna, B. Mansour, D. McGrath, E. Peachey, and R. William. 1998. Using cover crops in Oregon. OSU Extension Publ. EM 8704. 50 pp.

Reports on Original Research
Luna, J.M. 2003. Conservation tillage systems for organic vegetable production. Organic Farming Research Foundation Information Bulletin 12:14-16.

Luna, J.M. and M. Ambrosino. 2002. Enhancement of biological control with insectary plantings. Organic Farming Research Foundation Information Bulletin. 11:27-28.

Luna, J.M. and D.G. McGrath. 1995. Evaluation of cereal and legume cover crops for western Oregon vegetable production. OSU Dept. of Horticulture Special Report. 19 pp.

Peachey, E. R. William, and J. Luna. 1993. Weed suppression, white mold incidence, and snap bean yield in fall-planted cover crop residue systems. Pages 9-13 In Horticultural Weed Control 1993 Report, OSU Dept. of Horticulture, Corvallis.

National Publications (peer reviewed)
Luna, J.M. 1999. Multiple farm collaborative research. In How to conduct research on your farm or ranch. V. Burton, ed. USDA Sustainable Agriculture Network, Washington, D.C. 12 pp.

Graduate students advised and directed

Name	Degree	Student Status
(Directed at OSU)
Amy Garrett	M.S. Horticutlure	Currently enrolled
Mario Ambrosino	Ph.D. Entomology	Completed, 2006
Micaela Colley	M.S. Horticulture	Completed, 1998
Timothy O'Brien	M.S. Horticulture	Completed, 1998
Segundo, Nova Angustia	M.S. Horticulture	Completed, 1995
Winston Thompson	M. Ag	Completed
(Directed at VPI & SU)
Sean Clark	M.S. Entomology	Completed, 1993
Curtis Laub	M.S. Entomology	Completed, 1990
Preston Sullivan	Ph.D Agronomy	Completed, 1990
Diane Reaver	M.S. Plant Pathology	Completed, 1989

Courses Taught

Number/Title of Course (credits)		Credits	Term
HORT 405 Organic Vegetable Production Systems		(4)	S 2007
ENT 442/542 IPM Systems		(4)	W 2007
ENT 442/542 IPM Systems		(4)	W 2006
HORT 480x/580x Agroecology		(3)	W 1993
HORT 477x/577x Agroecology		(4)	W 1995
HORT 477x/577x Agroecology		(4)	S 1997
HORT 507 Seminar preparation		(1)	F 1997
HORT 507 Seminar preparation		(1)	S 1998
HORT 507 Seminar preparation		(1)	F 1998
HORT 507 Seminar preparation		(1)	W 1999

 
Guest Lectures in Other Classes

CSS 599	2007. Using cover crops in organic farming systems.  In Nutrient management in organic farming systems.
CSS 499	2006. Living mulch systems for organic vegetable produciton. In Organic farming methods and practice.
HORT 512	2006. Research programs in conservation farming systems. In Horticulture Seminar
HORT 300	2006, 2005, 2004, 2007, 1997. Conservation tillage systems. In Introduction to Crop Production.
HORT 405	2006, 2004, 2003. Multifunctional ground covers for wine grape production. In Viticulture.
HORT 299	2006. Pest management in organic systems. In Organic Farming and Gardening.
HORT 111	2006, 2005, 2004, 2003. Sustainable agriculture: Defining the middle ground, In Intro to Horticultural Crop Production.
BIOL 430	2004. Sustainable agriculture, paradigms, and conservation tillage. In Issues in Biotechnology.
ENT 311	2003. Biological control and natural enemies. In Introduction to Entomology.
CSS 199	2003. Using participatory on-farm research models for innovation in vegetable cropping systems. In  Farming Today for Tomorrow.
FS 499	2002. Sustainable agriculture and perspectives on biotechnology. In  Issues in Agricultural and Natural Resource Biotechnology.
VMW 260	2001. Cover Cropping in Vineyards. In Soil and Plant Nutrition. Chemekata Community College.
ENT 442/542	2000. Habitat management practices to enhance biological pest control. In Principles of Insect Pest Management: Systems Design.
AREC 407	1999. Production practices for sustainable agriculture. In Sustainable Production, Processing and Marketing of Food.
HORT 300	1998. Sustainable agriculture: principles and practice. In Introduction to Crop Production.
HORT 511X	1996. Agroecology and Integrated Farming Systems. In Research and Educational Perspectives in Horticulture.
AG 407/507	1995. Sustainable agriculture. In Contemporary Issues in Agriculture.
HORT 451	1995. Design criteria for cover selection in integrated fruit production systems. In Tree Fruit Physiology and Culture.
HORT 480/580	1994. Integrating conservation tillage systems and cover crops for vegetable production. In Cropping Systems and Decision Making.
CSS 440/540	1994. Sustainable agriculture: specific examples of weed managment alternatives in farming systems research. In Weed Control.

