On-Farm
Testing (OFT) is field-scale,
replicated, statistically sound, farmer conducted research. Farmer
participation through on-farm testing leads to more appropriate
site-specific technology, broader and faster adoption, and increased
producer ability to adapt and innovate environmentally sound and
profitable conservation farming practices. OFT has the potential
to fill a missing link in conservation farming innovation, adaptation,
and adoption in the PNW. OFT helps producers evaluate and adapt
improved erosion management practices to accelerate implementation
of their conservation plans and improve profitability.
The Undercutter Method for Winter Wheat- Summer Fallow Farming. This 16-minute DVD describes the Undercutter method, a cost and time saving way of farming in the PNW summer fallow area. It contains research and farmer interviews explaining the advantages of the system (published by WSU Extension, January 2007). Watch this video and order your copy here.
STEEP II On-farm Testing Project Overview
STEEP II OFT Final Report: Development of on-farm testing as an educational, technology transfer
and research tool on management practices for soil erosion control
and water quality protection in the Pacific Northwest
On-Farm
Testing (OFT) is field-scale,
replicated, statistically sound, farmer conducted research. Farmer
participation through on-farm testing leads to more appropriate
site-specific technology, broader and faster adoption, and increased
producer ability to adapt and innovate environmentally sound and
profitable conservation farming practices. OFT has the potential
to fill a missing link in conservation farming innovation, adaptation,
and adoption in the PNW. OFT helps producers evaluate and adapt
improved erosion management practices to accelerate implementation
of their conservation plans and improve profitability. 