Location: Clackamas Community College in Oregon City Schedule & Registration: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/metro/small-farm-school Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions. Both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers will find classes to fit their needs. Our classes cover topics such as: Crop and livestock management Equipment Business and marketing Land access Soil […]
Join Oregon Pasture Network in exploring Tabula Rasa Farms innovative multi-species operation in Carlton, OR. The walk will start by exploring the farm's unique water retention system with catchment ponds and swales, then exploring their livestock operation, and ending with a social hour for networking and sharing takeaways from the walk. Date: September 20, 2025 […]
Join OPN for an hour together to solve problems, ask questions, and get to know your fellow OPN Members. OPN Member Office Hours will be held on Discord. Haven't signed up yet? Information can be found in the latest OPN Member Email or by emailing opn@friendsoffamilyfarmers.org
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]