Invited Presentations
Luna, J.M. 2007. Developments and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Growing Green Enterprise Workshop, Monmouth, OR.

Luna, J. M. 2007. Progress towards an IPM program for the 12-spot beetle in snap beans. Oregon Horticultural Society, Albany, OR. 

Luna, J. M. 2007. Assessing risks and benefits of an IPM program for snap beans. Norpac Cooperative Annual Mtg. Salem, OR.

Luna, J. M. 2007. Reduced tillage for vegetables in the Pacific Northwest. Proc. Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo. Syracuse, NY.

Luna, J. M. 2006. Implementing an IPM Program in Oregon Snap Beans. iSNAP Agricultural Professional Training meeting. Corvallis, OR

Luna, J. M. 2006. Developing an IPM program for the 12-spot beetle in snap beans. Oregon Horticultural Society, Salem, OR.

Luna, J. M., A. Poole, and W. Beck. 2005. A landscape-level approach to developing an IPM program for the western spotted cucumber beetle. Water, Wildlife and Pesticides Regional IPM Conference. Portland OR.

Luna, J. M. 2004. Recent advances in using kairomone baits to control the western spotted cucumber beetle. Oregon Horticultural Society, Salem, OR.

Luna, J. M. 2004. Conservation tillage in Oregon. Western Region Conservation Tillage Conference, Five Points, CA.

Luna, J. M. 2003. Conservation tillage and cover cropping systems for vegetable production.   LandWISE Conservation Tillage Symposium, Hastings, New Zealand.

Luna, J. M. 2002. Applying theory to practice in conservation biological control: Lessons from a model system using broccoli, cabbage aphids, and predacious hoverflies. National Meeting, Entomological Society of America. Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Luna, J. M. 2001. Sustainable agriculture as part of working landscapes. Oregon Sustainability Conference, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 2000. Habitat management strategies to enhance conservation biological control. National Meeting, Amer. Soc. of Agron., Minneapolis, MN.

Luna, J. M. 1999. Conservation tillage vegetable production systems. Univ. of California Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Field Day. Davis, CA.

Luna, J. M. 1999. Strip-tillage vegetable production systems. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Assn. Annual Meeting, Pasco, WA.

Luna, J. M. 1999. Systemic aquired resistance: managing soil ecology to enhance pest resistance in plants. California Ecological Farming Conference, Pacific Grove, CA.

Luna, J. M. 1999. Enhancing natural enemy effectiveness in agroecosystems through habitat management. IPM in Oregon: Achievements and Future Directions Conference. Corvallis, OR

Luna, J. M. 1999. Strip-till vegetable production systems for organic vegetable production. California Ecological Farming Conference, Pacific Grove, CA.

Luna, J. M. 1998. Integrating cover crops and strip-tillage for vegetable production. Univ. of Calif. Conf. on Emerging Soil Management Options for California. Davis, CA.

Luna, J. M. 1998. Biologically integrated farming systems: Integrating multiple components of sustainability. Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Luna, J. M. 1998. Biologically integrated farming systems: Integrating multiple components of sustainability. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Luna, J. M. 1998. Integrated vegetable production systems utilizing cover crops and strip-tillage--experiences from the USA. Heinz-Wattie Grower Education Meeting, Fielding, New Zealand.

