Farm loops are an excellent means to draw customers to a farm and educate an urban audience that is often three and four generations removed from agriculture.
The grafting of vegetable plants has been done for decades around the globe, but it has been slow to catch on in the United States. It holds promise as a disease management tool although cost remains a barrier.
This article briefly discusses the most prevalent madrone disease problems, then offers a broader perspective on the health of this southern Oregon native.
Selecting roses for landscape use may seem like an impossible task, but with a few key elements in mind, you can select a rose or a group of roses to complement your new or current landscape.
This study quantifies the economic effects of agritourism on Willamette Valley farms and communities. In surveys, farmers reported earning about 50% of their revenue from agritourism.
Bruce Sorte, Melissa Fery, Audrey Comerford |
Feb 2024 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Illustration by Eiko Goto. (Cropped from original)
Fruit trees and grapevines have been grafted for centuries but the grafting of vegetable plants is relatively new. It started in 1927 in Japan and has since grown to be a common practice with environmental benefits.
Toshihiko Nishio, Alice Formiga (editor and translator), Shinji Kawai (editor and translator) |
Jul 2018 |
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Photo: Audrey Comerford, OSU Extension (Cropped from original)
Hosting tours on your farm or ranch can provide additional income and help tell an important story about Oregon agriculture, rural communities and local food production. Here's a guide to getting started.
This study describes the scope of on-farm or core agritourism activities offered to visitors on 75 agritourism operations in Marion County during a study period spanning 2017 and 2018. It shows the types and numbers of activities offered, the seasons of agritourism, and reveals the average and median acreage and land use districts typical of agritourism operations. This initial information provides a benchmark for future measurement of the industry segment in Marion County.