Resources
Beginning Farmers
Designing a Whole Farm System
Whole Farming Principles and StrategiesMaud Powell, Nick Andrews, Melissa Matthewson, Shelley Elkovich, Gwendolyn Ellen, Tim Franklin, Don Tipping | Jul 2015 | Article
Beginning Farms Programs
Programs for Beginning Farmers.Mar 2018 | Collection
What can I do with my Small Farm?
List of things you can do with a small farm.Mar 2018 | Collection
Crops
Biodiversity and Pest Management Resources for Small Farms
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (B Franklin, 1706-1790). Pest prevention is a central component of integrated pest management and organic pest management strategies. Crop rotation and crop planning (i.e. ...Apr 2018 | Collection
Berry Crop and Grape Resources for Small Farms
Resources describing the production tactics it takes to produce healthy berries and grapes.Apr 2018 | Collection
Vegetable Crop Resources for Small Farms
This collection provides useful information about vegetable production in both residential gardens and large scale farms.Apr 2018 | Collection
Livestock
Additional Livestock Resources for Small Farms
This collection provides information about additional livestock resources available for small farm livestock producers.Apr 2018 | Collection
Other Livestock Species Resources for Small Farms
This collection provides information about production animals found on small farms like honeybees, bison, and ducks.Apr 2018 | Collection
Poultry Resources for Small Farms
This collection was designed to provide information for the poultry producer/owner.Apr 2018 | Collection
Goat Resources for Small Farms
An informational collection providing links and pages for the goat producer.Apr 2018 | Collection
Horse Resources for Small Farms
This page is designed for the horse owner. Topics in this collection include: Management, breeds, reproduction, foaling, nutrition, health, and other equine resources.Apr 2018 | Collection
Sheep Resources for Small Farms
This page provides information for the sheep producer. Some of the topics available are production, breeds, reproduction, lambing, nutrition, health, and other sheep resources.Apr 2018 | Collection
Swine Resources for Small Farms
This page provides information for the hog producer. Some topics that are included are: production, breeds, reproduction, farrowing, nutrition, health, manure management, and other swine resources.Apr 2018 | Collection
Dairy Resources for Small Farms
This page provides information on the dairy animal and contains topics like: production, manure and nutrient management, nutrition, health, and other dairy resources.Apr 2018 | Collection
Beef Cattle Resources for Small Farms
This page provides information for the beef producer. Some topics you'll find here are production, breeds, reproduction, calving, nutrition, health, and other resources.Apr 2018 | Collection
Pastures
Pasture and Grazing Management Resources for Small Farms
Forage production is of primary importance to Oregon's livestock enterprises and agriculture economy. Pastures are kept in good condition by controlling weeds, fertilizing and most importantly, managing livestock. Implementing pasture ...Apr 2017 | Collection
Hay Production Resources for Small Farms
Harvested hay is a valuable product and necessary for supplemental feeding throughout Oregon. Learn about making hay, managing fields, testing, and storing hay.Mar 2018 | Collection
Pasture Nutrient Management Resources for Small Farms
This collection of links and publications are compiled information about managing nutrient levels in your pasture. This includes soil testing and assessment, application of fertilizers and minerals, and nutrient cycling in a forage pasture.May 2017 | Collection
Mud and Manure Management Resources for Small Farms
Publications and documents demonstrating the art of Mud and Manure Management for the pastures and forage crop. These contain useful information that are important when managing and producing livestock on pasture.Mar 2018 | Collection
Pasture Irrigation and Fencing Resources for Small Farms
Publications and articles informing the public about how to properly irrigate and fence in forage pastures.Mar 2018 | Collection
The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar
This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the basis for the Pasture Calendar.Gene Pirelli | Dec 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog
Endophyte Toxins in Grass and Other Feed Sources: Risks to Livestock
Many varieties of tall fescue and perennial ryegrass are infected with a fungal endophyte. Endophytes produce bioactive compounds that, while beneficial to the host plants, can be toxic to livestock that consume them. This ...Gene Pirelli, Nicole Anderson | Nov 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Cool-season Grasses
This 2-year project has been helpful in characterizing nonstructural carbohydrates in cool-season grasses. We have learned a lot about the normal fluctuations seen across environments and, more specifically, variations due to genetic ...Troy Downing | Nov 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog
Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest
The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum production ...Mylen Bohle | Jan 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog
Nutrient Management Guide for Dryland and Irrigated Alfalfa in the Inland Northwest
This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific recommendations for all critical ...Apr 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog
Orchardgrass Seed: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for orchardgrass seed in western Oregon.Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog
Red Clover: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for red clover in western Oregon.David Hannaway | Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog
Crimson Clover, Vetch, Field Peas: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for crimson clover, vetch, and field peas in western Oregon.David Hannaway | Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog
Who's Coming to Dinner?
