The links below will take you to NCAP webpages with additional information for farmers and nursery growers. NCAP grants permission to print out and distribute this information. You may distribute as many copies as you want, but they must be free to recipients.
Managing Pests & Weeds
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL (VIDEO)Shows Oregon nurseries effectively fighting common insect pests with natural enemies, plus additional resources on biological control.
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GREEN GARDENING SOLUTIONS FOR NURSERIES (GUIDE)This guide covers effective ways that nurseries can solve pest, weed and disease issues without using toxic pesticides- English and Spanish.
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IPM GUIDE FOR NORTHWEST GROWERS (VIDEO & GUIDE)An overview of several “small hammers”–rather than the “big hammer” of a pesticide–for growers seeking to use alternative methods.
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MUMMY BERRY MANAGEMENT (GUIDE)NCAP partnered with Oregon State University to research organic techniques to manage mummy berry disease of blueberries.
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ALL-SEASONS APPROACH TO SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA (VIDEO)Dr. Amy J. Dreves from Oregon State University shares how to implement effective SWD management.
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FILBERT MOTH MANAGEMENT (VIDEO)Though 99% of U.S. hazelnuts are grown in Oregon, only 1% of these are grown organically. Oregon Organic Hazelnuts, aims to change that.
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Improving Habitat for Wildlife
WATER IS THE CONNECTION (GUIDE)Shows why salmon are at risk from pesticides in the Willamette Valley, alternatives for weed, insect and disease management, and best practices for keeping pesticides out of water.
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HEALTHY HABITAT POLLINATOR SERIES (VIDEO)Three videos show the process of improving ecosystem health by creating habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects, showcasing successful habitat on farms and other spaces.
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ESTABLISHING POLLINATOR & BENEFICIAL INSECT HABITAT (GUIDE)How to install on-farm habitat for beneficial insects in Idaho. Focuses on how to incorporate native wildflowers and grasses in the form of hedgerows, beetle banks, and large seeded areas.
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IDAHO POLLINATOR HABITAT ASSESSMENT (GUIDE)Tools for teaching conservation planners and landowners, prioritizing conservation actions, and quantifying habitat or land management improvements on a single site.
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