Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Oregon Pork Producers Annual Meeting and Educational Workshops February 7th 2015

Oregon Pork Producers Annual Meeting and Educational Workshops
February 7th 2015                                                                                             8:30 -11 am   How to manage your females (young and old) prior to farrowing by Dr. Tim Safranski, University of Missouri Swine Specialist
8:30- 11 am     Youth Pork Quality Assurance Training
11-11:45pm    Updates from Dr. Brad Leamaster, Oregon State Vet, and Dr. Austin Lowder, OSU Hazelnut Swine trial
12-1pm            Pulled Pork Lunch (included as part of registration fee)
1-2:30 pm    Annual Oregon Pork Producer Meeting
2:30 -4pm    Farrowing workshop by Dr. Tim Safranski, University of Missouri Swine Specialist
    Or attend
    Adult Pork Quality Assurance Training

Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility
3521 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, Oregon
Registration begins 8am with seminar beginning at 8:30am
$30 registration fee for adults, $5 for youth which includes snacks/drinks, lunch and materials from workshops
Pre-registration is requested in order to plan accordingly lunch

Contact Matt Kennedy (541-737-1906) or matthew.kennedy@oregonstate.edu to preregister

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

2 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops by O S U EXTENSION SERVICE LINN & BENTON COUNTY

2 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops by O S U EXTENSION SERVICE LINN & BENTON COUNTY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 FROM 1—3 P.M.
LEWIS BROWN FARM, 33447 PEORIA ROAD, CORVALLIS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FROM 1—3 P.M.
GRANDPAS FARM STAND, 36483 HWY 226, ALBANY
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops
with OSU Extension agent, Ross Penhallegon
Ross has more than 20 years of orchard management experience—
come learn from the best!
Classes will be held rain or shine! There will be
an opportunity for hands‐on pruning of pear
trees aŌer the Lewis Brown workshop, and
possibly fruit trees aŌer the Grandpas work
shop—so bring your pruners!
Pre-registraƟon is required. Cost is $20.00 per
class. Please make check payable to OSU Linn
County Extension. To register please fill out and
mail the form to the leŌ or call 541-967-3871.
Name
__________________________________
Phone
__________________________________
E-mail
__________________________________
Check the class(es) you will be attending:
____January 22 @ Lewis Brown Farm
____February 17 @ Grandpas Farm Stand
Mail payment to PRUNING WORKSHOP
PO Box 765, Albany, OR 97321
Oregon State University Extension Service
offers educational programs, activities, and
materials without discrimination based on age,
color, disability, gender identity or expression,
marital status, national origin, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
Oregon State University Extension Service is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monday, December 29, 2014

2015 OSU Small Farms Conference registration is open

Registration is now OPEN for the

2015 OSU Oregon Small Farms Conference

$45 per person until 2/2/15
includes materials & local lunch
24 Educational Sessions
February 28th, 2015
OSU Campus - Corvallis, OR

Here is a sample of some of the session topics and speakers presenting this year:

Small-scale diversified vegetable production with Jean Martin Fortier
Small farm profitability with Ellen Polishuk, Potomac Vegetable Farms
Climate change and perennial fruit and nut production with farmer Guy Ames and ATTRA's Rex Dufour
Expanding direct, bulk sales of local meat and poultry with Cornell’s Matt LeRoux

This daylong event is geared toward farmers, agriculture professionals, food policy advocates, students and managers of farmers markets.

Click Here to REGISTER Today!

2015 LAMBING SCHOOL

Co-sponsored by Oregon Sheep Growers Association & O.S.U. Extension

DATE: Saturday, January 17, 2015

TIME: 8 am to 5 pm

LOCATION: Mont Alto Ranch, Glide, Oregon

PRESENTED BY: Gene Pirelli, Oregon State University Extension

Dr. Paul Bailey, Bailey Veterinary Clinic

John Fine

This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to increase your odds of getting live lambs on the ground and off to a good start! This school will be held in a commercial sheep lambing barn, so there will be ample hands-on opportunities.

