Maud Powell

Small Farms

Office Phone

Jackson: 541-776-7371; Josephine: 541-476-6613 x102

Location

Jackson County Extension/Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center

Josephine County Extension

Programs

OSU Small Farms

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Publication

Growing Agripreneurs Toolkit

Since 2011, Oregon State University (OSU) Small Farms program has offered its Growing Agripreneurs (GA) program to provide hands-on training and education for beginning farmers. The program targets people who are working professionals, have a family, or both. The program is designed for individuals seeking hands-on training but who are not able to commit to an entire season working or interning on a farm.

By Maud Powell

OSU Extension Catalog

Creating Farmer Networks: A Toolkit for Promoting Vibrant Farm Communities

A toolkit for farmers, Extension agents, community organizers, and other agricultural professionals interested in starting and maintaining a successful farmer network. The publication is divided into two sections: an instruction guide (with information on establishing, promoting and managing a...

By Melissa Fery, Maud Powell

OSU Extension Catalog

Enhancing Organic Agriculture in Oregon: Research, Education, and Policy

This report combines different perspectives--farmers, researchers, and food system stakeholders across statewide and sub-regional scales--to shed light on what is needed to enhance organic agriculture in Oregon. Some recommendations are very specific, and others are classic challenges that need...

By Amy Garrett, Lauren Gwin, Maud Powell, Garry Stephenson

OSU Extension Catalog

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 choices to the farm's physical resources, such as soil type, irrigation potential, and...

By Chip Bubl, Melissa Fery, Amy Garrett, Lauren Gwin, Maud Powell, Garry Stephenson, Heather Stoven