The Military Veterans Farmer Network is a program of Oregon State University Extension Service meant to connect military veterans engaged in or interested in farming.
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, ...
Learn how to grow strawberries commercially in Central Oregon. The high desert region of Central Oregon can be a particularly challenging place to grow strawberries and other horticultural crops. Despite the ...
Low tunnels are temporary structures designed to cover a single row of plants. They are made of plastic sheeting draped over hoops. Low tunnels protect crops from rain and extend the growing season. Learn how to build and install a low tunnel for your crops.
Javier Fernandez-Salvador, Erica Chernoh, Avery Pheil, Ken Poblador, Tessa Barker |
Oct 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Many landowners don't know that they need a legal water right to use surface water and groundwater for irrigation. Oregon’s water resources are publicly owned, and in great demand. Even though the water runs through your ...
For years, a small wasp has helped control the cereal leaf beetle, a pest of grass and cereal grains. But now beetle numbers are climbing. Here are some options to reduce this pest's impact on crops.
Nature trails are popular features across Oregon. Landowners of all acreages can successfully build nature trails on their property, as many design and maintenance features are the same regardless of property size.
Stinging nettle is a delicious and nutritious food. It’s also a plant that can sting and cause welts. With these tips, you can learn how to safely gather, prepare and preserve this wild edible.
Danita Macy, Glenda Hyde, Jennie Brixey, Olivia Davis |
Nov 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Collection of forage resources, mostly for Coastal Oregon regions. Includes studies on fiber digestibility, phosphoric soil, rations, and cost/benefit of growing and buying locally grown forages.
To successfully grow strawberries in a home garden, understanding the needs of particular cultivars is possibly the biggest challenge for long-term fruit production. Not all strawberries are cared for the same way.