For the Love of Farming Podcast is all about connecting listeners to small scale farmers and ranchers. We come together to talk about their why, how they came to be where they are, challenges, joys, and how they keep going. We are grateful to the individuals who were generous with their time, willing to get…
read moreLinked is information on 81 programs across conservation, insurance, loans, disaster assistance & more that may provide financial support to agricultural producers in Oregon. Search for specific programs, or filter programs by the types of support, drought focus, and/or farm operation type.
read moreA quick Q&A on USDA Beginning Farmers with Sarah Campbell Sarah Campbell is the National Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator for USDA. In this article Sarah answers questions about common misconceptions about beginning farmer and rancher eligibility, available programs to help and how to chart your path as a beginning farmer.
read moreLearn how to harvest, process & clean and stores seeds with low tech, inexpensive methods. This course is intended for new seed growers at the garden, homestead or small farm scale. This course will help you achieve high quality seed for replanting, sharing and/or selling from the plants you choose to grow for seed. We…
read moreBuild Your Small Farm Business Skills with Free, On-Demand Training from Business Impact NW. Business Impact NW's mission is to provide coaching, classes, and access to capital for all, serving Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, & Washington rural and greater metro areas. Click on this link, then filter by "Food and Farm Businesses" to see the…
read moreThese online courses are offered through the OSU Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program. They are on demand and accessible anytime. Business planning classes include: Developing a Successful Agritourism Business in Oregon
read moreSustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Outreach has created a video series "Practical Tips for Beginning Farmers." Based on their own experiences when starting out, farmers from across the country share advice about common challenges facing beginning farmers in today's agriculture.
read moreEligibility: Be a full or part-time agriculturalist who has two years or less of operational experience (i.e. crop cycle) or has plans to start their operation within two years of the grant application date. Have an operation located within
read moreOregon Farm Corps is a beginning farmer training program as well as hosts a suite of other events and programs aimed at helping farmers launch their small farm business. They help with land access, capital access, technical assistance to beginning farmers and businesses. Oregon Farm Corps offers technical assistance with business plan writing, business development,…
read moreAs you may be aware, the EPA recently banned Dacthal, a pesticide commonly used on crops like kale, cabbage, and broccoli. We recently published in-depth content on Dacthal, highlighting its impact on agricultural workers and offering insights into safer practices and alternatives. You can find them below:
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