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Creator:: Stephenson, Garry Owen, Gwin, Lauren, Powell, Maud, Garrett, Amy (Amy Michelle), Oregon Tilth, Inc., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The report integrates a survey of organic farmers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; conversations with focus groups made up of southern Oregon organic farmers and organic farming stakeholders; and interviews with Oregon State University organic agriculture researchers. It highlights research, education, and policy issues identified by organic farmers and researchers....
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Martin, Dana (Dana Lou), Fery, Melissa, Andrews, Nick, Angima, Sam D., Matthewson, Melissa, Pool, Kristin, Stephenson, Garry Owen, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management workshop series enhances the success of new farmers by helping participants think through biological, physical, financial, and family aspects of farm business. This planning book helps workshop participants process ideas and record information. Those already established in farm and ranch businesses may also...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Conway, Flaxen D. L., Godwin, Derek, Cloughesy, Mike, Corcoran, P. E. (Patrick E.), Nierenberg, Tara R., Adams, Paul W., Brewer, Linda J., Ellis-Sugai, Barbara, 1957-, Giannico, Guillermo Roberto, 1960-, Good, James W., Hibbs, David E., Holbert, Mary, Huddleston, J. H. (James Herbert), 1942-, Lambert, Beth C., Minshew, Hudson F., Rogers, Bill, Runyon, John, Schreder, Peter, Simon-Brown, Viviane, Stephenson, Garry Owen, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Provides information about complexity of watersheds. Outlines ways to form partnerships, to develop strategies for enhancing watershed resources, and to implement enhancement projects.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Stephenson, Garry Owen, Hannaway, D., Bohle, Mylen G., Brewer, Linda J., Hammond, Ellen, Parsons, Cory, Schreder, Pete, and Fery, Melissa
Abstract:: 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 •...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Stephenson, Garry Owen, and Hannaway, D.
Abstract:: The goals for a well-managed small-acreage horse farm are: A productive pasture with plenty of grass and few weeds Almost no mud during the rainy season All nutrients (manure and stall waste) generated by the horses recycled to feed the pasture or removed from the farm and recycled Healthy horses...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Bubl, Charles Edward, and Stephenson, Garry Owen
Abstract:: Often, when people buy a small farm they simply want someone to tell them what they can “do” with it. As strange as it might seem, this isn’t an easy question to answer. When landowners begin to make important decisions related to the use of their property, they might not...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Lev, Larry, Brewer, Linda J., and Stephenson, Garry Owen
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Stephenson, Garry Owen, Lev, Larry, Brewer, Linda J., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: "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...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Stephenson, Garry Owen, Lev, Larry, Brewer, Linda J., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: "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...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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