This video examines the eating habits of cows, sheep, horses, and goats, and explores how forage selection, pugging, trampling, and fencing contribute to a pasture's health and sustainability.David Hannaway | Sep 2011 | OSU Extension Catalog
Armyworms in Grass Pastures and Corn in Western Oregon
Discusses identification, life cycle, monitoring, action thresholds, biological control, organic controls, and chemical controls. Includes color photos for identification.Nov 2006 | OSU Extension Catalog
Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon
Describes characteristics and growing requirements of teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) as a hay and forage crop in Oregon. Discusses hay quality and use; yields and varieties; and how to plant, fertilize, irrigate, cultivate, and harvest teff.Richard Roseberg, Brian Charlton, Clinton Shock | Jun 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog
Manure Application Rates for Forage Production
This publication provides estimates of crop removal of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for forage crops grown on dairies in western Oregon. It also provides guidance on liquid manure application rates to meet crop nitrogen requirements.Troy Downing, Dan Sullivan | Nov 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog
Managing Dairy Grazing for More Milk and Profit
This publication covers how pasture grows, understanding grazing systems, and forage quality. It also covers advanced tools for managing high-intensity grazing systems, such as the feed wedge (also called pasture wedge or grazing wedge).Troy Downing, David Hannaway | Dec 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog
Living on the Land: Pasture and Livestock Essentials
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of pasture and livestock management, including use of sound conservation practices. Particularly for the region east of the...Brian Tuck | Dec 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog
Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed to eastern Oregon...Brian Tuck | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog
Living on the Land: Spring Pasture Essentials
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed to eastern Oregon...Brian Tuck | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog
Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon
This publication presents a system for managing horses, pastures, and manure that will make your farm safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. It is intended for horse farms from 1 to 10 acres in the high dry regions of eastern and central Oregon.Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery | Nov 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog
Soils
Soil Improvement and Cover Crop Resources for Small Farms
Even though different soils have some properties that cannot be changed, such as texture, soil quality can be improved by implementing good management strategies. Soils can be improved for water holding capacity, drainage, structure,...Apr 2018 | Collection
Soil Nutrient Management Resources for Small Farms
Nutrient Management, Managing nutrients, whether it is synthetic fertilizer or manure and other organic fertilizers requires planning. Determining which type of fertilizer to apply, the application rate and timing are key factors in ...Apr 2018 | Collection
Agricultural Composting Resources for Small Farms
This content collection covers various composting resources such as: introductory composting information, environmental considerations, using composted organic wastes on farms, composting at livestock operations, regulatory information for ...Apr 2018 | Collection
Soil Survey Resources for Small Farms
Learning about the different types of soils on a farm is invaluable. Oregon alone has nearly 1,000 different kinds of soil, ranging from deep to shallow, clayey to sandy, nearly level to steeply sloping. These differences are ...Mar 2018 | Collection
Fertilizing with Manure and Other Organic Amendments
Are you thinking about using manure to fertilize your farm but want more information? Properly managed manure applications recycle nutrients to crops, improve soil quality, and protect water quality. From deciding whether manure is ...Dan Sullivan | Jun 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Nutrient Management Guide for Dryland and Irrigated Alfalfa in the Inland Northwest
This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific recommendations for all critical ...Apr 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog
Orchardgrass Seed: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for orchardgrass seed in western Oregon.Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog
Crimson Clover, Vetch, Field Peas: Western Oregon—West of Cascades Fertilizer Guide
Based on soil test results, recommends amounts of fertilizer and lime needed for crimson clover, vetch, and field peas in western Oregon.David Hannaway | Jan 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog
Bareroot Shade, Flowering, and Fruit Trees (Willamette Valley) Fertilizer Guide
This guide can serve as a starting point for development of nutrient management guidelines for Oregon growers. Recommendations in this guide are based on research performed in the Willamette Valley with other cropping systems and ...Dan Sullivan | Oct 2010 | OSU Extension Catalog
La poliacrilamida: Una solución para la erosión
Esta publicación explica el uso de los productos de poliacrilamida (PAM) para controlar la erosión en las zanjas y surcos de riego. Describe los varios tipos de PAM y las maneras de aplicarla. Incluye una lista de vendedores de productos.Clinton Shock | Jan 2009 | OSU Extension Catalog
