Our mission is to empower growers to thrive with less water
Growers are exploring how to thrive with less water, and we’re here to make sure they don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re collectively building abundant, resilient food systems that nourish people and communities, prioritizing soil health and regenerative practices. Agricultural resilience in all its forms. This is the work, and we’re just getting started.
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What is Dry Farming?
The term ‘dry farming’ is a bit of a misnomer. It does not mean growing without water. It means prioritizing agricultural resilience, where farms can operate with limited water and still sustain growers, communities, and our natural world.
Our Work
From participatory research and case studies to the Water Resilience Toolkit, see what DFI is building and where we’re headed.
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Water Resilience Resources
Practical tools, seed and produce directories, site exploration maps, and a decade of practice designed to meet growers where they are.
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Events
From field days and workshops to our annual Winter Convening, DFI brings growers, researchers, and advocates together throughout the year. Check our events page for what’s coming up.
Blog
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Intro to Dry Farming Webinar with Oregon Farm Corps
Watch the free intro to dry farming webinar hosted by Oregon Farm Corps and Dry Farming Institute. Learn how to…
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Dry Farming on Yonder Radio: DFI with the Center for Rural Strategies (Episode 111)
Listen as the Dry Farming Institute joins Yonder Radio Hour on Episode 111 to discuss dry farming in the Pacific…
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Save Our Seeds: Events Archive
May 22, 2026 | 4:00–8:00 PMHosted by Our Family Farms | Cedarwood Barn | 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, OR…
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Using Soil Moisture Sensors to Increase Water Resilience on Your Farm: Webinar
Recorded April 2026 | Available Now With Evie Smith (OSU Extension – Lincoln County) and Amy Garrett (Dry Farming Institute)…
