Marketing & AI [21 remaining]

Join School of Ranch founder Mark Gross to explore practical applications of AI for small farms. Gross will demonstrate how you can customize AI tools to make marketing tasks repeatable by people without techhnical skills. These tools write copy for social media posts, advertising, websites, press releases and more. They generate illustrations in various formats. And they can be tailored to deliver these assets in a manner consistent with your brand and voice.

Irrigation District Panel Discussion [15 remaining]

Come hear from the irrigation specialists regarding irrigation water delivery in their district. This class will provide information about irrigation districts, operations, and information about the 2025 water year. Moderated by DSWCD's Todd Peplin, panel members include Chris Schull -Manager, Tumalo Irrigation District; Colin Willis - Manager, Arnold Irrigation District; Cary Pinhollow - Water Specialist, Central Oregon Irrigation. District ,

Conservation Planning - First Steps [36 remaining]

You just bought the property now what??? This class will provide basic steps in examining and learning about your property. Learn the nine steps of planning to determine the best use of your land. Led by Tom Bennett, Deschutes Soil And Water Conservation District (DSWCD), Conservation Technician.

Toxic Plants in Pastures [18 remaining]

Led by Scott Duggan, OSU Extension Livestock Agent, this class explores the identification, effects, and management of toxic plants commonly found in pastures. In this course, participants will learn to recognize harmful plant species, understand the various toxins and the effect they have on animal health, and evaluate the environmental conditions that favor their growth.

Grant Writing [19 remaining]

Explore and Learn the secrets of grant writing with Katrina Van Dis, HDFFA Founder and Principal Consultant at Ensoterra, LLC. This workshop is designed for producers who have a basic understanding of grants or who have written a grant and want to level-up their expertise. Learn the secrets to a successful grant including how to prepare, writing techniques, budget development, reporting requirements, and other strategies. Come with questions and leave with examples.

Drip Irrigation [13 remaining]

Join Floyd Nelson, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Water Management & Irrigation Extension Specialist, and get an introduction to drip irrigation for small farms, covering system components, installation, maintenance, and best practices for efficient water use. Farmers will learn how to optimize irrigation for vegetable and row crops, reduce water waste, and improve crop yields with cost-effective solutions.

Analyzing the Return on Investment with Capital Budgeting Techniques [23 remaining]

In this class, Tim Delbridge, Assistant Professor, OSU Ag Economist, will discuss how producers can use basic finance techniques to analyze the return on investment in long-term assets, and compare the annualized cost of different alternatives. We will use examples to practice calculating return metrics, and show how to incorporate uncertainty about pricing or cost savings into the analysis.

Avian Influenza H5N1 [35 remaining]

Updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the impacts to small farms, and biosecurity recommendations to protect livestock from infection from Dr. Ryan Schulz, State Veterinarian, Oregon Department of Ag.

Farmer CSA Panel: Models and Techniques [21 remaining]

There are many different things to consider when starting a CSA with your farm operation. Come hear from three business owners and their unique CSA models, including a "Micro" CSA, a two business collaborative vegetable CSA, and a collaborative flower CSA. Find out if a CSA is the right way to reach your customers, and which model might work for you.

Irrigation 201 - IWM Management [18 remaining]

This class will provide an in depth overview of irrigation water management tools that can help manage your irrigation water more efficiently. Learn how Websoil Survey, Agrimet, and Irrigation Schedule Moblie can help in water scheduling, saving you time and promoting better crop yields. Led by Todd Peplin, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD), Lead Planner.

Succession planning [18 remaining]

Successfully passing on a farm or ranch can happen! Join Oregon Ag Trust's Tess Baker to discuss how either generation can start the conversation, considerations for family or non-familial succession, and making sure the right people are at the table to work through obstacles. We’ll take it a step further and walk through the things to think about before, during and after transition including knowledge transfer of key operational information, mentorship opportunities, a timeline for transition and professional resources to call on as you work through the process.

Resilient Pastures: Productive Forage and Livestock Even When Things Get Dry [33 remaining]

Join Gordon Jones, OSU Extension Pasture and Forage Specialist, to explore the strategies for managing irrigated pastures through drought conditions. We will discuss forage species, soil health, and grazing management to achieve a practical balance for protecting perennial pastures while feeding livestock through dry periods.