Farm Estate Taxes- a worst case scenario

http://www.agweb.com/article/estate-step-up-in-basis-in-jeopardy-NAA-sara-schafer/

Alyssum Intercropping with Lettuce Provides Pest Control

Alyssum Intercropping with Lettuce Provides Pest Control
The Organic Farming Research Foundation reported on the work of USDA researcher Dr. Eric Brennan, who has developed an "additive intercropping" technique for aphid control in lettuce. Brennan established that planting one or two alyssum plants per every 50 lettuce plants provides adequate aphid control without reducing yields.
Related ATTRA Publication: Organic IPM Field Guide

Grafting a top onto a cherry tree

shared by Oregon State University Extension Service

An expert from Ask an Expert (is that redundant? nah.), deals with a question about grafting a top onto a cherry tree. http://bit.ly/15LLoLx Extension also offers a 20-page guide to grafting. http://bit.ly/1DcAv0f

Oregon State University Small Farms Program Newsletter

shared by FarmON! Oregon

Be sure to check out the Winter 2015 edition of the Oregon State University Small Farms ProgramNewsletter.
This edition includes lots of great information like composting, hoop houses, raising pigs and much more/

Newsletter | Small Farms Programs

Oregon Small Farm News is a free online newsletter that concentrates on both commercial small farm entrepreneurs as well as non-commercial small acreage landowners. Our focus embraces organic/biological and conventional farming systems and emphasizes three areas:

smallfarms.oregonstate.edu

How Leafy Greens Boost Activity of Vital Immune Cells To Prevent Disease

shared by I Support Farmers Markets

They say 'eat your greens' for a reason... get the list and info here...

Healthy Sustainable Living: How Leafy Greens Boost Activity of Vital Immune Cells To Prevent Disease

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FREE and online 6 week class to show you how to interest, capture, engage, and "upsell" your farmers market customers.

Oregon Farmers' Markets Association shared Farmers Market Coalition's photo.

Small Farm Central is offering a FREE and online 6 week class to show you how to interest, capture, engage, and "upsell" your farmers market customers. This course is built for both farmers market vendors and farmers market managers.
Register for free at http://bit.ly/1KNHke4

Farmers Market Coalition

You probably have facebook "likes" and website visits, but how do you turn those internet browsers into farmers market customers? Our friends at Small Farm Cent...

Tasty Food Art

shared by Food Hero

Tasty Art Tuesday is fun with these dancing veggie people! Photo Sheknows blog.

What Is a CSA and Why You Should Join One

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What they said...

What Is a CSA and Why You Should Join One » EcoWatch

A CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a way to support local farmers by buying into a share of food for the growing season. These programs have been very

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Food Stamp (SNAP) recipients can now use their benefits to prepay for CSA shares!

shared by Oregon Food Bank

Good news for CSA Farmers and Food Stamp recipients!
Food Stamp (SNAP) recipients can now use their benefits to prepay for CSA shares! It used to be that SNAP recipients could not prepay for food and had to charge their EBT card each time they picked up their CSA share. This made it harder for SNAP recipients to budget and prevented farmers from receiving payments early in the season when their costs are highest. Now SNAP recipients can pay at the beginning of the year, month...
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Info for Farmers

This handy guide will take you step-by-step through the process of becoming a SNAP Authorized Retailer and gives you tips on how to design your SNAP CSA program. PLEASE NOTE: The Agricultural Act of...

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New report released to Congress on local and regional food systems

 posted by Food Roots

New report released to Congress on local and regional food systems - some light reading for your weekend!

USDA ERS - Trends in U.S. Local and Regional Food Systems: A Report to Congress

You are here: Home / Publications / AP: Administrative Publication / Trends in U.S. Local and Regional Food...

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Farm Direct, Value Added: A Resource Guide to Making and Selling Food in Oregon.

Friends of Family Farmers

Thanks to 2011 legislation, farmers and gardeners are able to sell value-added products like pickles and jams directly to customers.
Parameters exist, so here is a helpful resource full of education and information about the farm direct exemption: “Farm Direct, Value Added: A Resource Guide to Making and Selling Food in Oregon.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/…/osu_farm_direct_value_ad…

Hazelnuts

Whether snacking on salted kernels or indulging in chocolate-covered hazelnuts, here’s a source for you: http://bit.ly/1suMhxk

Introduction to Land Trusts for Farmers

posted by  OFB- Community Food Systems 

The National Young Farmers Coalition released a new guide for farmers, designed to provide an introduction to land trusts and explain the process of partnering with a land trust to access affordable farmland.

http://www.youngfarmers.org/farmerlandtrustguide/

A Farmer’s Guide to Working with Land Trusts : National Young Farmers Coalition

The National Young Farmers Coalition released a new guide for farmers, designed to provide an introduction to...