Luna, J. M. 1998. Using beneficial insectary plants to enhance resources for natural enemies. National Workshop on Redesigning Agroecosystems to Reduce Pest Outbreaks. Las Vegas, NV.

Luna, J. M. 1996. Strip-tillage and cover crop systems for vegetable production. Ore. Weed Sci. Soc., Hood River, OR. 

Luna, J. M. Strip-tillage and cover crops in vegetable production systems. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Conf., Pasco, WA.

Luna, J. M. 1994. Participatory models for enhancing farmer ownership of research in sustainable agriculture. Ann. Meeting Rural Sociological Society, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1993.Whole farm systems research: An integrated crop and livestock systems comparison study. National Science and Sustainability Conference, Bellevue, WA.

Luna, J. M. 1992. Teamwork approaches to developing sustainable agriculture programs. Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Workshop, Atlanta, GA.

Luna, J. M. 1992. On-farm research: creating new partnerships. Farming for Profit and Stewardship Workshop, Corvallis, OR.

Volunteered Presentations at Professional Meetings
 

* indicates graduate student under my supervision

Luna, J. M., W. C. Beck, and A. R. Poole. 2006. Development and evaluation of an IPM program for the western spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata) in snap beans in Western Oregon. National Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Indianpolis, IN.

Luna, J. M., A. Schaefer, J. Reich and A. Poole. 2004. Kairomone- mediated traps and trap cropping for management of the western spotted cucumber beetle, Diabrotica undecimunctata undecimpunctata. National Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Salt Lake City, UT. 

*Ambrosino, M., P. Jepson, J. Luna, and S. Wratten. 2003. Hoverfly plant resource management for enhanced aphid pest management in broccoli. National Meeting, Entomological Society of America, Cincinnati, OH.

Luna, J. M. and M. L. Staben. 2000. Strip tillage systems for vegetable production. Western Region SARE Conference, Farming for Profit, Stewardship and Community. Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M., M. L. Staben, and M. R. Colley. 1998. Development of integrated vegetable production systems for the Pacific Northwest. National Conf. on Sustainable Agriculture. Austin, TX.

*O’Brien, T. J. and J. M. Luna. 1998. Effect of strip-tillage on weed densities in a broccoli production system in the Pacific Northwest. Western Weed Science Soc. Meeting, Kona, Hawaii.

Staben, M.L. and J.M. Luna. 1998. Strip tillage and cover crops to enhance soil and water quality and improve farm profitability. Agriculture and Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest. Yakima, WA.
Luna, J. M., T. J. O’Brien, and M. S. Staben. 1997. Integrating strip-tillage and cover crops for vegetable production systems. National Meeting, Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci., Salt Lake City, UT.

Luna, J. M., M. S. Staben, and T. J. O’Brien. 1997. Integration of cover crops and strip-tillage systems for vegetable production in the Pacific Northwest. National Conf. Cover Crops, Soil Quality and Ecosystems, Sacramento, CA.

*Colley, M. and J. M. Luna. 1997. Relative attractiveness of potential insectary plants to hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) and parasitic wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae and Braconidae). National Mtg., Entomol. Soc. Amer., Nashville, TN.

Luna, J. M. , M. Peters, and M. Wolf. 1994. Innovative nutrient and erosion control measures in short and medium rotation diversified agricultural cropping systems. International River Quality Symposia, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M., D. McGrath, R. William, S. Seiter, and T. Ten Pas. 1994. Collaborative learning and participatory on-farm research: cover crops and vegetable production systems. National Meeting, Amer. Soc. Hort. Science, Corvallis, OR.

*Ten Pas, T. and J. M. Luna. 1994. Relay interplanting cover crops in sweet corn. National Meeting, Amer. Soc. Hort. Science, Corvallis, OR.

Seiter, S., R. William, J. Luna, D. McGrath, T. Ten Pas. 1994. Farmer/scientist research in participatory on-farm trials. National Meeting, Amer. Soc. Hort. Science, Corvallis, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1992. Cover crops and conservation tillage systems. Farmer-to-Farmer and Researcher Mentorship for Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Verona, Italy.

