Join the Oregon Pasture Network this fall for a 5-part online class series designed for farmers, ranchers, and direct-market producers who want to sharpen their skills, strengthen their businesses, and care for their land. Each week, industry experts and experienced producers will share practical, field-tested tools you can put to work right away.
Note: Forage ID Made Simple is now scheduled for October 15 and DIY Websites is now scheduled for October 29
October 8, 2025
The Most Important Number to Know to Calculate your Farm’s Profitability
Jordan Steele, Ranching for Profit
Is your business profitable? Do you know which of your enterprises contribute the most (or least) to that profit or loss? How do you determine your overhead, fixed, and direct costs, and what do they all mean? You can answer these questions by calculating your gross margin for your farm and each enterprise, and knowing that margin is critical for you to be able to make informed decisions and mitigate risk. Join expert Jordan Steele to learn about gross margin, the information you need to calculate it, and how it factors into the Ranching for Profit economic model.
October 15, 2025
Forage Identification Made Easy
Shayan Ghajar, Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences
Most of us graziers consider ourselves “grass farmers,” but few of us can confidently tell a fescue from an orchardgrass from a rye. How can we improve our pastures if we don’t even know what we are growing? Join Dr. Shayan Ghajar from Oregon State University to learn how to differentiate common grasses, legumes, and forbs in Oregon. We will even have a spot for you to upload photos of your mystery plants for potential identification.
October 22, 2025
Grazing Principles that Let Nature do the Work For You
Dallas Mount, Ranching for Profit
Do you want to grow better forage, spend less money on hay, and reduce your workload? Assuming you answered yes to all of these questions, you will want to join us to learn how to let nature do the heavy lifting. Dallas Mount, the owner of Ranching for Profit, will guide us on the 5 grazing principles that will not only improve your landscape, but will also save you money and time.
October 29, 2025
Your Farm, Online: DIY Websites for Farmers
Anna Wiley, Oregon Pasture Network
Want your farm’s website to actually work for you? This workshop is designed for direct-to-market producers who want to learn how to engage with potential and existing customers, build trust, and increase sales through their website. You’ll learn why a functional website can be a valuable addition to social media, what to include on your website, and how to get started. We’ll also cover how to identify areas of improvement for existing websites and technology recommendations for all skill levels.
November 5, 2025
Success with Pasture Raised Hogs
Zach Menchini, Campfire Farms
Raising pigs on pasture offers various benefits for animal welfare, the environment, and the final pork product. However, successful pastured pig farming requires careful planning and management to address specific challenges. Zach Menchini produces pork from hundreds of pasture raised pigs every year; hear his expert tips on housing, feeding, pasture management, breeding, and so much more.
OPN Member Benefits
This year, as a token of our appreciation of membership, OPN Members can attend classes for FREE!
OPN Members can check their email for sign-up information or email opn@friendsoffamilyfarmers.org for registration info.
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