Clover seed brings income to Oregon farmers, nitrogen to soil
Crimson clover market is growing for a crop with economic and environmental benefit.
Should I Worry about Heavy Metals in My Garden Soil?
What do we know about heavy metals in soil? What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants? What do we know about cadmium and arsenic in soils? What can I do if I’m at risk for heavy metals in my garden soil?
Herbs and Vegetables in Oil - SP50-701
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing vegetables (such as garlic, mushrooms, chili peppers) or herbs in oil. These low-acid foods can be a source of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which are found in soil, water, and air. This publication provides recipes and information on safe and proper storage.
Is my flooded garden area safe?
Q: Is it safe to plant a vegetable garden after the area was covered by polluted flood waters for three days? Is it safe to eat existing vegetables (kale, garlic, etc) that survived? Our well tests positive for coliform bacteria and E. coli... two weeks later there is still floodwater remaining in our pasture. (This refers to the flooding of the Willamette river in Corvallis on April 10th 2019.) Should I wait a week, a month or a year to plant???
Incorporating Grains into a Whole Farm
How to properly incorporate grains into an entire farm. Includes suggestions for rotations on various types of farms.