Coastal small farms resources

The climate of the Oregon Coast creates unique growing conditions and challenges for small farmers. Check out these resources applicable to farmers on the coast.

Coastal Agronomy

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 ...

Evie Smith | Sep 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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.

Evie Smith | Aug 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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.

Evie Smith | Jun 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Soil pH and pasture productivity on the Oregon Coast

Producers have questioned the conventional advice to apply lime to change the pH of coastal soils. We look at one set of data on ryegrass pastures that shows the return on investment may indeed be modest.

Troy Downing | Feb 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Western OR Pasture Management

The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar

This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the basis for the Pasture Calendar.

Steve Fransen, Gene Pirelli, Marty Chaney, Larry Brewer (retired), Scott Robbins | Nov 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient Management for Pastures: Western Oregon and Western Washington

Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.

Amber Moore, Gene Pirelli, Shelby Filley, Steve Fransen, Dan M. Sullivan, Melissa Fery, Tom Thomson | Jan 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Coastal Vegetable Production

Growing vegetables in the Pacific Northwest coastal region

Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.

Sally Reill | Jul 2017 | Article

The best vegetables to grow in Oregon's coastal climate

Growing vegetables along the Oregon coast requires gardeners to choose plants that do well in cooler climates. The list of possibilities is long and diverse, from root crops and brassicas to lettuce, potatoes and beans.

Sally Reill | Jan 2017 | Article

Coastal Berry Production

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: An Overview

Includes general information on site selection, soils, irrigation, mulching, nutrient management, and other considerations specific to growing berries on the Oregon Coast. Take our online classes! Scale up your pruning ...