Nathan Kroeker of Roseburg has been helping small farmers prepare their land for production through his business, Oregon Land Craft.
About a year ago, Douglas County property owners decided to charge themselves a fee in order to protect their livestock and trees from cougars, coyotes, bears and other predators.
Farmers in Douglas County have found sustainable practices can pay off, not only for the health of the land but for the financial success of their farms.
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It had been a turbulent past few months for Brooke Hopfer, a 17-year-old Days Creek FFA member who captured the top showmanship award at the 77th annual Douglas County Lamb Show on Saturday.
FFA and 4-H students will walk into the ring this weekend with their carefully groomed lambs for the 77th annual Douglas County Lamb Show.
Douglas County farmlands share their bounty within a short distance of the city, where several farm stands are open for the public to enjoy.
