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Trusted information and experts to help growers, ranchers, and horse owners across Central Oregon and beyond.
OSU Extension Service
As you may already know, Oregon State University supports the agricultural community through OSU Extension faculty based in county offices across the entire state. Their purpose is to help you succeed.
OSU Extension offer educational programs, applied research results, digital access to all sorts of helpful information, field trips and an email newsletter to keep you apprised of all of these and other learning opportunities.
Faculty include agriculture subject matter experts advocating best practices in the counties they serve. And, when needed, you can contact them directly for help and advice. In Central Oregon, we enjoy the good fortune of two excellent advisors with decades of experience.
Check out a few OSU resources on assessing hay quality:
- Horse owner's guide to buying hay
- How to test hay for nutrient content
- Understanding your forage test results
- Understanding Sugar and Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Equine Pasture and Hay
Dig deeper by visiting these three OSU Extension webpages:
- OSU Pasture and Forage Information
- OSU Horse Management Information
- OSU Beef Cattle Management Information
To sign up for the Central Oregon Ag. Newsletter, visit this page.
For other inquiries go to extension.oregonstate.edu.
School of Ranch
School of Ranch is a Central Oregon nonprofit that helps people learn practical rural, agricultural and other skills directly from experienced members of the community.
Our hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops are designed for people who want to become more capable and confident caring for their land, animals and equipment. Classes bring local experts together with neighbors who want to learn by doing.
Topics relevant to hay growers, livestock owners and rural property owners include:
- Pasture, soil and land stewardship
- Livestock care and management
- Horse health and management
- Tractors, trailers and farm equipment
- Irrigation and water systems
- Welding, fencing and practical repairs
- Gardening, food preservation and other rural living skills
School of Ranch workshops emphasize practical skills participants can use around the farm or ranch. Many are specifically designed for people who are new to rural living and want a comfortable place to learn the basics, ask questions and get hands-on experience.
School of Ranch serves communities throughout Central Oregon.
Learn more about School of Ranch at schoolofranch.org.