“EMPHASIS TO BE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE”

Ewes: Lambing problems, obstetrics, grafting, foot trimming and health.

Lambs: Castration, docking, vaccinations, and emergency situations as they arise.

The school will also include discussions on sheep nutrition and facilities. Each participant with a flock can provide a description of their flock feeding programs so that individual ration analysis can be done during the nutrition session. Participants are also asked to wear warm, appropriate barn clothing and bring a clean rubber boots! All foot ware will be disinfected before entering the barn.

Cost: $40 per person. The school will be limited to 12 participants. Selection for the school will be based on the first 12 registered. Preference will be given to those attending for the first time. Lunch will be provided with registration.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

Is Friday, January 9th

Remember, first come, first served, because, unfortunately, we can only accommodate twelve people in the class. Fees will be returned if the class is filled. If you must cancel your plans to attend, please notify us four (4) working days prior to the lambing school, so that we can still refund your money.

To register for the class, please fill out the enclosed form. Registration forms and fees must be received by January 14th to reserve your place in the class. All class participants will be receive a packet of information..

For more details on the Lambing School please call John Fine at 541-673-0369 or email at johnandpeggyfine @charter.net.

Registration Form

LAMBING SCHOOL 2015

January 17, 2015

(Please Print)

Name_____________________________________________________________________

Last First

Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip_________________

County ___________________________________ Date________________

Home Phone ______________________________

Message Phone ___________________________

Email address_____________________________

Make check payable to: Oregon Sheep Growers Association

Please return registration form and $40 per person to: John Fine

618 Temple Brown Road

Roseburg, OR 97470

Directions to the Lambing School:

Take exit 125 from I-5; Turn east on Garden Valley Blvd and proceed .5 miles; Turn right on NE Stephens and proceed 1.0 miles; Turn left on OR-138 E/NE Diamond Lake Blvd and proceed 18.0 miles; Proceed through Glide and cross the bridge and turn left on French Creek Road; Follow the signs.

Goat and Sheep Seminar

‏@OregonStateExt

offered by OSU in Coos County. http://bit.ly/1zrE6Et via @theworldlink @osusmallfarms #agchat

Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management

‏@capitalpress

Hybrid Course - REGISTER NOW | Small Farms Programs http://fb.me/6it3iNF7e

Live Crab On The Dock

Chelsea Rose Seafood- Open today with live crab!!

Farm Management Class registration

Oregon State University Small Farms Program Farm Management Class registration

Replicating a root cellar

http://edibleportland.com/2014/12/ask-raf-whither-go-my-potatoes/

Beekeeper Assoc. Meeting

Alsea and Central Coast Beekeepers Association invites anyone who has interest in bees and beekeeping to join in their monthly meetings. The next meeting is Jan. 8th 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Alsea public library. Master beekeepers will be there to answer any questions. Yes, it's a drive but grab a friend and carpool to the cute little town of Alsea!

Also, the same folks will be coming to Newport for a roundtable in Jan or Feb 2015.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Entrepreneurs are feverishly trying to domesticate Oregon’s wild truffles. Will it work?

http://edibleportland.com/2014/12/underground-operators/

Underground Operators

Entrepreneurs are feverishly trying to domesticate Oregon’s wild truffles. Will it work?

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Heart of the Farm – Why Women’s Unique Family and Farm Business Roles Matter

It may be too late to attend, but there will be a recording released sooner or later: Heart of the Farm – Why Women’s Unique Family and Farm Business Roles Matter

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 12:00 pm EST
Women bring different perspectives, values and priorities to the table. This webinar will focus on what aspects of rural life are important to women, how they learn, and how that influences decision-making with regard to production, marketing and land management practices. ...
https://learn.extension.org/events/1785

Monday, December 15, 2014

OSU Ext. Event: Neighborhood Sustainability Steward Training Register by Jan 12

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared a link.

