Small Acreage Farming
Landowners with small acreage pastures can get help with soil testing and interpretation from the UI Extension, Bonner County office. We can find answers to your questions on forage selection, care of pastures and more.
Classes and Workshops
Class and workshop dates will be posted to our calendar when available. Please contact the UI Extension, Bonner County office if you have questions.
Bonner County Annual Farm Tour
Every year on the second Thursday in June, UI Extension, Bonner County and Bonner County Agriculture and Forestry Committee team up to put on the annual farm tour which highlights the small businesses in our wonderful county. Four businesses are highlighted each year with a lunch stop included. This farm tour fills up each year so make sure to check back often for when the new brochure/registration form is posted.
Thank you to our 2023 Bonner County Farm Tour hosts: Jim Stevens, Snow Valley Garlic, PJ's Nursery and Jim Thompson.
Save the Date — Hope to see you at our next farm tour on June 13, 2024
High Tunnel Research Project
This project focuses on high tunnel production. The research includes improving high tunnel design and choosing appropriate crops.
Resources
- Idaho Forage Handbook, BUL547
- Pasture Principles for Smaller Acreages, BUL849
- Pasture and Grazing Management in the Pacific Northwest, PNW614. University of Idaho, Oregon State University and Washington State University teamed up to offer this 200-page book on pasture and grazing management.