Can information from the soil explain why some prairie restoration efforts are more successful than others? In 2016, the Prairie Soils for Sustainable Restoration project set out to find the answer, thanks to funding from Oregon Natural Resources Conservation Service. Read more »
2017 was an exceptional year of Integrated Biological Pest Management (IBPM) education thanks to USDA Risk Management Education Partnerships Program funding and the leadership of Gwendolyn Ellen. Read more »
Diverse natural landscapes managed by landowners who understand and appreciate the importance of ecosystem services … Read more »
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 »
Andy Gallagher first came to Benton SWCD looking for conservation-minded people in the Willamette Valley. Read more »
November 18, 2020 was a mixed-up weather day. You know the kind, where cold rain … Read more »
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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, previously an associate director, joined the Benton SWCD Board this summer as At-large … Read more »
This past year, Oregon NRCS has challenged growers to test their soil health using … Read more »
Signe Danler teamed up with Emily Klammer to create this one-page, print-ready poster of six … Read more »
Your garden is busy helping the planet! Plant roots excrete gooey (high carbon) substances into the … Read more »
If you like to eat, then you should learn about the importance of soil to … Read more »
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 »
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 »
Leslie endures the farm’s challenges to bring the bounty of the Earth and good will to our community. Read more »
At the 2013-2014 Annual Meeting, Benton SWCD celebrated Benton County Terroir with a farm to fork showcase of local food producers and their soils. Read more »
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »