Resources
General Information for Small Farmers
Oregon Small Farms provides information for the commercial small farmer as well as the small acreage landowner
Oregon State University Extension Service
Publications on agriculture in Oregon as well as information on Extension programs across the state
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
The national sustainable agriculture information service
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
SARE provides grants and information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life
To inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the support they need to take the important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture
Organic Farming Research Foundation
To foster the improvem ent and wides pread adoption of organic farming practices
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
Access to alternative agriculture-related internet sites and documents
Local, State & Federal Agencies Links
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Information on laws related to value added processing, food safety, and other agricultural regulatory issues
Jackson County Soil & Water Conservation District
Conservation and resource planning information
Josephine County Soil & Water Conservation District
Conservation and resource planning information
Farm loans, price supports, conservation programs and disaster assistance.
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Farmer and landowner grant programs, online web soil survey, and conservation planning information
Seven Basins Watershed Council
Applegate River Watershed Council
Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service – Small Farms
Publication & Periodicals
OSU Extension Publications
What Can I do With My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages
Other Small Farm Publications