Mud and Manure
If you have livestock, you have to manage mud and manure. Click here to watch … Read more »
agriculture
Hundred Acre Wood: A Retirement Project
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 »
Celebrating Marvin Gilmour – Farmer/Wetland Restorationist/Engineer Extraordinaire!
All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … 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 »
Conservation Neighbor: Jeff Mitchell, Pax Produce
Every garden is a learning opportunity. I was fortunate to be able to teach hands-on … Read more »
Soil Quality Project: Summer 2015
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 »
Soil and Community Awareness
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 »
Fistula, Floods, and Farmers: A Look at Summer Ag Institute
A Corvallis teacher describes his experience at Summer Ag Institute. Read more »
Control Tansy Ragwort Now to Prevent Poisonings
Tansy ragwort is dangerous to livestock and taints milk and honey. 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 »
Benton County Rural Living Handbook
Benton SWCD is happy to provide you with this practical and easy to use guide … 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 »
2013-2014 Annual Meeting
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 »
What Farmers Need to Know About the Most Recently Listed Threatened Species
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 »
Cover Crop Cost Benefit Analysis
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
Soil Math, Trapdoor Spider and Grant Writing
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
Hands-on Work Connects Classroom to Real World
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
Apply Your Soil Science!
This is one of a series of blogs by OSU students who share the opportunities, … Read more »
SQP Intern Prepares for Career
Leslie Michel discusses her experience as an intern of the Soil Quality Project. Read more »
Rising Up: It’s Time to Think About Raised Bed Gardening
If you are thinking about getting your garden growing, raised beds might be a good choice to consider. Read more »