Tom Wiley of Toledo has exotic sheep fleeces and wool. Get in touch with me if you are interested, and I'll give you his contact info.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
OSU EXt.-Sea Grant: What's Fresh 2014- Oregon Seafood Consumer Harvest Guide
OSU EXt.-Sea Grant: What's Fresh 2014- Oregon Seafood Consumer Harvest Guide
2014 Food Preservation County Resource list
The
2014 Food Preservation County Resource list has been posted on the FCH
Food Preservation page (link below). This list includes information
regarding PRESSURE GAUGE TESTING/CLEAR JEL availability
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation
Toledo Street Market Opens for the Season June 5!
NewsLincolnCounty.com shared a link.
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Yachats Farm Store Event
We
are planning the menu for this event...in collaboration with Bread
& Roses Bakery. Hope to see you there.The Yachats Farmstore is the
ticket outlet for this fundraiser event to preserve our coastal forest.
You can get your tickets for this event next time you're in the store.
All ages welcome.
yachatsmm.com
Spring Garden Sale this Saturday at the Newport Armory
Spring
Garden Sale this Saturday at the Newport Armory. Be there at 9 to make
sure you don't miss the best plants. For those Master Gardeners dropping
off plant Thursday and Friday: drop off starts at 9. Check all your
drawers to make sure you didn't forget anything and then drive in the SE
corner of the armory grounds, keep to the right hand side. Park.
Unload. Then immediately Move your car to the parking lot and then come
in and join the fun! See you there!
Diagnosing Plant Problems
As
people grow different crops, these crops magically have a lot of
different problems appear. This class will help you diagnosis plant
problems. We will be looking at the myriad of insects, weeds, diseases,
viruses that can affect the tree fruits, berries, vegetables and
ornamental plants.
calendar.oregonstate.edu
Monday, May 12, 2014
OSU Extension LCF Heading to Siletz Health Fair May 15th
OSU Extension Lincoln County Foods will be at the 2014 Siletz Health Fair Wednesday May 15th together with Family Nutrition and Lincoln Co. Master Gardeners
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Oregon Coast Community Food Systems Gathering May 9th Florence
Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw
3996 Highway 101 N.
Florence, Oregon 97439
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Welcome, Introductions
11:15 a.m. Innovation and Opportunity with Community Food Systems, Matthew Buck, Principal, Matthew Buck Consulting
Matthew Buck will discuss consumer and industry trends that are driving interest and investment in
community food systems, and provide an overview of projects and programs being implemented in urban and rural communities throughout Oregon. His talk will address innovations and benefits seen in wide variety of initiatives aimed at increasing production, distribution, accessibility, sales and consumption of fresh, healthy foods from local and regional sources.
Noon Lunch (Vegan and Vegetarian options available)
1:00 p.m. State and Federal Funding Opportunities , Sharon Thornberry, Oregon Food Bank
Don Hollis, USDA Rural Development ‐ Pendleton
Sharon Thornberry and Don Hollis will discuss state and federal funding opportunities for food and
agriculture projects. Opportunities discussed will include the Farmers’ Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Community Food Projects, the new Healthy Incentives Pilot Program, Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG), Value Added Producers Grant (VAPG), Business & Industry Guaranteed Loans, Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) and Specialty Crop Block Grants.
1:45 p.m. Where do we go from here?
Spencer Masterson, Oregon Food Bank
Small Group Discussions & Collective Planning for the Future
3:00 p.m. Closing – Tour of Florence Food Share
3996 Highway 101 N.
Florence, Oregon 97439
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Welcome, Introductions
11:15 a.m. Innovation and Opportunity with Community Food Systems, Matthew Buck, Principal, Matthew Buck Consulting
Matthew Buck will discuss consumer and industry trends that are driving interest and investment in
community food systems, and provide an overview of projects and programs being implemented in urban and rural communities throughout Oregon. His talk will address innovations and benefits seen in wide variety of initiatives aimed at increasing production, distribution, accessibility, sales and consumption of fresh, healthy foods from local and regional sources.
