Publications

 

Smith, O.M. 2022. Birds don’t strongly impact broccoli damage or yields on diversified U.S. West Coast farms. The Wing Beat, American Ornithological Society. https://americanornithology.org/birds-dont-strongly-impact-broccoli-damage-or-yields-on-diversified-us-west-coast-farms/

Smith, O.M., Olimpi, E.M., and Karp, D.S. 2022. Feedlot association increases food safety risk associated with wild birds. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 103:e01974. https://doi.org/10.1002/bes2.1974

Smith, O.M. 2022. Bird-friendly agriculture: finding the right balance to benefit birds and farmers. The Applied Ecologist, British Ecological Society. https://appliedecologistsblog.com/2022/01/20/bird-friendly-agriculture-finding-the-right-balance-to-benefit-birds-and-farmers/

Smith, O.M. 2022. Conservation-friendly farming can benefit both birds and crops. Cool Green Science Blog, The Nature Conservancy. https://blog.nature.org/science/2022/01/20/conservation-friendly-farming-can-benefit-both-birds-and-crops/?fbclid=IwAR0LY0TPCD5rOZ-p8RIl4QRu_kGLNuaiARXPR1OQFnNX8BiVb1Ito6c1gHs

Smith, O.M., Bourbour, R., Cornell, K.A., Groendyk, S., Hannay, M., Martinico, B., Utley, O., Snyder, W.E., and Lindell, C. 2020. Promoting beneficial raptors: identification, pest control services, and management. eXtension/eOrganic publication 34052. http://eorganic.org/node/34052

Smith, O.M. and Kennedy, C.K. 2020. What is the best type of farm for birding? Cool Green Science Blog, The Nature Conservancy. https://blog.nature.org/science/2020/05/18/what-is-the-best-type-of-farm-for-birding/?fbclid=IwAR21zsxA8dzBrGEGtrb6dfur4TrcQAkBp2-qgwz4o7JDOZvROUTFK66WzUk

Smith, O.M. and Snyder, W.E. 2018. Identifying nests on farm structures. eXtension/eOrganic publication 25296. https://eorganic.org/node/25296

DeVetter, L., Gerdeman, B., Arrington, M., Spitler, H., Snyder, W.E., and Smith, O.M. 2018. How border vegetation impacts pollination and insect and bird species abundance on Washington blueberry farms. Whatcom Ag Month 7(4). http://extension.wsu.edu/wam/how-border-vegetation-impacts-pollination-and-insect-and-bird-species-abundance-on-washington-blueberry-farms/?utm_source=Whatcom+Ag+Monthly&utm_campaign=55bb71baf4-Whatcom+AgMonthly+September+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4f449891a1-55bb71baf4-90618097

Smith, O.M. and Snyder, W.E. 2017. Identification, diet, and management of swallows and swifts common on organic farms. eXtension/eOrganic publication 21871. https://eorganic.org/node/21859

Smith, O.M. and Snyder, W.E. 2017. Identification, diet, and management of chickadees and warblers common on organic farms. eXtension/eOrganic publication 21859. https://eorganic.org/node/21871

Smith, O.M. and Snyder, W.E. 2017. Western bluebird (Sialia mexicana) identification, diet, and management for organic farmers. eXtension/eOrganic publication 21870. https://eorganic.info/index.php?q=node/21870

Smith, O.M. and Wassmer, T. 2014. Increasing the reproductive fitness of captive bridled white-eyes. McNair Scholars Program Research Journal: 36-61.

 

Webinars and Recorded Talks

 

Baumgartner, J.A., Garfinkel, M., Long, R., Karp, D., Heath, S., Olimpi, E., Kross, S., and Smith, O.M. Habitat on farms support avian pest control services. Support Avian Pest Control Services California Continuing Education Course by Wild Farm Alliance, January 2023. https://www.wildfarmalliance.org/support_avian_pest_control_ce

Smith, O.M., and Long, R. Lesson 6 – Co-exisiting with birds and making farms safe. Online Course for Ag Professionals and Farmers on How to Support Birds. Wild Farm Alliance webinar series, May 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N86lCUL0kjc

Smith, O.M., Rivers, D. “Diversify your farm to support birds and make it safer.” Wild Farm Alliance Farmer Success Stories series, Jan 2021. https://wildfarmalliance.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=59fe7b3837a64936ba3e14138734dec3

Smith, O.M., Crowder, D.W., and Sciligo, A. “Biodiversity and profitability on organic farms – environmental and economic benefits of organic practices.” The Organic Center Webinar, July 2020. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7824650717798672909?source=Biodiversity

Smith, O.M. “Identifying Birds on the Farm.” eOrganic eXtension Webinar. January 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_eL_baZVL4&list=PLZMuQJAj6rOooVRDnj2I8saa8eC2iduHN

Smith, O.M., Chu, M., Crain, R., Dicks, L. Kennedy, C., Snyder, W. “Tools for Farm Biodiversity.” eOrganic eXtension Webinar. February 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPxuQWmOZ1Q (Organized by O. Smith)

 

Podcasts

 

230 - Eeraerts - Stocking honey bee colonies for the landscape. OSU Extension Service, Jan 2023. Interview with collaborator Maxime Eeraerts about our Landscape Ecology study: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/pollination-podcast/230-eeraerts-stocking-honey-bee-colonies-landscape

Smith, O.M. How risky are birds to produce safety? Agrifood Safety Produce Bites, Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety, April 2022. https://www.buzzsprout.com/936625/9906923

Perennial Almond Pests and Avian Foodborne Risk Study. My Ag Life Daily News Report, Episode 263, Feb 2022. Interview with collaborator Danny Karp about our food safety work: https://myaglife.podbean.com/e/episode-263-february-4-2022-perennial-almond-pests-and-avian-foodborne-risk-study/

Smith, O.M., and Lindell, C.A. Wild birds on the farm. MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast, Episode 3, Oct 2021. https://www.canr.msu.edu/podcasts/wild-birds-on-the-farm

Apocalypse How: Insectageddon. BBC Sounds, Nov 2020. Interview with my postdoc advisor, Bill Snyder, about our insect decline studies:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000pw89