Organic Agriculture
Organic agriculture statistics for Oregon, 2007 (Livestock).
The most recent data on livestock; include years 2005-2007 for comparison and tracking growth
Oregon Organic Statistics 2008
An overview of organic agriculture statistics for the state, including acres and farms, farmgate sales, crop breakdown, and livestock. A Powerpoint presentation in PDF format.
Pastured Poultry
Raising pastured poultry is a simple way to integrate livestock into small farms. A summary of experiences at WSU Puyallup with small-scale pastured poultry production on organically certified land from 2005-2007 is presented. The goal was to integrate pastured broilers into a vegetable-pasture rotation in an organic farming systems experiment.
Soils and Soil Testing
Links for farmers and gardeners to resources on soil sampling, soil testing, and soil test interpretation.
Soil Quality
A series of measurements was begun in 2004 to assess selected soil physical and biological properties in a variety of cropping and management systems. Measurements include bulk density, soil compaction, soil organic matter, and aggregate stability. Biological measurements began in 2005.
Research Brief: Market and Opportunities for Organic Feed Production in Eastern Washington – April 2007
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
An Organic Pesticide is Still a Pesticide – April 2007
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Apple orchard productivity and fruit quality under organic, conventional, and integrated management.
Peck GM, Andrews PK, Reganold JP, Fellman JK. 2006. HortScience 41:99-107.
Profile of Organic Crops and Livestock in Oregon – 2006
A comprehensive report (PDF) with all the available statistics for organic production in the state.