farmers Markets Forever postal stamp

Oregon State University Small Farms Program shared Oregon State University Extension Service's photo.

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Oregon State University Extension Service

He kept quiet until now. Garry Stephenson, director of OSU Extension's Small Farms Program, reveals his role in the farmers markets Forever postal stamp. And, wow, are they beautiful. Worth the 49 cents just for the art. http://bit.ly/1rt6t0o

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OSU Ext. October monthly calendar

As daylight ebbs, you're spending your last moments before the first frost harvesting the remainder of your tomatoes and squash, testing your soil and cleaning your tools.

The Oregon State University Extension Service offers other tasks to help you make the most of your dwindling time in the garden this October in its monthly calendar.

Gardening with Oregon Native Plants.

http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/19399/ec1577complete.pdf

Incorporate native plants into your landscape with the OSU Extension publication Gardening with Oregon Plants West of the Cascades (pdf).

Holiday Food Safety Hotline open November 17- 26, M-F, 9 am- 4 pm

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared OSU Extension Service Food Preservation's photo.

Holiday Food Safety Hotline open November 17- 26, M-F, 9 am- 4 pm

Toll- Free OSU Food Safety and Preservation Hotline is open for just 2 more weeks! 1-800-354-7319 M-F 9 am - 4pm
Closing for the season, October 17, 2014.
We are very grateful for the dedication and expertise of the Lane and Douglas County Master Food Preservers and their supervisors. With increased interest in food preservation and lots of novices giving it a try, our MFPs have responded very skillfully to many interesting questions. Thank you!
Holiday Food Safety Hotline open November 17- 26, M-F, 9 am- 4 pm 1-800-354-7319

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Oregon Beginning Farmer & Rancher Convivium Oct 17th Springfield OR

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared a link via Ten Rivers Food Web.

Farmers Rising! Oregon Beginning Farmer & Rancher conviviumfarmersrising.brownpapertickets.com
Oregon Beginning Farmer & Rancher Convivium

Event

Farmers Rising! Oregon Beginning Farmer & Rancher Convivium

Join fellow beginning farmers and ranchers from around Oregon for hands-on workshops, business skills trainings, a film screening, networking, good food, a hoedown, and more!

Below is the schedule overview.  For a more detailed schedule, visit: http://www.friendsoffamilyfarmers.org/?p=3581

Friday: Starting at 6pm
Film screening: To Make a Farm
Dinner & talk circle

Saturday: All Day
Keynote with Sarah & Andrew of Adaptive Seeds
Learning sessions all day
Hoedown starts at 7:30 featuring Slippery Slope String Band & Montanna Jane calling the square dance

Sunday: Ending at 1 pm
Learning sessions all morning
Closing ceremony & parting of ways

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared Willow Haven Outdoor's photo.

Extend your gardens growing season with a simple straw bale greenhouse

Extend your gardens growing season with a simple straw bale greenhouse http://bit.ly/1vlRhGD

Elementary school class rooms responsible for introduced Rusty crayfish into Oregon
http://www.opb.org/television/programs/ofg/episodes/2210/

Newport Farmers Market moves indoors Nov 2

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared Newport Farmers Market's photo.

NFM moves indoors Nov 2

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FARMERS! We dedicate today to all our farmers, the 2014 season has been beautifully bountiful. We move indoors to the Fairgrounds in November 10-2 (Farmers too!)

Ample Harvest App

Here's a great idea - Ample Harvest App- register your food pantry and/or excess garden produce at ampleharvest.org and receive a tax deduction

Pre-Ordering for Fill Your Pantry Sunday Nov 2nd

Stock up on locally grown bulk storoge and staple crops at this
farm direct community bulk buying event!
Sundady November 2nd· 2PM- 6PM ••Corvallis "Fill Your Pantry Market
Guerber Hall Benton County Fairgrounds - 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis
Preordering for this event opened Oct 12th at www.tenriversfoodweb.orq. Preordering is encouraqed for best availability and is required for orders of 100 pounds or more. Debit and SNAP benefits will be'accepted

Visit www.tenriversfoodweb.orq for more details.

Organic Farming and Soil Health — Webinar Portal

Oregon State University Small Farms Program shared a link.

Organic Farming and Soil Health — Webinar Portal

Participate in this webinar to learn about implementing soil health principles in organic farming systems, including a discussion of the role of soil health in organic production and practices and challenges for organic farmers.

conservationwebinars.net

Holiday Food Safety Hotline open November 17- 26, M-F, 9 am- 4 pm

OSU Extension Service Food Preservation
Toll- Free OSU Food Safety and Preservation Hotline is open for just 2 more weeks! 1-800-354-7319 M-F 9 am - 4pm
Closing for the season, October 17, 2014.
We are very grateful for the dedication and expertise of the Lane and Douglas County Master Food Preservers and their supervisors. With increased interest in food preservation and lots of novices giving it a try, our MFPs have responded very skillfully to many interesting questions. Thank you!
Holiday Food Safety Hotline open November 17- 26, M-F, 9 am- 4 pm 1-800-354-7319

Two For One: Subsidies Help Food Stamp Recipients Buy Fresh Food

 NPR:
http://tinyurl.com/layv8f4
U.S. Department of Agriculture just announced that $31.5 million is now available as grants to programs that help make farm-fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable for families who rely on food stamps.

Tokens representing $1, which can be used specifically for fresh fruits and vegetables, are displayed at a Electronic Benefits Transfer, or food stamps.....