Coastal Small Farms

We help rural landowners and small-scale farmers to explore possibilities and solve problems. We provide research-based resources for the community, offering educational programming, technical assistance and farmer networking opportunities.

Announcements

Livestock webinar series for farmers

Join us for a monthly livestock webinar series hosted by the OSU Extension Service Small Farms Program. Read more...

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Events

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Faculty & Staff

Oct 18

Coastal Forage Variety Trial Field Day

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Logsden, OR

Nov 7

Coastal Season Extension: Optimizing High and Low Tunnels for Your Farm

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Lincoln City, OR

Nov 14

Coastal season extension workshop: Optimizing high and low tunnels for your farm

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Astoria, OR

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Our specialties

Small Acreage Stewardship – Addressing land management and soil and water quality for non-commercial small acreages.
Commercial Small Farms – Addressing high value horticulture, livestock and poultry, and alternative crop production emphasizing organic and pasture based systems and specialty and niche production. Value-added product development is often integrated with production.
Pasture and Livestock – Addressing the needs of livestock producers by providing guidance and learning opportunities on; pasture and forage-based systems, mud and manure management, animal health, and more.
Organic and Sustainable Agriculture – Addressing soil, pest, and crop production issues for organic and sustainable agriculture systems. Soil and water conservation, IPM, and enhancing biodiversity are emphasized. Providing guidance and training to growers in their efforts to obtain organic or food safety certifications to comply with regulations and better market their agricultural products.

Photo by Lynn Ketchum (Cropped from original)