Regional Presentations

*Indicates graduate students under my supervision

*O’Brien, T. J.,  J. M. Luna., and C. Mallory-Smith. 1997. Effects of organic soil amendments on broccoli, corn, and weed growth. Western Weed Sci. Soc. Mtg., Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1996. Integration of cover crops and strip-tillage for vegetable production systems. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Extension and Research Mtg. The Dalles, OR.

Luna, J. M. and D. McGrath. 1996. Evaluation of cereal and legume cover crops for western Oregon vegetable production. Oregon Horticultural Society Meeting, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1996. Selection and management of cover crops for vegetable production. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Conf., Pasco, WA.

Luna, J. M. 1994. University programs for sustainable agriculture. Pacific Northwest Tilth Conference, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1994. Participatory on-farm research. Pacific Northwest Tilth Conference, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1993. Multiple roles of cover crops in berry production systems. Oregon Horticultural Society Meeting, Portland, OR.

Luna, J. M. 1993. Models for agricultural sustainability. National Direct Marketing Conference. Portland, OR.

  EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Non-Credit Courses and Professional Development Programs Organized

2003 Organizer and presenter. Strip-relay intercropping vegetable production systems for home gardens and small acreage. Marion Garden Field Day. (15 attendees).

2002 Organizer. Information Resources for Enhancing Economic and Environmental Sustainability. Extension Agent In-Service Educational Program. Prineville, OR. (28 Extension agents and NRCS fieldmen)

2002 Organizer and Presenter. Cover Crop Field Day. Kenagy Farm, Albany, OR. (25 attendees).

2002 Organizer and Presenter. Cover Crops for Home Gardens. Master Gardener Training Program, Salem, OR. (28 attendees)

2001 Organizer and Presenter. Cover Cropping for Vineyards. Twilight Tour, Croft Vineyard, Monmouth, OR. (27 growers and agricultural professionals).

2001 Organizer. Conservation Farming Twilight Field Tours 2001. Corvallis and Dayton, OR. (65 attendees)

2000 Organizer. Co-chair,Western Region USDA-SARE Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Portland, OR. (550 attendees)

2000 Organizer and Presenter. Conservation Farming Field Day, Dever-Conner, OR. (32 growers and agricultural professionals)

1999 Organizer and Presenter. Conservation Farming Field Day. Stayton, OR. Extension In-Service Education Program. (67 growers and agricultural professionals)

1999 Organizer and Presenter. Emerging Soil Management Options for Oregon Vegetable Production. Salem, OR. Extension In-Service Education Program. (95 growers and agricultural professionals)

1998 Organizer and Presenter. Composting Conference. Corvallis, OR. Extension In-Service Education Program. (93 growers and agricultural professionals)

Organizer and Presenter. Soil Biology Min-Course. Corvallis, OR. Extension In-Service Education Program. (97 growers and agricultural professionals)

1997 Organizer and presenter. Cover Crops for Soil Improvement, Water Quality and Pest Management Workshop. Corvallis, OR. Extension In-Service Education Program. (90 growers and agricultural professionals)

Organizer and presenter. Conservation Farming Field Day. Corvallis, OR. Extension In-Service Education Program. (45 Agricultural professionals)

1996 Member, Program Planning Committee, and presenter. Oregon Small Farm Conference, McMinnville, OR. (275 growers and landowners)

Co-Organizer. Organic Farming Workshop. Extension In-Service Education Program. Corvallis, OR. (18 Extension agents and agricultural professionals).

1995 Co-Organizer and presenter. Soil Quality Workshop. Extension In-Service Education Workshop. Aurora, OR. (88 Agricultural professionals)

Member, Program Planning Committee, and presenter. Assessing Agricultural Sustainability, an Extension In-Service Education Workshop. Richland, WA. (65 growers and agricultural professionals)

Organizer and presenter. Conservation Tillage Field Day. Corvallis, OR. (38 growers and agricultural professionals)

Organizer and presenter. Cover Crop Twilight Tour, Independence, OR. (14 growers)

1994 Organizer and presenter. Pacific Northwest Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Systems. Portland, OR. (400 growers and agricultural professionals)

Organizer and presenter. Cover Crop Twilight Tour, Salem, OR. (25 growers and agricultural professionals)