Noon Lunch (Vegan and Vegetarian options available)
1:00 p.m. State and Federal Funding Opportunities , Sharon Thornberry, Oregon Food Bank
Don Hollis, USDA Rural Development ‐ Pendleton
Sharon Thornberry and Don Hollis will discuss state and federal funding opportunities for food and
agriculture projects. Opportunities discussed will include the Farmers’ Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Community Food Projects, the new Healthy Incentives Pilot Program, Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG), Value Added Producers Grant (VAPG), Business & Industry Guaranteed Loans, Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) and Specialty Crop Block Grants.
1:45 p.m. Where do we go from here?
Spencer Masterson, Oregon Food Bank
Small Group Discussions & Collective Planning for the Future
3:00 p.m. Closing – Tour of Florence Food Share
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Resources & Programs
ATTRA (National Sustainable Agricultural Information Service) is a government resources site for alternative farming. And SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) program, lists grants. The USDA is also a good resource, too. There’s a whole beginning farmer section that helps identify resources. http://tinyurl.com/nzvf4lz
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
OSU Extension Service Food Preservation
Plan
ahead! This is the time of year that I most appreciate my extra efforts
in July and August. It always seems like it is "too hot" in the summer
to be in the kitchen canning. This morning, though, I really enjoyed my
toast with my own blackberry jelly. Last summer I bought a flat of
blackberries from my local farm-stand. I made blackberry jam and jelly
using the pectin recipes. I also canned blackberries, syrup and pie
filling from the OSU Extension recipes on our website. Use Clear Jel for
the pie filling (available at most OSU Extension offices). Set aside a
day this summer to can your favorite berry products to share and enjoy
all year round.
The Yachats Farmers' Market!
Starting May 11 through October 19, the
market will be open every Sunday from 9am-2pm on 4th Street next to the
Yachats Commons.
http://yachatsfarmersmarket.webs.com/
http://yachatsfarmersmarket.webs.com/
Monday, May 5, 2014
DIY chicken coop design
Perhaps
you're not ready to build your chickens a mansion like this just yet,
but they still need a home! The OSU Extension Service's new publication
explains the key elements of DIY chicken coop design: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/html/ec/ec1644 (Photo by Flickr:rebecca.shiraev@sbcglobal.net)
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Capital Press editorial: OSU Extension Centennial
The service became an “extension” of the educational institutions,
delivering the product of their research directly to the field through
an army of agents and experts. Over the years the service’s mission
expanded to include programs for homemakers, youth and rural
development.
The service played an invaluable role in making science-based agricultural practices the standard on most farms across the country, increasing productivity and profitability. It has made American agriculture the envy of the world.
http://www.capitalpress.com/Opinion/Editorials/20140501/extension-played-invaluable-role-in-modern-agriculture
The service played an invaluable role in making science-based agricultural practices the standard on most farms across the country, increasing productivity and profitability. It has made American agriculture the envy of the world.
http://www.capitalpress.com/Opinion/Editorials/20140501/extension-played-invaluable-role-in-modern-agriculture
Extension celebrating century of service
http://www.capitalpress.com/Nation_World/Nation/20140501/extension-celebrating-century-of-service
“Extension was a true source of getting information from the university out to the land,”
As extension’s mission evolved, it had to become more technology-based and make information readily available 24-7.
“Extension was a true source of getting information from the university out to the land,”
As extension’s mission evolved, it had to become more technology-based and make information readily available 24-7.
Getting Aquaponics Systems into Schools
http://seedstock.com/2014/05/02/sweet-water-foundation-focuses-on-getting-aquaponics-systems-into-schools/
An aquaponics lab, offers students the opportunity to study a complete ecosystem up close, to tackle real physics and engineering challenges, and to learn how to produce their own food. Aquaponics labs fit well into the schools because they can be completely tailored to the school’s needs and resources, Bloom says. A lab can fill a greenhouse... or it can be small enough to fit in the corner of a classroom....
An aquaponics lab, offers students the opportunity to study a complete ecosystem up close, to tackle real physics and engineering challenges, and to learn how to produce their own food. Aquaponics labs fit well into the schools because they can be completely tailored to the school’s needs and resources, Bloom says. A lab can fill a greenhouse... or it can be small enough to fit in the corner of a classroom....
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