Managing a 100-acre farm is the adventure Jane and Larry Viehl chose for retirement. And while there’s been no end to the work, they are pleased they chose this retirement option instead of golfing in the desert or that beachfront condo in Florida. Read more »
All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You 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 »
Every garden is a learning opportunity. I was fortunate to be able to teach hands-on … 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 »
I ended up feeling more connected to the Corvallis area and beyond by having face-to-face interactions with professionals in my future field. Read more »
A Corvallis teacher describes his experience at Summer Ag Institute. Read more »
Tansy ragwort is dangerous to livestock and taints milk and honey. 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 »
Benton SWCD is happy to provide you with this practical and easy to use guide … 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 »
Find out what’s different about the listing of Streaked Horned Lark and why farmers might really want to help boost this lark’s numbers. 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 »
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
Leslie Michel discusses her experience as an intern of the Soil Quality Project. Read more »
If you are thinking about getting your garden growing, raised beds might be a good choice to consider. Read more »
Do you have a streamside or riverside area on land you manage? You could get paid to take this land out of production! Read more »