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Ecosystem Services and the Potential Role for Markets

Encouraged by successes such as pollution trading and fishery catch-shares, "markets for ecosystem services" (MES) are being promoted to foster conservation. In many cases, however, conditions do not exist for ...

William Jaeger | Aug 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

This publication introducesa process called lean manufacturing, sometimes called the Toyota Production System. The intended audience is manufacturers of forest products, although manufacturers of other types of products will also find this publication useful.

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

What to consider when leasing ag land

When leasing land for growing crops or grazing livestock, there's more to consider than just the cost. Lease agreements can be as simple as a handshake, but it's best to get legal advice and have conditions in writing.

Melissa Fery | Dec 2009 | Article

Statistical Process Control: Part 5, Cause-and-Effect Diagrams

Describes how cause-and-effect diagrams can help quality improvement teams identify the root causes of problems. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.

Scott Leavengood, James E. Reeb | Aug 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Economics of Oilseed Crops and Their Biodiesel Potential in Oregon's Willamette Valley

Assesses economic potential of growing six oilseeds--canola, flax, camelina, yellow mustard, sunflower, and safflower--in Oregon's Willamette Valley for biodiesel production. Evaluates costs and returns from feedstock ...

William Jaeger, Ryan Siegel | May 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Tools for Rapid Market Assessments

Most farmers' markets lack information to make effective changes and improvements. Tools for Rapid Market Assessments provides three simple, low-cost methods to address the information gap.

Larry Lev, Linda Brewer, Garry Stephenson | May 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Top 10 things learned in buying a small farm

Buying a small farm requires doing a lot of homework. Is the site suitable for a particular use, and what about water rights, soil quality, easements, zoning and tax status? Here's a look at 10 things to consider.

Melissa Matthewson | Dec 2007 | Article

Understanding the Link Between Farmers' Market Size and Management Organization

This report examines the relationship between the size of individual farmers' markets and the set of management tools used by farmers' markets. Farmers' markets will benefit from using the specific set of management tools and resources appropriate for the size of the market.

Garry Stephenson, Larry Lev, Linda Brewer | Dec 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

When Things Don't Work: Some Insights into Why Farmers' Markets Close

Reports on research conducted with farmers markets in Oregon. Explores how market resources influence success and failure, gives insights into markets that fail, and suggests other concerns related to market failure. ...

Garry Stephenson, Larry Lev, Linda Brewer | Dec 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Community Supported Agriculture

This publication reports on the history of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the U.S. and discusses the various models that have emerged. Recent trends in the CSA movement are presented and demographic information provided about the distribution of CSA farms in the U.S. Several CSA cases are profiled and a survey of recent research is presented. References and resources follow the narrative.

Katherine L. Adam | Apr 2006 | Online resource