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Living on the Land

SERIES 1 | October 2015

Summary

The Living on The Land series is a source of concise, essential information for Eastern Oregon country living, brought to you by the Oregon State University Extension Service. Topics include pasture, land, livestock, and water management basics.

Each item in the series is available as a 2-page PDF fact sheet with accompanying multimedia, such as audio files, video files, and eBooks.

You can also listen to the Living on the Land podcast series.

Related publications

Living on the Land: Backyard Chicken Coop Design

Learn the elements of chicken coop design for backyard and small flock producers. Topics include tips for protecting chickens from predators, coop size, ventilation, and maintenance, as well as details for roosting ...

Dani Annala, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Apr 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Getting Started with Sheep and Goats

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on first steps in starting a small flock of sheep or goats for the backyard and small flock producer. Topics include ...

Susan Kerr, Dani Annala, Brian Tuck, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Apr 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Getting Started with Sheep and Goats: Nutrition and Feeding

Sheep and goats require five essential nutrients: water, energy (carbohydrates and fat), protein, vitamins, and minerals. A deficiency in any of these can cause illness, poor growth or performance, and even death. ...

Susan Kerr, Ashley Conway, Brian Tuck, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Getting Started with Sheep and Goats — Building a Flock or Herd

Learn how to get started building a flock or herd with sheep and goats. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/living-land. Or use the supplemental links below to ...

Susan Kerr, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Oct 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Soil Health Principles

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on to ensure you have healthy, productive soil. Topics include cover crops and role that bacteria, fungi, nematodes and ...

Brian Tuck, Garrett Duyck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Oct 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Managing Soil pH

The acidity or alkalinity of the soil in which crops grow can influence how well they grow. We measure this characteristic with a pH scale. Each crop has its own ideal pH range. If you want to grow ...

Garrett Duyck, Elli Korthuis, Susan Kerr, Hannah Brause, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Jan 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Raising Rabbits for Meat—Getting Started

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include choosing which breed to raise and selecting your initial breeding...

Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Nov 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Raising Rabbits for Meat—Providing Basic Care

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include choosing the correct feed, nail care, and breeding. Use the ...

Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Mar 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Raising Rabbits for Meat—Managing Animals' Health

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include protecting your animals from predators and disease, and providing ...

Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Mar 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Raising Rabbits for Meat—Marketing

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include legal considerations for selling rabbit meat, classes of meat, ...

Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Mar 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Using Irrigation Water Legally

Learn how to legally use water that flows through, under, or by your property. Click the "view it now" button to download a PDF. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series - ...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Robert Wood, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Jun 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on The Land: Providing Habitat for Native Pollinators

Learn how to attract and support native pollinators by creating and maintaining the right habitat, including features like nesting sites, quality food and shelter from pesticides.

Karen Lamson, Rachel Suits, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Jan 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Got a Stream? Grow Plants!

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on how to best protect your stream areas with native vegetation and grazing strategies that help wildlife and property ...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson | Oct 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Pasture and Livestock Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of pasture and livestock management, including use of sound conservation practices. Particularly for the ...

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Dec 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed ...

Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land - Spring Pasture Safety Check

Conducting a thorough and careful inspection of your pasture in the spring can help assure a healthy pasture and healthy livestock. Read or download this publication: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/ec/ec1634_toc.pdf Find all of...

Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Mar 2013 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Living on the Land: Attracting Birds of Prey for Rodent Control

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the value to farmers and ranchers of barn owls and American kestrels for rodent control, and ways to help build ...

Shilah Olson, Karen Lamson, Mike Omeg, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond | Dec 2012 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Managing Manure

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of livestock manure management, including handling, storage, composting, use, and ways to reduce negative ...

Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Apr 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Winter Livestock Care

This publication discusses how to care for your livestock during the Winter.

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond, Susan Kerr | Dec 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Guide to Growing Cover Crops

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on how to grow cover crops. Use the button below to download this publication as a PDF. Listen to the Living on ...

Garrett Duyck, Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr | Jan 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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