Oregon Statistics 2009
Powerpoint file of 2009 Oregon organic sector statistics
Organic Agriculture
Gender and Certified Organic Production in Washington State
Goldberger, J. 2008. Poster. Today, women make up a growing proportion of principle farm operators, especially in “alternative” agriculture. Understanding the experiences and perspectives of female and male farmers will help land-grant universities and other service providers better serve the needs of all organic producers.
The Experiences and Perspectives of Washington’s Certified Organic Producers: Results from a Statewide Survey – December 2008
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Oregon Organic Crop Acres and Farm Numbers – 2008
The most recent data for Oregon in a PDF format.
Orchard floor management effects on nitrogen fertility and soil biological activity in newly established organic apple orchard.
L. Hoagland, L. Carpenter-Boggs, D. Granatstein, M. Mazzola, J. Smith, F. Peryea, and J. Reganold. 2008. Biology and Fertility of Soils online.
Profitable Strategies for Transitioning to Organic Grain Production in the Arid West
A large-scale field project on transitioning to organic grain (primarily wheat) production in the Palouse region (dryland, annual cropping) was started in 2002. Three years of transition and two years of wheat production have been monitored, with nine different cropping systems. Weed control and fertility have been big challenges. An economic analysis indicates that using […]
Organic and Beyond: Consumer Demand Growing for Differentiated Farm Products – Spring 2008
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Comparing tillage and mulching for organic orchard performance
Wiman, M., Kirby, E., Granatstein, D., Mullinix, K. 2008. Poster presented at 2008 BIOAg Research Symposium.