January/February 2014 COAST RANGER online!

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/extension-newsletter
GREETINGS!
Just click on the link above and select 2014 January/February in either HIGH or LOW resolution for the latest information about:
·       FORESTRY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
·       READING WITH YOUR CHILDREN and YOUNG CHILDREN MAKING MUSIC
·       EATING HEALTHY & RECIPES
·       HOW TO EAT AN OYSTER
·       SMALL FARMS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
·       4-H CLOVER CONNECTION – ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
·       LOCAL FOODS
·       GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS information
·       GETTING RID OF LAWN MOSS, and PROTECTING GARDENS FROM ICE & COLD
·       WESTERN OREGON GARDEN CALENDARS FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Small-Scale Sheep and Goat Production

Link: http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/86985/

January 8, 2014
Eugene, Oregon
OSU Extension Service, Lane Community College AgriBusiness and the Small Business Development Center in Eugene are teaming up to offer classes designed for new farmers and others interested in expanding their knowledge about agriculture opportunities on a small-scale. In this evening class, inventory the resources needed to successfully raise sheep and goats, including state and local ordinances, acreage, fencing, infrastructure, and equipment. Learn how to select and receive animals and general ruminant nutrition, health, and reproduction.
OSU EXT LCFOODS  reposted from  ATTRA ‏@ATTRASustainAg

Designing the Food Web- Jan 25th, Toledo

Lincoln Co Foods announces Designing the Food Web
For Information, or to register by phone, please contact Cassie at 541.224.6735.


Lincoln County – January 25, 9:30am – 2:00pm – register here.




 

Shipping Container Farms

ilona ‏@isproutdesign 

@FreightFarms Great idea: Turning shipping containers into farms! They can go anywhere & withstands extreme weather! http://buff.ly/1hiTkov 

Retweeted by OSU Ext. LC Foods

Overview of How Agriculture Contributes to Oregon Economy

Oregon Farm Bureau ‏@OreFarmBureau 

Overview of how #Oregon agriculture contributes to the state economy based on @1000oregon report: http://bit.ly/1cV3F92  @capitalpress

Retweeted by OSU Ext. LC Foods

Next LCFG (Food Group) meeting Tues Jan. 18, 2014.

As the LCFG (Food Group) meeting was cancelled for Tues Dec. 17th, the next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 14th at noon-2pm in the conference room at OSU Extension, Newport. See you all then.

2014 MG Orientation Dec 12 @2pm

OSU Ext. LC Foods ‏@LincolnCoFoods 

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Life on the Farm Attracts Green-Spirited Entrepreneurs

Cooking Up A Story ‏@cookingupastory 9 Dec

Hard work, but numbers increasing for small scale farming… http://cnb.cx/1d52H87

Weddings and corporate events aren't permissible on farmland

Capital Press ‏@capitalpress 9 Dec

The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that weddings and corporate events aren't permissible on farmland, but... http://fb.me/6wolFTPjx

Local Food is Hot Trend in 2014

OSU Ext. LC Foods ‏@LincolnCoFoods 9 Dec

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OSU Extension FarmsNow Program

OSU Ext. LC Foods ‏@LincolnCoFoods 10 Dec

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Do it yourself for the holidays with Oregon agriculture

Oregon Dept. of Ag ‏@ORagriculture 4h

The diversity of ag makes gift making fun & special. http://go.usa.gov/ZcPG

OSU ag college enrollment growing

Capital Press -http://www.capitalpress.com/article/20131211/ARTICLE/131219980

Agritourism law leads to confusion

Capital Press ‏@capitalpress 2h

http://www.capitalpress.com/article/20131211/ARTICLE/131219973/1009 …  

A recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals has limited non-agricultural activities allowed on farmland. Weddings and bouncy castles are out, but other activities aren't so black and white. - See more at: http://www.capitalpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20131211%2FARTICLE%2F131219973%2F1015#sthash.Tn9dQITX.dpuf

Oregon Court of Appeals has issued a ruling that puts limits on what types of events farmers and ranchers can host on their property and what kind of promotions they can offer at agritourism events. - See more at: http://www.capitalpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20131211%2FARTICLE%2F131219973%2F1015#sthash.Tn9dQITX.dpuf

A recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals has limited non-agricultural activities allowed on farmland. Weddings and bouncy castles are out, but other activities aren't so black and white. - See more at: http://www.capitalpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20131211%2FARTICLE%2F131219973%2F1015#sthash.Tn9dQITX.dpuf

Homegrown this Holiday at the NFFM this Saturday

OSU Ext. LC Foods ‏@LincolnCoFoods 

Newport Fairgrounds Farmers Market 10-2  http://fb.me/6kaSBqfxb

LCFG Meeting Tusday Dec 10th has been cancelled due to icy road conditions

We will circulate a doodle for members to determine what day next week to have the meeting.

OSU Extension New Small Farms Center

OSU Launches Small Farms Help Center

Posted: November 27th, 2013 ˑ Filled under: News ˑ 

http://tinyurl.com/qboyql7
   OSU’s new Center for Small Farms and Community Food Systems, a product of the Extension Center Small Farms Program, is fostering a new era of strong local food systems at a time when the demand for local food sources is growing exponentially. The new center, led by Director Garry Stephenson, will enhance current opportunities for small farmers by promoting collaboration with community and family health programs, and community based organizations.
For more than 15 years, the Small Farm Program has excelled at responding to the needs of local small farmers by providing education, marketing strategies, and the latest in scientific innovation in agricultural research and advancements. Participants have always understood that these small farms exist within a larger regional food system, which consists of a network of food producers, processors, distributors, and consumers. The center will facilitate partnerships between all members of this network by helping farmers navigate the local food system channels.
In addition to amping up current programs, several new projects have already begun. One such project aims to increase the availability of nutritious, locally grown, sustainable food to a wide variety of consumers in local supermarkets and similar venues. Stephenson and Associate Director Lauren Gwin also hope to create an endowment to create new positions for small farms extensions in communities which have historically lacked in such opportunities.
Stephenson, a small farms specialist who has coordinated the Small Farms Program for over 15 years, leads the center with Gwin, a food systems specialist and expert in food chain logistics and regulatory issues. According to Gwin, “OSU is positioning itself to do more for farmers and the community” by launching the new center. Together, the duo hopes to take their work with small farmers to the next level. Gwin adds that this program will also put OSU on the map as a champion of food systems approaches. 
http://tinyurl.com/qboyql7

Lincoln City (Oregon) Farmer's and Crafter's Market

Wishing your family a very happy, fun and safe holidays from the families of Lincoln City Farmers and Crafters Market. Come on down on Sunday for farm fresh eggs, fresh baked goods, fresh hot coffee, locally made crafts, and much more.

Nutrition by food color chart

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57 vendors at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market

57 vendors at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market

Very Exciting, with 57 vendors it's going to be a full house tomorrow at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds from 10-2!

Congratulations! Best Cheese Award-locally made

Best American Cheese in the World – per the BBC Good Food Show – made in Logsden » News Lincoln...

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LCFG meetings the second Tuesday of each month

LCFG meeting Tuesday, December 10 from 12:00-2:00pm at the OSU Extension Office Conf. Rm in Newport.
We have many upcoming events in January and February for Lincoln Co. residents and growers. If you'd like to volunteer to help out at any of these events, please sign up at this meeting.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and we'll see you next week,
Katy

Katy Alexander
Community Organizer | Outreach Coordinator
Ten Rivers Food Web

Are you a producer or other local food business? Find out how you can get listed in our Local Food Directory by emailing us at food@tenriversfoodweb.org.