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Content by Garry Stephenson

OSU builds home for organic agriculture research and outreach

A six-member faculty team supports organic and ecological farming statewide.

Chris Branam | Apr 10, 2025 | News story

Incarcerated learners build farm plans with OSU Extension materials

Inmates at the Oregon State Correctional Institution developed farm business plans using OSU Extension’s “Whole Farm Management” guide.

Chris Branam | Aug 1, 2024 | News story

What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages

Covers the many factors involved in making decisions related to the use of small-farm property. Discusses the small farm as a hobby, an agricultural tax deferral, and a family income. Explains how to match crop...

Amy Garrett, Chip Bubl, Garry Stephenson, Maud Powell, Lauren Gwin, Melissa Fery, Heather Stoven | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

Introduction to pasture and grazing management in Western Oregon

Farmers and ranchers new to pasture management in the Pacific Northwest can learn the basics of establishing and maintaining a productive pasture for their livestock.

Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, David Chaney, Maud Powell, Garry Stephenson | Feb 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Managing small-acreage horse farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington

These seven steps can make your horse farm safe, efficient and environmentally friendly. Learn about horse grazing habits, pasture rotation, weed control, manure management and well water protection.

Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, Garry Stephenson, Linda Brewer, Scott Duggan | Jun 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Because they joined the grange (in English)

Summary Originally a graduate research paper produced in 1981, the report contains brief histories, often oral, of the six grange halls of Benton County, Oregon collected over 30 years ago. Included are photographs and other resources such as original drawings. The report is a digital copy of the original paper and has been reproduced as a response to present day efforts by young farmers to revitalize grange halls. A preface puts the report in current context. It is published by the Oregon State University Small Farms Program.

Garry Stephenson | Jul 2017 | Online resource

Breaking new ground: Farmer perspectives on organic transition (in English)

This publication explains the positive affects of organic farming, while also presenting farmer perspectives about the transition as well.

Lauren Gwin, Garry Stephenson, Chris Schreiner, Sarah Brown | Apr 2024 | Online resource

Enhancing organic agriculture in Oregon: Research, education and policy

Farmers, researchers and food system stakeholders shed light on what is needed to enhance organic agriculture in Oregon in this report.

Garry Stephenson, Lauren Gwin, Maud Powell, Amy Garrett | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Oregon State University Extension Service

Tools for rapid market assessments

Larry Lev, Linda Brewer and Garry Stephenson

SR 1088

Learn several methods to gain insight on farmers markets.

Learn several methods to collect data on farmers markets.

Learn several methods to gain insight on farmers markets.

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Understanding the Link Between Farmers' Market Size and Management Organization

This report examines the relationship between the size of individual farmers' markets and the set of management tools used by farmers' markets. Farmers' markets will benefit from using the specific set of management tools and resources appropriate for the size of the market.

Garry Stephenson, Larry Lev, Linda Brewer | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Managing small-acreage horse farms in Central and Eastern Oregon

Learn best practices for managing horses, pastures and manure on small-acreage farms in Eastern and Central Oregon, promoting environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.

Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Ellen Hammond, Cory Parsons, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery, Scott Duggan, Gordon B. Jones | Aug 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog