Extension Service Site Publications

• (2025) Small Farms TLC Newsletter-November 2025 Feature article discussing compaction management; education and funding opportunities for small farms and ranches.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC Newsletter - October 2025 Feature article this month discusses the composting methods in Oregon Coast, frequently asked questions, composting in pasture system. Upcoming events include livestock webinar series, composting for farms, coastal forage variety field days in Tillamook, Clatsop and Lincoln counties, agricultural water regulations webinar series, and farm succession and business planning workshops in Tillamook and Clatsop Counties.
  
  
• (2025) Small Farms TLC Newsletter - September 2025 Feature article outlining a roadmap and helpful resources for soil testing; education and funding opportunities for small farms and ranches.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC Newsletter - July 2025 Feature article discussing tools for evaluating soil health; education and funding opportunities for small farms and ranches.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC Newsletter - June 2025 This month, we’re kicking off a new article series all about soil, starting with soil’s main functions and how we can learn more about our soil. Plus, lots of upcoming educational opportunities with topics including movement, camelids, invasive weed management, food product development, and beavers.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC Newsletter - May 2025 This month’s feature article highlights some FAQs to Food Banks, and how community can support the local food banks by making donations and potential marketing outlet with food banks. Events this month include Livestock Webinar Series, Mowing Pastures and Management of Other Natural Areas Webinar, and an in-person Clatsop Soil and Water District Lunch ‘n Learn meeting.
• (2025) Working with food hubs to grow your farm business Discover how partnering with local food hubs can help you grow your farm business by unlocking new wholesale and institutional markets. This guide walks you through what to look for in a hub and how to determine if it fits your products, scale and goals.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC - April 2025 Feature article on working with food hubs to grow your farm business; education and funding opportunities for small farms and ranches.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC - March 2025 This month’s newsletter focuses on farmers markets, covering how SNAP and DUFB benefits work for vendors and shoppers, tips for creating an attractive booth, market timing, and key resources for those looking to sell their products. Also, don’t miss the upcoming events, which includes the Local Food Link event, a business planning and farm financials workshop in Clatsop County, and the Changing Hands Land Connections workshop in Gresham, OR.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC - February 2025 Focus on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business models; Educational opportunities, events, grant information, job openings and more ways to connect with your local small farms community.
• (2025) Small Farms TLC - January 2025 This month’s newsletter explores considerations for selling your produce to restaurants. Event highlights include the Coastal Farmer Mixer and Retreat, the OSU Small Farms Conference and the Lincoln County Meet Your Neighbors networking event.
• (2024) Selling your farm products through the Farm to School program Learn how to sell your farm products to schools and early care centers through Oregon’s Farm to School Program. This guide covers how to get started, meet food safety rules and connect with local buyers.
• (2024) Small Farms TLC - December 2024 This month's newsletter dives deep into the topic of "Selling your Farm Products Through the Farm to School Program." Event Highlights include a webinar for future rural landowners, exploring "what next?" after buying a hemp/cannabis farm and an in-person "Living on the Land Series" in Lincoln County.
• (2024) Revitalizing your pastures: A primer for overseeding pastures in Western Oregon Many farmers are interested in overseeding rather than fully renovating their pastures to revitalize a flagging pasture. This article goes over best practices and considerations for overseeding pastures in Western Oregon.
• (2024) Coastal small farms resources
• (2023) How to Read a Pesticide Label: A Guide for Small and Beginning Farmers Information on how to read a pesticide labels and the importance of understanding process and procedures when handling pesticides.
• (2023) Spring Pasture To-Do’s If you haven't done so already, it’s time for spring management of your pasture. That means soil testing, fertilizing, and weed management.
• (2022) Choosing the right irrigation system for your small farm on the Oregon Coast Irrigation can be an important part of water and drought management for small farms on the Oregon Coast. Explore several different irrigation styles to help you determine the right choice for your farm.
• (2022) Irrigation scheduling for small farms on the Oregon Coast For farmers who have access to it, irrigation can be a helpful tool. There is no one right way to set up or manage an irrigation system. The "best" strategy is as diverse as the types of small farms on the Oregon Coast. These resources provide farmers a foundation of information on science-based irrigation management practices.
• (2023) EEAC Keynote: Working Collaboratively to Improve Community Resilience, Inclusion, and Equity Dr. Dusty Linnell, Associate Professor of Practice, Family and Community Health, and Evie Smith, Small Farms and Master Gardeners Coordinator, share how they came together as an Extension and community collaboration team in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how they overcame language barriers and increased access to programs and services to build community resilience for future crises. Through their collaboration efforts, they were able to create tailored vaccine clinics, space for growing food, and a cultural center where members of the Mesoamerican indigenous and Latin community could come together. By listening to the community members, collaborating with partners and creating tailored solutions, their team has been able to make meaningful impacts in their community.
• (2022) Be prepared: Drought monitoring and planning for your small farm Changing weather patterns show that drought will continue to be a challenge for farmers and ranchers on the central and north coast of Oregon and throughout the state. That's why a drought management plan is essential.
• (2022) Weed management for small farms on the Oregon Coast For farmers and livestock producers on the Oregon Coast, there are many resources available to battle weeds common to the area. Those resources can help identify weeds and offer strategies for controlling them.
• (2022) How to use herbicides to safely control weeds on farms Herbicides can be a useful part of an integrated weed management program for farms. But selecting and applying the appropriate herbicides can be challenging. Here are the key things to consider.
• (2024) Dahlias in Oregon: Planting for a Parade of Late-season Blooms Learn how to adapt dahlia cultivation to the variety of unique growing conditions found in Oregon.