AGRO-ECOLOGY NORTHWEST

Agro-Ecology Northwest is a group of technical consultants and researchers who collaborate on sustainable agriculture projects in the public interest.

Our focus provides environmentally sound solutions for farmers and other landholders via whole systems design in the management of: soil, plants, livestock, integrated pest management, water harvesting and buffer zone enhancement.

AENW is involved with education and research opportunities in agro-ecology.

We are certifying agents for the Eco-labeling organizations Salmon Safe and LIVE.

We provide expertise in the following areas:

FARM PLANNING AND SITE ASSESSMENT

• Comprehensive site analysis and needs assessment
• Design Master Plans for farms, homesteads, homes (urban/rural)
• Placement of elements for maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and a multifunctional approach (water catchment's, crops, structures, animals.
• Developing farm plans for land and water use law compliance
• Technical assistance for small and part-time start-up farmers
• Crop selection recommendations: vegetables, berries, nuts, orchards, forestry, hedgerows, cover crops and more
• Identifying income producing opportunities
• Working within budget and time allotted for maintenance
• Designs tailored for clients' resources and skills

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

• Soil fertility and plant nutrition recommendations
• Irrigation system design
• Livestock management systems
• Pest and disease monitoring and control recommendations

URBAN AND RURAL SERVICES

• Integrated pest management (IPM) programs for home, institutions, and farms
• Permaculture and edible landscape design
• Agro-forestry design including hedgerows and orchards

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

• Design and evaluations of research trials
• Writing grants and grant fulfillment
• Technical advising for on-farm research
• Agro-ecology based curriculum and workshops

RESOURCE REFERRALS

ARTICLE: Water from the Land: An Overview

WORK IN PROGRESS: Book on Multi-Functional Hedgerows

Associates

Jude Hobbs  Farm and Landscape Design
Since 1982, her business, Cascadia Landscape Design, has specialized in whole systems design with a focus on soil building, water harvesting, and appropriate plant selection. She has written A Guide to Multi-Functional Hedgerows for Oregon State University Extension Service. She holds a degree in Ornamental Horticulture.

John Nuemeister  Livestock and Forage
John raises sheep on his farm in Junction city, Oregon. He has a B.S. in Animal Sciences and an M.S. in Crop Science from Oregon State University. He has worked in fields of pesticide research and agricultural lending. He currently works as a field representative in an agricultural company.

Dan Stein  Integrated Pest Management
Dan owned and operated Northwest IPM, for nine years. A least toxic structural pest control and consulting company. He is the author of the book Least Toxic Home Pest Control, a practical approach to IPM. Dan has an M.S. degree in Agriculture and Plant Protection from Cal poly, San Luis Obispo.

Hans Wittig  Plant Pathology
Hans has experience in sustainable farming through his work on organic farms, as a certification inspector, and a researcher at Oregon State University. He has an M.S. degree in Plant Pathology from Oregon State University and worked for five years with OSU Extension Plant Pathology evaluating disease management practices for fruits and berries. He is currently a buyer for an organic baby food company.