"The topic of market failure is rarely addressed in the literature. This report represents a starting point. It describes the dynamics of farmers' market startups, closures, and manager turnover. It focuses on two important resources--administrative revenue and labor--used by farmers' markets. Data for a sample of markets that failed are...
Provides information about complexity of watersheds. Outlines ways to form partnerships, to develop strategies for enhancing watershed resources, and to implement enhancement projects.
This is a bibliography of the work of T. L. Jackson, who conducted research at the North Willamette Research and Experiment Center. It is limited to those Extension publications and research reports that addressed the nutrient needs of fresh market and processed vegetables.
"Farmers' markets are valuable market channels for small farmers and important venues for the economic, nutritional, and social lives of communities. Efforts to make farmers' markets sustainable should focus on two influences on markets: external (related to public policy) and internal (related to market management). Well-crafted public policy is needed...
Most farmers’ markets lack information to make effective
changes and improvements. We have designed three
simple, low-cost methods to address the information gaps.
The first two—attendance counts and dot surveys—are
quantitative and can be used independently by markets.
The third method is the more complete Rapid Market
Assessment (RMA), which...
Oregon has a rich history in the production of fruits, berries, vegetables, and ornamental crops; the state’s national and international reputation for delivering high-quality products is well-established and well-deserved. In the past, agriculture and forestry were the foundation of Oregon’s economy. Although other activities now are equal in size to...
The OSU Extension Economic Information Office annually compiles estimates of crop and livestock production and farmgate values in all 36 counties. About 70 OSU Extension and research faculty provide the estimates, based on personal knowledge, contact with industry leaders, various published and unpublished data, and, in some cases, surveys. Depending...
Compost maturity is an important determinant of end use for composted municipal yard debris, and generally refers to the effect the compost has on plants. The rate of microbial respiration is an indicator of compost stability. The objectives of this research were to: i) determine whether continuous aeration resulted in...
Some good goals for a well-managed, small-acreage horse
farm are:
• A productive pasture with plenty of grass and few weeds
• Less dust during the dry season and less mud during the wet season
• Healthy horses free of problems associated with dust, manure,
mud, and toxic plants
•...
This publication will help you understand the importance of soil organic matter levels to good plant performance. It also contains suggestions for suitable soil amendments. Any soil, no matter how compacted, can be improved by the addition of organic matter. The result will be a better environment for almost any...