1. OSU Extension Catalog
Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Living on the Land: Pasture and Livestock Essentials

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson and Ellen Hammond
EC 1634 | Published December 2010, Reviewed 2023

Summary

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of pasture and livestock management, including use of sound conservation practices. Particularly for the region east of the Cascades.

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About the authors

Brian Tuck
(Former)
Shilah Olson
Conservation planner
Wasco County Soil & Water Conservation District
Ellen Hammond
Water quality specialist
Oregon Department of Agriculture
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