Upcoming Events

The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is offered by Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension as a high level course for private landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities.

Each session will be held outdoors at various woodland locations throughout Benton, Linn, and Polk Counties. Instructors to include forestry service agencies and organizations, OSU Faculty, and a number of other local professionals.

The MWM program is unique in that it requires a specific type of person who will fulfill the requirement of 40 volunteer hours over 3 years while representing OSU Extension positively. Volunteer opportunities are not limited to, but can ...

This program is tailored to cattle producers, those working in the cattle industry and those interested in joining the industry.

The objective of the Northwest Oregon Ranching Academy is to provide participants with the most up-to-date information on diverse topics related to cattle production. This is a series with five modules or sessions. The modules are organized to precede major milestones of a spring calving herd; however, the information will also apply to fall calving herds.

The modules will be held on the Oregon State University campus in the Oldfield Building on Saturdays; parking is free. All modules will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm with light refreshments.

• May 23, 2026 - Module 1: Breeding Season - Genetics ...

Thinking of leasing out your farmland?

You're invited to join fellow landholders and farm service providers for an evening of learning and networking. Are you a landholder/land steward considering leasing your land to farmers? Aren't sure where to start? Join OSU Extension Small Farms Program, Oregon Agricultural Trust and Friends of Family Farmers to learn about evaluating your land, building relationships with farmers, contract writing, and more! Landholders will leave knowing the right questions to ask and where to find answers in consideration of leasing their farmland. Light snacks and refreshments are provided.

When: June 2^nd 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Jefferson Community Center

Register: Refundable Deposit Requirement: To confirm your spot, we require a $20 refundable deposit at the time ...

Join Willamette Community Lamb, a 10 acre Veteran owned farm in Albany, as they share their Insights from AMP Grazing" and pasture lambing.

Implementing portable fencing, rotational grazing, and sustainable methods, they are working to connect & grow the local small scale sheep industry.

This is a Regional Small Farm tour, open to all, with Military Veterans attending for free!

Contact [email protected] or (541) 730-3539 for scholarship code or questions.

Hear from soil scientist Nate Stacey, updates on Emerald ash borer, OLEA project updates, Paul Vossen on olive nutrition, a tasting of our olive oil, and a field tour of our olives. Lunch included from Fir Point Farms. Registration closes Wednesday May 27th.

Register here: https://beav.es/fGM