Data from five years of trials at Washington State University were used to compare costs and returns for pastured organic broilers using two strains of Cornish Cross meat birds, the industry standard.
Kathleen Painter, Elizabeth Myhre, Andy I. Bary, Craig G. Cogger, Whitney Jemmett |
Jan 2015 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
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.
Learn the elements of chicken coop design for backyard and small flock producers. Topics include tips for protecting chickens from predators, coop size, ventilation, and maintenance, as well as details for roosting ...
Dani Annala, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson |
Apr 2014 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Oregon poultry producers who meet certain conditions can slaughter chicken, turkey and other birds in an open-air setting. But they still must meet requirements for sanitation, monitoring, recordkeeping and more. These...
This handbook will help you become acquainted with the growing and use of plants in gardens and home yard landscaping. It also describes how to make cut flower arrangements that you, your friends, and family can enjoy.
Ernest Schaufler, David G. Adams, Duane Johnson, 4-H Development Committee for Plant Science Projects |
Nov 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication gives general guidelines for how to exhibit fresh, dried, and potted herbs and the qualities and characteristics judges look for. It also includes a chart of instructions for exhibiting specific herbs.