OSU Women Farmer Networks

The OSU Small Farms Programs hosts three Women Farmer Networks throughout the state.

The League of Women Farmers, Southern Oregon

The League of Women Farmers provides women farmers with opportunities for business networking, expanding knowledge, and socializing in a supportive, open environment.

The League of Women Farmers was the first of OSU's Women Farmer Networks. It began in October of 2007 and since then they have hosted welding classes, pruning workshops, and seed exchanges- always accompanied by a delicous potluck. Follow them on facebook.

Contact: Call the Southern Oregon Small Farms Program at (541)776-7371 ext 208  

Or email one of the coordinators: Tracy Harding or Maud Powell.

Willamette Women's Farm Network (WWFN), Central and Southern Willamette Valley

We are a community of women from central and southern Willamette Valley of Oregon, that are actively engaged in farm and ranch activities. We join together to further our knowledge of farm and ranch related issues both in the market place and in agricultural practices. We are working together to enhance our economic self-sufficiency through shared experience, resources, and visions of how our farm work will impact ourselves and our community. We will provide each member a safe, supportive environment and opportunity to learn safety and lawful practices regarding farming/ranching that promotes responsibility, profitability and conservation of the land.

The WWFN started in November 2008. They keep in touch through an e-mail list-serv and gather together for hands-on learning, farm walks, knowledge sharing, and socializing. One of their highlighted events was a tractor safety and driving training held in the summer of 2010.

Follow them on Facebook.

For more information, contact the coordinator, Melissa Fery  (541) 766-3553   

North Willamette Women Farmer Network

This is the newest of the Women Farmer Networks. The network began forming in the winter of 2010. If you are a female farmer in the region please join us!

For more information, contact the coordinator, Kristin Pool