Conservation Neighbor: RD Mosier
RD compares his livestock operation to the pieces of a puzzle. Some pieces take a long time to fit in place, such as the six years that he has invested to develop relationships with neighbors. Read more »
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Conservation Neighbor: Andy Gallagher
Andy Gallagher first came to Benton SWCD looking for conservation-minded people in the Willamette Valley. Read more »
I Just Love This Place
November 18, 2020 was a mixed-up weather day. You know the kind, where cold rain … Read more »
Nutrient Management for Diverse Vegetable Growers: A Workshop
On February 8, 2020, OSU Extension Small Farms joined NRCS and Benton SWCD to provide … Read more »
Certification helps distribute payments to Benton County landowners
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Conservation Neighbor Nick Cavagnaro
Conservation Neighbor Nick Cavagnaro shares some tips for what to grow in Benton County. He doesn’t have use for plants that do not support the local wildlife, be it birds or insects. Read more »
Bob Morris is our new At-Large Director
Bob Morris, previously an associate director, joined the Benton SWCD Board this summer as At-large … Read more »
Who knew soiled undies could be so interesting?
This past year, Oregon NRCS has challenged growers to test their soil health using … Read more »
Gardening As If the World Depends On It
Signe Danler teamed up with Emily Klammer to create this one-page, print-ready poster of six … Read more »
“Green is Red Hot”
One WVRLC objective is to provide regenerative landscape education to other landscape professionals and to … Read more »
Regenerative Landscaping
Your garden is busy helping the planet! Plant roots excrete gooey (high carbon) substances into the … Read more »
Celebrate World Soil Day Dec 5th
If you like to eat, then you should learn about the importance of soil to … Read more »
Preventing Phytophthora Contamination in Native Plant Nurseries
Over the past several years, numerous Phytophthora plant pathogens have been detected in California native … Read more »
Farm Practices to Support Beneficial Insects and Raptors
Please join us for a full-day workshop to help Reduce Farm Risk through Integrated Biological … Read more »
Preventing Phytophthora Contamination in Native Plant Nurseries
December 13, 2016 11:58 AM – This workshop has been cancelled due to dangerous winter … Read more »
Building Resilient Cropping Systems and Conserving Water
Please join us for two special presentations! Date & Time: Friday, August 19, 2016, 3:00 … Read more »
Soil Quality Project: science meets practice
This internship has been all encompassing- stretching my mind to think, working my hands with samples, and lending out my services as a student. Read more »
Integrated Biological Pest Management Workshop
Integrated Biological Pest Management Practices for Oregon Farms – a 2-day workshop Learn the basics … Read more »
Healthy Soil: The Foundation of a Productive Garden
As you prepare your garden beds for cultivation this year, place soil maintenance at the top of your list, because healthy soil is the foundation of a productive garden. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor Leslie Van Allen and the Agrarian Way of Life
Leslie endures the farm’s challenges to bring the bounty of the Earth and good will to our community. Read more »