The Phosphorus Dilemma
Explains water-quality issues related to excess phosphorus in surface waters. Provides specific ways for homeowners, commercial property managers, irrigated row crop growers, dryland farmers, ranchers, and confined animal feeding operators to reduce phosphorus loss to surface waters.Clinton Shock | Oct 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog
El Control del Riego Mediante la Tensión Matricial del Suelo
Explica el uso de los sensores matriciales granulares para la medición de la tensión de humedad del suelo. Explica cómo instalar estos sensores y cómo usar los datos registrados para la programación del riego.Clinton Shock, Erik Feibert | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog
Groundwater and Nitrogen Management in Willamette Valley Mint Production
Describes impacts of nitrogen overfertilization and uneven irrigation on groundwater in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Recommends that mint crop growers use stem testing to gauge nitrogen needs more closely and advises growers on how to improve irrigation system efficiency.John Selker | Apr 2004 | OSU Extension Catalog
Irrigation Monitoring Using Soil Water Tension
This publication discusses the use of granular matrix sensors (GMS) for monitoring soil moisture content. It explains how to install GMS and use the recorded data for irrigation scheduling.Clinton Shock, Erik Feibert | Mar 2013 | OSU Extension Catalog
Acidifying Soil for Crop Production West of the Cascade Mountains (Western Oregon and Washington)
Explains the relationship between high soil pH and nutrient deficiencies in blueberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, and other ornamental crops. Color photos illustrate symptoms of pH-induced nutrient deficiency. Presents step-by-step instructions...Feb 2004 | OSU Extension Catalog
Analytical Laboratories Serving Oregon
This guide can be useful for commercial growers, gardeners, and homeowners who wish to use soil, plant, and water analyses to help them make decisions about the use of soil amendments and other management actions. Some may ...Darrin Walenta, Clare Sullivan, Leticia Henderson (Varelas), Linda Brewer | Jun 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog
Manure Application Rates for Forage Production
This publication provides estimates of crop removal of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for forage crops grown on dairies in western Oregon. It also provides guidance on liquid manure application rates to meet crop nitrogen requirements.Troy Downing, Dan Sullivan | Nov 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog
A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens
Laboratory soil tests help you develop your soil and increase crop production by providing information on available nutrient content. Soil testing helps you select the correct kind and amount of fertilizer and liming material. ...Melissa Fery, Jeff Choate | Oct 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog
Marketing
Community Supported Agriculture Resources for Small Farms
Community Supported Agriculture is a method of marketing produce in which members subscribe to a farm on a weekly, monthly or annual basis and in return receive a box of fresh produce throughout the growing season. This ...Apr 2018 | Collection
Farmers' Market Resources for Small Farms
A page dedicated to information about Oregon's Farmers' Markets. This includes: research publications, rules, regulations and general information for local farmers' markets as well.Apr 2018 | Collection
Direct Marketing Resources for Small Farms
This page provides information about ways of direct marketing for your Ag related business.Apr 2018 | Collection
Farm-direct Marketing: Food Safety and Product Quality
This is the new, eighth publication in the Farm-direct Marketing set. Includes information on aspects of keeping your products fresh and safe, such as proper cooling, handling, and storage, chilling and freezing, storing mixed ...May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Farm-direct Marketing: Personnel Management
This revision includes information on complying with labor laws, ways to find good employees, employee orientation and training, employee policies, and employee management.May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Farm-direct Marketing: An Overview and Introduction
This revision summarizes benefits, drawbacks, and requirements of several direct marketing options, including farmers markets, farm or roadside stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), U-pick, web and mail-order sales, agritourism, and...Larry Lev | May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Farm-direct Marketing: Costs and Enterprise Selection
This revision covers how to do a general budget analysis for your farm-direct enterprise. Includes how to identify fixed and variable costs and do a breakeven analysis.Larry Lev | May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Farm-direct Marketing: Merchandising and Pricing Strategies
This revision discusses the strategies direct marketers use to make sales. It includes making a merchandising plan, display and packaging, customer service, pricing strategies and techniques, and promotional techniques for your farm-direct enterprise.Larry Lev | May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog
Farm-direct Marketing: Location and Facilities for On-farm Sales
This revision discusses aspects of good location and facilities for a farm-direct marketing business, including location, site selection, parking, and types of facilities (such as a roadside stand or market or a U-pick operation).May 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog