Resources
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Publications for Farmers on the Coast
Connect with Other Farmers
Connecting with other farmers is a great way to exchange ideas and share resources with folks who understand your work! Below is a list of networks and groups that coastal small farmers might be interested in.
- Agritourism Network- Agricultural tourism (agritourism) is when you invite the public to visit your farm or ranch to sell agricultural products and promote the sales of products. The goal of this network is to create a space for information sharing about agritourism amongst producers, a safe place to ask questions, and a way to join together to discuss issues. If you are a farmer or rancher and would like to join, please sign up for the Willamette Valley Agritourism Network listserv.
- County-Specific Small Farms Listservs: There are separate email groups for small farmers in Clatsop County and Lincoln County. We share timely resources with farmers on these email lists, and farmers can share resources and information with other farmers on the lists.
- Dry Farming Collaborative- The DFC is a group of farmers, extension educators, plant breeders, and agricultural professionals partnering to increase knowledge and awareness of dry farming management practices with a hands-on participatory approach. Join the Dry Farming Collaborative Facebook Group.
- Local Farm Bureau Chapter- Oregon Farm Bureau is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing the interests of farming and ranching families in the public and policymaking arenas. Learn about becoming a member of your local chapter of the Farm Bureau.
- Military Veteran Farmers Network- This is a network for military veterans who are farming in Oregon. Network members can participate in farm tours and other learning and networking activities. If you're interested in joining, reach out to Teagan Moran- [email protected].
- Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network - NMPAN is a university Extension-based community of practice of people and organizations helping small meat processors thrive by growing our shared wealth of information and innovation. Learn more and sign up for NMPAN.
- Pacific Northwest Cut Flower Growers- This is a group for commercial cut flower growers in the PNW. Connect with them through their facebook group, which is used as a platform for learning, collaboration and community: Pacific Northwest Cut Flower Growers Facebook Group.
- PNW Mushroom Farmers Network- This is a group of small scale mushroom farmers throughout the Pacific Northwest with a focus on Oregon producers with a mission to provide support, information and share resources to uplift one another. Reach out to Em Jones ([email protected]) to be added to the network
- Small Ruminants Group- The Small Ruminants Group is a group of goat and sheep producers who are interested in sharing information, knowledge, and skills with each other. They correspond primarily through an email listserv hosted by OSU Extension Service Small Farms program and have a directory, in the form of a shared google spreadsheet; if you're interested in joining, reach out to Genie Harden ([email protected]).
Drought Conditions & Predictions
The changing weather patterns we are all experiencing make it clear that drought will continue to be a management factor for farmers and ranchers in the mid- and north Oregon coast and throughout the state. Throughout this summer, check this page at the beginning of each month to stay up-to-date on local drought conditions and projections.
Conditions- August 2024 | ||||||
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County | Current Precipitation (Drought.gov) | Current Temperature (Drought.gov) | 3 Month Precipitation Outlook (NRCS Water & Climate Reports) | # Month Temperature Outlook (NRCS Water & Climate Reports) | Current Drought Conditions (Drought.gov) | Seasonal Drought Outlook (Drought.gov) |
Tillamook | 50-100% of normal for the last 30 days | 0-6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for the last 30 days | Equal chances of above and below normal | Equal chances of above and below normal | 0% of people are affected by drought | No drought predicted |
Lincoln | 50-100% of normal for the last 30 days | 1-6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for the last 30 days | Equal chances of above and below normal | Equal chances of above and below normal | 0% of people are affected by drought | No drought predicted |
Clatsop | 50-100% of normal for the last 30 days | 3-0 degrees Fahrenheit below normal for the last 30 days | Equal chances of above and below normal | Equal chances of above and below normal | 0% of people are affected by drought | No drought predicted |