OSU Ext. Event: Neighborhood Sustainability Steward Training

Registration for "Neighborhood Sustainability Steward Training" | OSU Extension Service Event...

secure.oregonstate.edu

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods

Commercial Aquaponic Production Jan 16-19th 2015

A Comprehensive Look at Year Round Aquaponic Production: Advanced Aquaponic research and development pairs with practical application in agriculture to help YOU propel this innovative, efficient, resource saving practice at the commercial level.

Includes:

· 4 Days of Course Work and Hands on Sessions
· Continental Breakfast as well as Lunch Each Day
· 3 Southern Oregon Aquaponic Farm Tours
· Banquet Dinner and Social
· Copy of Presentations, Industry Information and Resources
· Certificate of Advanced Aquaponic Course Completion

Early bird discount through December 25, 2014.

2015 Commercial Aquaponic Course
http://www.thefarmingfish.com/commercial-aquaponic-course-year-round-growing/

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Oregon Lawmakers Succeed in Keeping Newport Coast Guard Helicopter Facility Open Through 2015

Oregon Lawmakers Succeed in Keeping Newport Coast Guard Helicopter Facility Open Through 2015
It's a start.
Full Story Here: http://lincolncountydispatch.com/…/3801-oregon-lawmakers-su…

The Lincoln County Dispatch Big round of applause to the Newport Fishermen's Wives for Leading the Charge.

The New Farmers

OFB- Community Food Systems

"I realized that, to me, the difference between the environmental movement and growing food is that growing food is really positive. You’re saying yes, instead of asking people to stop something. Here I’m building something, and I like that. I like that we’re stewards of this land, that we’re building the soil and taking care of the pollinators, the bees, the birds—it’s just so positive,” Deena Miller of Sweet Roots Farm. Read more in Orion Magazine.
http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/8356

The New Farmers | Orion Magazine

Young people are flocking to farming as a meaningful and rewarding vocation.

orionmagazine.org

Oregon bill proposes ending property tax exemptions for farms in 2018.

December 10, 2014 9:18AM

E.J. Harris/EO Media Group A proposal that will be considered by the Oregon Legislature would requi

An Oregon bill proposes ending property tax exemptions for farms in 2018.

http://www.capitalpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014141219991&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Easy Tips for Growing Fresh Veggies Year Round

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared a link.

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2014/09/home-hydroponics-easy-tips-for-growing-fresh-produce-all-year.html?utm_content=buffera19c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Home Hydroponics: Easy Tips for Growing Fresh Produce All Year | Epicurious.com

www.epicurious.com

Imagine growing lettuce on your windowsill year-round -- fresh, and pretty much free. Salad for lunch in December? Why, sure, let me reach over and pick some. Well, Linda Jones, a Colorado homesteader and author, can help you turn this into reality. Jones, a longtime...

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods

Monday, December 8, 2014

Sustain productive soils and harvests on smaller farms through technological innovation.

http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/…/on-smaller-farms-incl…/…

On Smaller Farms, Including Organic Farms, Technology and Tradition Meet

The best way to sustain productive soils and harvests on America’s smaller farms is through technological innovation.

dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com|By Andrew C. Revkin

Transform high maintenance lawn into food-producing system

From A High Maintenance Lawn To An Abundant Food Production System In 90 Days

Watch Paul Taylor transform a high maintenance lawn, including building a contour dam and swale, into an abundant food-producing system that will produce tons of food...

resilientcommunities.com

Heads Up- pathogenic H5N2 avian flu

As a head’s up – it appears the highly pathogenic H5N2 avian flu appears to have mutated and is resulting in disposing of 1000s of birds in Canada. The attached article is a good overview of what is currently occurring.

http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2014/12/tests-confirm-high-path-h5n2-british-columbia-poultry