on-line education

The USDA has launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process.  The now uniform application process will help make sure all farm loan applicants receive equal support and have a consistent customer service experience with USDA’s Farm Service Agency, regardless of individual circumstances.   “...

How does EOU serve rural communities through their on-line program?  Dan Cecchini explains during today's Eastern Oregon University Minute.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com...

During the pandemic, most in person events transitioned to virtual gatherings, including those events in the farming community. Thanks to a $1 million grant from the USDA, Oregon State University was able to move Farm Tours and Ag education for young people on-line ...

The Washington state Farmers Market Conference gets underway this week. Colleen Donovan, Executive Director of the WSFMA said the theme of this year’s on-line event is "Adapt, Overcome, Thrive". She noted for 2021, its important farmers markets across the state are proactive, rather than reactive and learn from last year. Don ...

This spring, Oregon State University will offer an on-line course, Principles of Vineyard Management. OSU Viticulture Extension Specialist, Patty Skinkis, said the course will cover establishing, designing, implementing and managing a vineyard ...

If there is a positive take away for the livestock industry during this pandemic, it is the rapid advancement of communications technology, allowing producers and industry leaders to more easily talk directly with consumers. Greg Hanes, CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, said all the contractors they work with and their checkoff programs have really done a great job of adap

Producers and other connected to the Ag industry interested in learning more about cover crops, both what works and what does not in the Northwest, are invited to an on-line workshop series that starts Thursday. The Western Cover Crops Council, in partnership with the University of Idaho and Oregon State University will host regional workshops to discuss cover crop research and outreach efforts a

Oregon State University wraps up their 2020 Small Farm School Series Thursday with “Record Keeping for Farm Business Decision Making”. OSU’s Heidi Noordijk said this week’s on-line class is extremely beneficial for anyone new to farming or looking at growing and expanding their operation. She said with so much ...