1993 Organizer and presenter. Soil Quality and Cover Crop Workshop and Field Day (85 growers and agricultural professionals)

Organizer and presenter. Cover crop Twilight Tours, Salem, Mollala (45 growers and agricultural professionals)

In-Service Training for Extension Agents, Federal and State Agency, and Agribusiness Personnel (Invited Presentations)

Luna, J. M. 2004. Strip tillage vegetable production : experience from conventional and organic systems research.   OSU Soil Biology Workshop, Aurora, OR. (47 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 2004. Conservation tillage systems. OSU Soil Management in Field Nurseries Workshop. Aurora, OR. (60 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 2004. Conservation tillage vegetable production. Far West Agribusiness Assn. Salem, OR. (40 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 2003. Evaluation of perennial cover crops for Oregon vineyards. Vineyard Cover Crop Tour, Dundee, OR. (15 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 2003. Multifunctional ground covers for Oregon vineyards. Vineyard Cover Crop and Environmental Land Use Workshop, Aurora, OR. (55 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2002. Cover crops and conservation tillage for enhancing water quality. Oregon Dept. of Agriculture staff training. Salem, OR. (20 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2000. Integrated vegetable production systems: increasing farm profit and water quality. Groundwater Research and Development Conference, Salem, OR (75 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2000. Sustainable agriculture: a quest for continual improvement. OSU Summer Agricultural Institute, Corvallis, OR (28 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 1999. The need for conservation tillage. Conference onEmerging Soil Management Options for Oregon Vegetable Production, Salem, OR. (95 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1999. Integrated farming systems to reduce impacts on water quality. North Santiam Watershed Council, Stayton, OR (25 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1998. Sustainable agriculture: principles and practices. Oregon High School Agriculture Teachers Summer Conference. Newport, OR. (65 attendees). Instruction Evaluation: 4.48 (on a 5.0 scale).

Luna, J. M. 1998. Reducing impacts of agriculture on water quality through use of integrated farming methods.  Clackamas Watershed Council, Clackamas, OR (30 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1998. Strip tillage and cover crops to enhance soil and water quality and improve farm profitability.Conference on Agriculture and Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest. Yakima, WA.(92 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 1998. Manipulating ecological processes within farming systems to achieve multiple goals of sustainability. Soil Biology Mini-Course. Corvallis, OR. (97 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 1998. Conservation tillage systems: increasing profitability, enhancing soil and water quality, and fostering environmental stewardship. Soil Biology Mini-Course. Corvallis, OR. (97 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1997. Crop management practices for surface and groundwater protection. Natural Resources Staff Orientation and Training, Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environmental Quality, Salem, OR. (45 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1997. Sustainable agriculture: principles and practice. Northwest Center for Sustainable Resources. Salem, OR. (12 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1995. Experimental design principles and on-farm research methodology. Professional In-Service Education Workshop, Great Falls, MT.   (46 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1995. Role of winter annual cover crop polycultures for nitrogen capture and fixation in vegetable production systems. Oregon Horticultural Society Ann. Mtg., Portland, OR.   (55 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1995. Sustainable agriculture: concepts and practices. Capital Press In-Service Education Symposium for staff writers. Salem, OR. (35 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1994. Enhancing collaborative learning through participatory on-farm research. OSU Cooperative Extension Annual Conference, Corvallis, OR. (125 attendees) (poster)

Luna, J. M. 1994. Involving growers in the design and implementation of on-farm research. Benton Co. Soil and Water Conservation. District Meeting, Corvallis, OR. (12 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1994. Using cover crops for improved soil quality and reduction of groundwater contamination from nitrate leaching. Western Farm Service Grower Education Meetings, Corvallis and Salem, OR. (85 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1994. Cover crops for vegetable production systems. Willamette Field Representatives Meeting, Salem, OR. (65 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Sustainable agricultural systems in the Pacific Northwest. Integrated Plant Protection Center International IPM Training Program, Corvallis, OR. (25 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Sustainable agriculture principles and practices.   Japanese Extension Agent Training, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. (12 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Integrating cover crops in Northwest vegetable production. Pacific Northwest Extension Vegetable Crops. Conf., The Dallas, OR (18 attendees)

