LCMG™ Bill Biernacki makes building a cloche easy. Build a raised bed cloche in 8 steps for $200. http://www.livingthecountrylife.com

Lincoln County Master Gardeners / OSU shared a link.

How to Protect Plants from Frost - Low Tunnels

groworganic.com

ATTRA - Sustainable Agriculture
Starting a farm business? Knowing the correct legal structure for your farm can make a difference, and we have a new publication that explains the various forms your business can take. Get it here: http://bit.ly/12m9fgZ

Kudos to 4-H and the Palmers!
Getting “down and dirty” on local organic sustainable food sources in Lincoln County

This spring the Self Reliant 4-H Club of Lincoln County will start a 7,500 square feet garden using some the latest techniques in an effort to develop a Local Organic Sustainable Food System.

The Project is being funded by a grant from Oregon State University. The Organic Sustainable Food Project will be in Toledo Oregon, at the old community garden west of the skate board park.

Techniques to be used to develop an Organic Sustainable Food Supply:
· EarthBarrels© - a patio self wicking container gardening system
· EarthBeds© - raised self wicking beds with cloches
· Underground Heated Greenhouse – heating a greenhouse by storing the daytime heat in the ground for release at night
· Aquaponics – a closed system of using the fish waste to provide an organic food source for the growing plants and the plants provide a filter to clean the water for the fish.
· Compost Hot Water System – using compost to heat the fish water at night

The purpose of a 4-H project is to demonstrate to the community that a local organically grown food supply can be available on their deck or in their back yard.

Activities which the youth will be involved:
· Programming the Greenhouse Control Computer
· Intense Gardening Techniques
· Caring for fish
· Growing with soil
· Growing without soil
· Build EarthBarrels, EarthBeds and Cloches
· Learn Composting
· Manage a Greenhouse
Come and join us.
If any adult or high school student has any interest in an Organic Sustainable Food Systems please join us.
No experience required.
A PowerPoint & Video presentation is available for any interested group or organization with more details.
Carl & Coralee Palmer
Call 541-765-2109
nextday@cablespeed.com

Newport Fishermen's Wives - Wild Seafood Exchange is coming to Newport Oregon next month at the Best Western Plus, Agate Beach Inn. Click on the preceding link for hotel and registration information. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/

Receive freshly picked produce every week for 20 weeks this summer/fall? Join our CSA now to reserve your spot!
http://www.sitkasprings.com/csa-sign-up.html

Oregon Small Farms Conference
Registration for this years Conference is still available - and we consider the price to still be a fantastic value. Check out all the sessions and register today. http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/sfc

Lincoln Co 4-H is selling Lucky Shamrock planting kits. $10 each, guaranteed to grow. If you are interested, deadline to order is this Thursday, Feb 28.

Organic Fertilizer & Cover Crop Calculator
http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/calculator

Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market and 2 others shared a link. Farmers Market Coalition SNAP Sales at Farmers Markets Increase 42% from 2011 to 20.

Ten Rivers Food Web
Low-income shoppers buy bigger shares of their groceries at some farmers' markets than at other stores compared to middle- and high-income shoppers. Help us address one barrier: lack of awareness of markets and SNAP programs.

 LC MG classes this week:
*Tuesday, February 19th Plant Diseases & Plant Diagnostics Melodie Putnam Both A.M. & P.M. sessions

*Thursday, February 21st Entomology- World of Insects and Identification John Pinto A.M. session

*Building a Raised Bed Cloche, Cold Frames & Drip Irrigation Bill Biernacki & Jeff Olsen P.M. session

The Plant Diseases and Diagnostics and Insect classes are extremely valuable and taught by experts in their field. I highly encourage veterans to attend to advance their MG training.
Bill Biernacki has offered to sell the cloche he assembles for $40.00 (does not even cover materials costs; plastic may need replacing shortly).

If you are interested come to class that day and put your name in. One lucky name will be drawn. You will need to make arrangements for transport. Bring a check or cash.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Liz Olsen, OSU Lincoln County Extension, MG Program Coordinator