Many thanks to Walker Farms of Siletz, Sitka Springs Farm of Toledo, Common Treasury Farm of Alsea, and Mom and Pop Farm of Alsea for providing such a marvelous selection of farm products and for helping to make the LC Fairgrounds Farmers' Market a whopping success.
Also, many thanks to the food and craft vendors for their participation in the success of the market.
Last but not least, a big round of applause for the LCFG Winter Market Committee - Carrie, Katie, Linda, Mary, Debbie, Thomas & Erica, Randy & Sarah, and Chloe for their dedication to implementing the concept of the Winter Farmers' Market and to their energy and hard work in organizing this successful event.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds Farmers' Market Sat. Nov 19th
At the LC Fairgrounds Farmers' Market: Come buy a cup of hot, apple cider from The Cider Project (like this summer's hit The Lemonade Project) supporting the That's My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program.
See you all there tomorrow!
See you all there tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Fishermen’s Appreciation Day set for Nov. 10
The Port of Newport will show its appreciation to Newport’s dedicated and hardworking fishermen when it hosts the 11th annual Fishermen’s Appreciation Day on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Port Dock 7 starting at 9 am.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
SNAP INCENTIVE SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The That's My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program runs at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds (winter) Farmers' Market every Saturday starting Nov 19th.
When a SNAP client spends at least $6 of their benefits at participating farmers markets, they receive $6 in tokens for free to spend at that market. That means clients who shop at the market every week are eligible for an extra $24 a month ($48 per month in Corvallis, where the market runs twice a week).
The incentive program also pertains to the Corvallis, Albany, Sweet Home, Brownsville, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln County Fairgrounds (winter), Yachats, Toledo and Lincoln City Farmers' Markets.
When a SNAP client spends at least $6 of their benefits at participating farmers markets, they receive $6 in tokens for free to spend at that market. That means clients who shop at the market every week are eligible for an extra $24 a month ($48 per month in Corvallis, where the market runs twice a week).
The incentive program also pertains to the Corvallis, Albany, Sweet Home, Brownsville, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln County Fairgrounds (winter), Yachats, Toledo and Lincoln City Farmers' Markets.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Message from 211 Linn-Benton-Lincoln
Message from 211Linn-Benton-Lincoln: "If you are a SNAP beneficiary, be sure to use your "Thats My Farmer" SNAP Incentive to be eligible for $$ to spend at the Lincoln County Farmers Market, check it out on 211! Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/8527s86"
Thursday, November 3, 2011
New Face of Farming | 1000 Friends of Oregon
New Face of Farming (Corvallis & Oregon Coast), Nov. 16 @5:00pm.
The initiative is focused on listening to farmers and ranchers throughout the state to identify land use policy issues that could be adapted to help producers remain viable and profitable. Your feedback will be used to craft a 2012 legislative agenda.
Location: Walnut Community Room
4950 NW Fair Oaks Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330
The initiative is focused on listening to farmers and ranchers throughout the state to identify land use policy issues that could be adapted to help producers remain viable and profitable. Your feedback will be used to craft a 2012 legislative agenda.
Location: Walnut Community Room
4950 NW Fair Oaks Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330
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