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It Pays to Water Wisely

This 1-page infographic outlines how to conserve water in your garden by irrigating appropriately.

Brooke Edmunds, Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Jan McNeilan | Dec 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Understanding the Link Between Farmers' Market Size and Management Organization

This report examines the relationship between the size of individual farmers' markets and the set of management tools used by farmers' markets. Farmers' markets will benefit from using the specific set of management tools and resources appropriate for the size of the market.

Garry Stephenson, Larry Lev, Linda Brewer | Dec 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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 ...

Melissa Matthewson, Melissa Fery, Maud Powell | Feb 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Predicting and Managing Gray Mold Rot of Pear in Oregon

This publication describes gray mold disease symptoms and the disease cycle and outlines a model that can help pear packers predict the relative risk of gray mold development in stored fruit before the fruit is placed in cold storage.

Robert A. Spotts, Steve Castagnoli | Jan 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Unmanned Aerial Systems: A guide for finding the right system for your Oregon farm

Modern farm operations increasingly rely on technology to reduce workload and maximize farm profit. Unmanned aerial systems are another example of technology deployed for agricultural production. How can this technology ...

Kristine Buckland, Ann Rasmussen, Lloyd Nackley | Oct 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness in Klamath County

This is a manual that helps homeowners and neighborhoods prepare their areas and their homes for wildfire. A fire-adapted community is a community located in a fire-prone area that requires little assistance from ...

Dan Leavell | Jul 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Before Wildfire Strikes: A Handbook for Homeowners and Communities in Southwest Oregon

This is a manual that helps homeowners and neighborhoods prepare their areas and their homes for wildfire. A fire-adapted community is a community located in a fire-prone area that requires little assistance from ...

Kara Baylog, Max Bennett | Dec 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Tools for Rapid Market Assessments

Most farmers' markets lack information to make effective changes and improvements. Tools for Rapid Market Assessments provides three simple, low-cost methods to address the information gap.

Larry Lev, Linda Brewer, Garry Stephenson | May 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Economic Impact of Onion Pests in the Treasure Valley

A look at pest data for onions grown in the Treasure Valley demonstrates the yield and economic impacts of specific pests and management practices. This data can help researchers, crop consultants and those ...

Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Stuart Reitz | Mar 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)