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Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Revamped team, revamped website! Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program site to find out where and when your nearest CORE pesticide continuing education event is at and to register for the class. Need to fulfill Worker Protection Standard trainings? We have a list of trainings around Oregon scheduled and available for sign up. Have a large group that need WPS training? We can come to you!

By Sean Perez, | Online Resource

2019 Organic Extension Summit Report

Final report from the 2019 Organic Extension Summit held at OSU's North Willamette Research and Extension Center on April 17, 2019. 28 pages.

By Nick Andrews, Anna Allen | Fact Sheet

The Broadfork

A radio segment that showcases local farming practices, tips, and resources for small-scale agriculture by interviewing both farmers and university experts on agricultural topics. Listen in on Third Wednesdays on KMUZ at 88.5FM or 100.7FM during the Willamette Wake-Up at 8:00am.

Newsletter

Given more information about how wine is made, consumers less likely to pay for organic

Jun 25, 2019
Consumers are more willing to pay for wine that comes with an organic or organic grape label but providing information about certification standards and organic production practices reduces consumer willingness to pay for all wines, , according to an Oregon State University-led study.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Reflections on my career with Organically Grown Company

On November 3rd, Organically Grown Company (OGC) celebrated its 40th anniversary, the retirement of several senior staff members, and my own semi- retirement. I gave a speech at that Hoe Down to...

By David Lively | Article

Dry Farming in the Maritime Pacific Northwest: Intro to Dry Farming Organic Vegetables

This publication provides an overview of dry farming, describes some of the management practices that support growing organic vegetable crops without supplemental irrigation in this region, and offers some additional resources.

By Amy Garrett | OSU Extension Catalog

Mid-Willamette Valley Small Farms Newsletter

The Mid-Valley Small Farms Newsletter shares useful content for farmers in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, including upcoming events, research updates, resources, and more.

Newsletter

Ecological Understanding of Insects in Organic Farming Systems: Insect Life Cycles

In agricultural systems, it is important to be able to recognize both the adult and immature life stages of insects to be able to make appropriate management decisions. This article is part of a series discussing the ecology of insects in organic farming systems.

By Mary E. Barbercheck, | Online Resource

Enterprise Budget: Organic Wheat and Small Grains

Information on crop production, variety selection, planting dates, seeding rates, drill calibration, special considerations for broadcast seeding, soil fertility, weed management, insect pest management, and disease management.

By Randy Weisz, Christina Cowger, Dominic Reisig | Online Resource

Organic Crop Production Enterprise Budgets

Enterprise budgets help to allocate land, labor and capital, which are limited, to the most appropriate use. The most appropriate use is defined by the person in control of the resources and may be used to maximize profits, minimize soil loss, or to achieve other goals.

By Craig Chase, Alice Topaloff, Kathleen Delate | Online Resource