Every year since 2007, USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension program (SARE) and the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) has offered a national Fellows program....
Many farmers report that CSA shares have become increasingly difficult to sell over the past five years. With an uptick in farmers markets during the past decade and the advent of online buying clubs,...
Southern Oregon boasts an excellent climate for growing vegetable and flower seeds. The hot summers and relatively low precipitation during the fall allow seed crops enough time and heat to fully...
Blue Fox Farm, a diversified organic vegetable operation in Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley showcases a number of characteristics of today’s successful small farms: extended family partnerships,...
Last month, Governor Kitzhaber declared drought emergencies for four counties in Southern Oregon. As of this week, most of the state is considered to be in either a moderate or severe state of drought...
This winter, the OSU Extension Small Farms Program is offering a series of courses on agricultural labor management. Local producers have indicated that labor represents one of their greatest...
Many years, the primary and general May elections in Oregon occur with little to no fanfare. The May 2014 election proved to be exceptional in Southern Oregon. Elections in both Jackson and Josephine...
