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OSU Extension Small Farms Program will use grants to strengthen Oregon’s food systems

OSU Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems and the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network received more than $800,000 in grant money.

Dec 21, 2021 | News story

Tips for livestock care in high temperatures

When experiencing a heat wave, these five tips can make a difference in caring for your livestock.

Jenifer Cruickshank | Jun 2021 | Article

Chicken Tractors: Moveable Flocks Help Manage Orchard Pests

It can be difficult to manage insect pests and weeds in an orchard, where tilling is not an option. Could scratching, foraging chickens be part of the solution? In this study, researchers deployed two types of hens against ...

Linda Brewer | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Despite pandemic, county fairs and livestock shows go on for 4-H exhibitors

Oregon 4-H faculty, staff and volunteers worked throughout the spring and summer to highlight the hard work of 4-H youth exhibitors and provide a quality educational fair experience in a healthy, safe environment.

Shana Withee, Jan Williams, Elli Korthuis, Traci Reed, Dani Annala, Wendy Hein, Erin Hansell-Heideman, Jon Gandy, Amy Derby, Susan Busler, Marilee Anderson | May 2021 | Impact story

OSU Extension livestream of hatching chicks returns for eighth year

The livestream started today and will documents the chicks as they hatch. The cameras will remain on until 5 p.m. April 2.

Chris Branam | Mar 26, 2021 | News story

Purchasing Chicks

As spring is now upon us, many begin to think about raising some baby chicks for the home flock or to supply eggs for sale. There are several considerations for those contemplating purchasing a few chicks.

James Hermes | Mar 2021 | Article

Seasonal changes affect poultry

With attention to management, the poultry flock will remain healthy and productive through the fall and winter.

James Hermes | Mar 2021 | Article

Raising Baby Chicks

To have a successful flock, all producers must follow a few simple rules for years of productivity and enjoyment. Learn how to prepare bedding, temperatures, starter diets, and more for the new chicks.

James Hermes | Mar 2021 | Article

'Heart of a lion': 4-H'er jumps in to rescue Clackamas County animals

Sela Raisl, a senior member of the Fuzzy Squad 4-H Club in Clackamas County, volunteered to help rescue 70-plus animals from a farm that was under threat of wildfire.

Chris Branam | Sep 16, 2020 | News story

Wildfire Response - Veterinary Care

Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is providing veterinary care to animals affected by the Oregon wildfires. Find resources, tips, assistance, and ways to help.

Tandi Ngwenyama | Sep 2020 | Online resource