(2022) Avian Influenza in Oregon (Recorded) In a recent webinar, Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian, provided details about the avian influenza, health concerns for people and other animals, prevention/biosecurity and the quarantines.
(2022) Oregon Farm Direct Marketing: Guidelines for Selling Eggs
(2022) Oregon Farm Direct Marketing: Selling Eggs Do you produce and sell eggs directly to consumers? If so, there are specific labeling and handling requirements that you need to follow to qualify for the farm-direct licensing exemption and stay legal. Learn about the requirements and best practices for providing high-quality eggs to your customers. It is important to remember that although you may qualify for a license exemption, you are not exempt from following food safety guidelines.
(2022) Online Course: Developing a successful agritourism business in Oregon If you've considered agricultural tourism as an option for your farm business, then this is the class for you. Over the course of this program, you will build an understanding of the multiple elements involved in setting up and managing a successful agritourism enterprise.

These topics include types of agricultural tourism enterprises and how agritourism can become a part of your whole farm business. You will learn about managing risk, understanding legal requirements, marketing your agricultural tourism business, and customer service and hospitality.
(2021) Can I plant a cover crop in late December?
(2018) A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens A soil test provides information on the capacity of your soil to supply adequate nutrients. This helps you select the correct mix of fertilizer and liming materials, which can help you to develop and maintain your soil and increase crop production. Learn how to collect soil samples and get the answers you need.
(2020) Introduction to Pasture and Grazing Management in Western Oregon
(2020) Adding agritourism: Developing your plan & working with your county Agritourism is a type of farm-direct marketing. It allows you to increase income by giving visitors direct sales of products, education, entertainment, lodging and recreational activities. First and most important: You must have a viable farm business. Then, develop a working relationship with your county’s land use and planning department to learn about permits and licenses you may need. (Note: meeting with the planning department may take a lot longer than you expect!)
(2020) Mud and Manure Management presentation This is a file of the presentation slides from an OSU Mud and Manure Management class. We covered the following topics: Benefits of Manure and Mud Management, Different practices and possibilities, and Resources for assistance.

Check out the article on our website that further explains how to construct a hardened area - Mud and Manure Management Article (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/animals-livestock/beef/mud-manure-management).
(2020) How to create mud-free livestock areas Managing mud and manure in livestock areas does not have to be a dirty job. Paying attention to drainage and hardening heavily trafficked areas can keep the mud at bay. Here's a step-by-step guide.
(2020) Adding agritourism: How to cultivate neighbor and farmer relations to avoid conflict Agritourism promotes public support for agriculture. But it can also bring traffic and crowds to rural areas. That's why agritourism operators need to cultivate good neighbor relations to avoid conflicts.
(2020) Adding agritourism: How to create successful tours for your farm or ranch Hosting tours on your farm or ranch can provide additional income and help tell an important story about Oregon agriculture, rural communities and local food production. Here's a guide to getting started.
(2020) Is Starting a Farm Stand Right for You?
(2019) Small farm dream class series helps prospective farmers make realistic choice Significant outcome was the participant’s determination to pursue, or not, a farm business.
(2018) Land Stewardship Melissa Fery, OSU Extension (slide presentation)
(2019) Nutrient Management for Pastures: Western Oregon and Western Washington
(2007) Managing Mud Techniques for reducing mud.
(2018) How to manage tansy ragwort Tansy ragwort is dangerous to livestock and human, and spring is the best time to battle a pasture infestation of the weed.
(2009) Exploring leased land
(2017) DIY farm tools and equipment Farmers are an ingenious lot, known for designing their own tools and doing more with less. Now, this crop of farmers-turned-engineers is sharing their "hacks" with a wider audience.
(2009) Out of control algae
(2009) Function & selection of cover crops
(2009) Pasture renovation tips for western Oregon ranchers Renovating and reseeding a pasture requires time, money and a little luck. There are many ways to go about it, but if you begin the planning process in the spring, you’ll thank yourself in the fall.
(2018) Why do I need water rights for irrigation? Many landowners don't know that they need a legal water right to use surface water and groundwater for irrigation. Oregon’s water resources are publicly owned, and in great demand. Even though the water runs through your property, it doesn’t belong to you; it belongs to everyone in Oregon. The same is true for groundwater in aquifers deep in the soil. If you intend to grow irrigated crops, including pastures, you need to obtain a water right if your property doesn’t have one.
(2007) Keep the compost cooking on the farm this winter Start an active compost pile in winter, and you could have rich compost to add to your vegetable beds by spring. Livestock farmers can combine used bedding and manure to produce a valuable soil amendment — no matter the time of year.
(2008) It's the time of the year to buy hay! When the rain stops and the sun decides to stay a while, haying equipment will be out in full force. For small-scale livestock producers that need to purchase hay for winter feeding here are some tips to consider.
(2007) What’s that moss doing in my pasture?
(2007) Don't wait to make a weed management plan Pesky weeds often go undetected in pastures until summertime when they’re in full bloom. And by that time, the best that can be done is to limit the spread of seed and then prepare a management strategy for next season.
(2018) A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens
(2013) Creating Farmer Networks: A Toolkit for Promoting Vibrant Farm Communities
(2019) Care and Management of New Feeder Pigs
(2011) Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management Planning Book: Think It! Write It!
(2007) Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon
(2019) Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington
(2021) What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages

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