Soil Health Network
Photo Credit: Blue Raven Farm by Jamie Thrower
About the Network
OrCAN brings together partners including Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), OSU Extension, nonprofits, state and federal agencies, and researchers across Oregon to align resources and meet farmers’ needs on the ground. We build relationships inclusive of Black, Indigenous, and other Farmers of Color (BIPOC), small and large scale producers, conventional and organic growers, and more.
1,235+
People engaged in
OrCAN's network
424
Farm service providers
373
Agricultural Producers
An Inclusive, Collaborative Soil Health Network
We are building an inclusive, collaborative statewide Soil Health Network to promote soil health for climate resilience, with a focus on meeting the needs of historically marginalized and under-resourced producers.
The network aims to increase implementation of soil health practices on Oregon’s farms and ranches by:
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Streamlining Resources: Relevant, and accessible tools to support producers in implementing soil health practices
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Fostering Connection: Opportunities for peer support, inspiration, and learning for producers
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Building Capacity: Increasing capacity for farm service providers to meet producers' needs
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Strengthening Alignment: Enhancing collaboration and innovation among farm service providers
Soil Health Network Interactive Map
Statewide Soil Health Network Resources
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Mark Porter
Oregon Dept of Environmental Quality
Jerin Dinkins
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
Taylor Larson
OAHP Coordinator - Grants, Conservation
OSU Extension: Small Farms
Nathan Stacey
Small Farms Program Coordinator
nathan.stacey@oregonstate.edu
OSU Extension: Organic Agriculture
Shannon Cappellazzi
Soil Organic Management Specialist
Shayan Ghajar
Organic pasture & forage specialist
Brigid Meints
Organic grains & pulses specialistbrigid.meints@oregonstate.edu
Lucas Nebert
Organic seed & planting stock specialist
Todd Anderson
Organic tree fruit & nuts specialist
Nick Andrews
Organic vegetables specialist
If you or your organization would like to get involved, please complete our Network Engagement Survey and contact Sage at sage (at) oregonclimateag.org.
Thank you to Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District for their support of the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council Regional Hub.