Presentations at Producer Educational Meetings

Luna, J. M. 2006. Soil quality and pest management for organic gardening. Insights into Gardening Workshop, Corvallis, OR. (145 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 2002. Reduced tillage planting systems in the Willamette Valley. Oregon Horticultural Society, Keizer, OR. (190 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2002. Multifunctional ground covers for Oregon vineyards. Oregon Wine Symposium, Corvallis, OR. (250 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2002. Cover crops for Oregon vineyards. Umpqua Valley Annual Grape Tour, Roseburg, OR. (25 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2002. Organizational structure of the Oregon Extension Service. Southern Moldova Farmers Association, Cantimer, Republic of Moldova. (35 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2002. Integrated vegetable production systems. Southern Moldova Farmers Association, Cahul, Republic of Moldova. (23 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2001. Multiple functioning ground covers for Oregon vineyards. Oregon Vineyard Soil Forum, Yamhill, OR. (145 attendees).

Luna, J. M. 2001. Conservation tillage systems. Selwyn Sustainable Agriculture Society, Canterbury, New Zealand. (30 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 2001. Strip-tillage systems for vegetable production. Hawke’s Bay Landcare Growers Meeting, Hastings, New Zealand (40 attendees)

Luna, J. M. and C. Hendricks. 2000. Strip-till vegetable production. Oregon Hort. Soc., Corvallis, OR. (270 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1999. Cover crops to enhance soil organic matter. Spring Seminar, Bandon Organic Growers Assn. Bandon, OR. (30 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1999. Strip-tillage vegetable production systems. Conservation Farming Field Day, Stayton, OR (67 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1998. Potential application of beneficial insectary plantings to enhance biological control in orchard systems. Integrated Fruit Production Meeting, Hood River, OR (35 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1997. On-farm evaluation of perennial legume cover crops in pear orchards. Mid-Columbia Integrated Fruit Production Workshop, Hood River, OR. (45 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1997. Minimum-tillage vegetable production systems. Oregon Processed Vegetable Growers Meeting, Salem, OR. (125 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1996. Strategies for in-row cover crop management in tree fruit systems. Mid-Columbia Integrated Fruit Production Workshop, Hood River, OR. (25 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1996. Conservation tillage and cover crops for enhancing soil and water quality and farm profitability. Eugene Farmers' Coop Grower Education Meeting, Junction City, OR. (24 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1996. Using cover crops in diversified farming systems. Oregon Small Farm Conference, McMinnville, OR. (85 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1995. Nitrogen cycling in cover crops. Mid-Columbia Integrated Fruit Production Workshop, Hood River, OR. (40 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1995. Spring management of cover crops for vegetable production. Cover Crop Twilight Tour, Independence, OR (16 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1994. Integration of cover crops in vegetable production systems. Pacific Northwest Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Portland, OR. (115 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1994. Multiple impacts of cover crops in horticultural systems. Farming for Profit and Stewardship Soil Quality Conference, Corvallis, OR. (85 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Cover crop management for soil quality. Western Farm Service Squash Growers Meeting, Albany, OR. (35 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Methods for conducting on-farm research. Washington Tilth Conference, Yakima, WA. (55 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Selection and management of cover crops for Oregon vegetable production. Agripac Growers Meeting, Salem, OR. (75 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Impacts of cover crops on soil quality in Western Oregon vegetable systems. Agripac Growers Meeting, Eugene, OR. (50 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Cover crops in fruit production systems. OSU Fruit School and Field Day, Corvallis, OR. (24 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. Results of the OSU on-farm research program. Oregon Tilth Meeting, Tualatin, OR. (60 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1993. On-farm research and soil quality. Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission Meeting, Salem, OR. (85 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1992. Cover crops for nitrogen and water quality. Nitrogen Management Field Day, Salem, OR. (20 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1992. Conservation tillage and ecological agriculture. Annual Oregon Tilth Meeting, Corvallis, OR. (35 attendees)

Luna, J. M. 1992. Enhancing soil organic matter and nutrient cycling: Characteristics of the phosphorus cycle. OSU Phosphorus Workshop, Hillsboro, OR. (35 attendees)