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Home Business Baking Bill, SB 320

OR Home Baking Bill: The bill would allow Oregonians the opportunity to produce low risk, low volume....Communities across Oregon lack access to bread and other baked goods. In addition, many Oregonians struggle to find a job in their community and lack opportunities to make money locally.... http://fb.me/3R0GGeDoG

Four Types of Succession Planting

 

Four Types of Succession Planting

Succession planting also reduces the risk of crop failure. Succession planting, therefore, is not only efficient; it is a safeguard for providing you and your family with a consistent supply of vegetables from the permaculture garden. https://www.ope

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2015 OSU Oregon Small Farms Conference

Oregon State University Small Farms Program

With only 5 days left to register at the early bird price of $45, check out some of the fantastic speakers we are bringing to Oregon. The 2015 OSU Oregon Small Farms Conference schedule is packed with 24 educational sessions, vendors, and so much more.

 

Speaker Biographies | Small Farms Programs

Guy Ames has operated Ames Orchard & Nursery (amesorchardandnursery.com), producing both fruit and fruit plants adapted to Ozark conditions, for 25 years. Currently, Guy is a Horticulture Specialist with ATTRA, the national sustainable agriculture...

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Want to be an urban farmer?

Urban farming program for those who might be interested.

Want to be an urban farmer?

Pringle Creek Community offers series of classes on growing food in the city

www.statesmanjournal.com

13 Cheap and Easy DIY Greenhouses

 

Plant Care Today

http://plantcaretoday.com/13-cheap-easy-diy-greenhouses.html

Vertical Gardening Workshop

OSU (Oregon) Master Gardener Program shared Flower Lane's photo.

Harry Olson, vertical gardening workshop, free and in Portland?!?! Count me in! See flier in this shared post for details.

Flower Lane‎OSU (Oregon) Master Gardener Program

Harry Olson presents vertical gardening on Wednesday, February 18, at 10 a.m. at the East Portland Community Center; Portland Parks & Recreation in Poolside Room 1. Everyone is welcome. No charge.

OSU research saves beekeepers $1.4 million a year

 OregonStateUnivExt 

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Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Workshop

by OFB- Community Food Systems

Workshops available to support folks interested in applying for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program!
"The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program is a key to USDA's efforts to revitalize rural economies by supporting local and regional food systems," said AMS Administrator Anne Alonzo. "The grant workshops will ensure that more communities and businesses across the country can participate in the competitive grant process with proposals that create real economic opportunities and help meet the growing demand for locally and regionally produced food."

To attend a wokshop, visit: http://www.amsta.net/
For more information about the grant, visit: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do…

OSU Ext. Lincoln Co ‏@LincolnCoFoods

TOP PICKS FOR YOUR POLLINATOR GARDEN IN 2015 http://fb.me/4c6pYDQRn

The Xerces Society

10 Ways to Support the Next Generation of Farmers

 ATTRA retweeted

 http://foodtank.com/news/2015/01/ten-ways-to-support-the-next-generation-of-farmers … 

OSU Ext. Tutorial on Canning Fish

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared Oregon State University Extension Service's photo.

Since it's not time for preserving veggies or fruit, we thought a tutorial on canning fish would be appropriate

Since it's not time for preserving veggies or fruit, we thought a tutorial on canning fish would be appropriate. Whether you go fishing yourself or buy fish and seafood (make sure it is very fresh), this is for you. http://bit.ly/1Ep6ka7 Photo by Lynn Ketchum.

Seed to Supper

The Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener ™ Program, in pertnership with the Oregon Food Bank, is proud to offer Seed to Supper to Linn and Benton counties in 2015. Seed to Supper is a FREE comprehensive five-week beginning gardening course http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton/seed-supper

Reposted by Lincoln Co. Foods 

Freeze Eggs For Winter Use

How to Freeze Eggs For Winter Use

Here is how you can freeze eggs for longer storage or for winter use when your hens are laying less.

Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/how-to-freeze-eggs-for-winter-zmaz01aszsel.aspx#ixzz3Q3rBlojr

Photo courtesy Jan Zoetekouw/Fotolia

Home Permaculture Food Garden

Thirteen Reasons to Establish a Home Permaculture Food Garden

Starting a permaculture garden at home is possible even if you don’t have much space. Even a relatively small plot of land can produce a variety of foods to help feed you and your family. If you are wondering whether to establish your own kitchen garden, here are some reasons why you should go ahead.

 

Review of Mobile Apps for Farm Use

Mobile App Finds of the Week                                              Farm Journal ‏@FarmJournal 

We've reviewed more than 70 mobile apps for use on the farm. Here are the latest: http://bit.ly/FarmAppsJan14

School & Community Gardens

 USDA Nutrition ‏

School gardens provide fresh vegetables as well as fresh teaching opportunities. http://ow.ly/HXdUK  #Farmtoschool

Wild Winter Mushroom Trio

Black Trumpets and Yellowfoot and Hedgehogs...oh my! http://bit.ly/1zPId2K 

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Faux Fish for Sushi?

What's On Your Plate

 Faux Fish Made From Plants?

NPR: January 23, 2015 Alastair Bland

Chef James Corwell's nigiri sushi rolls made with Tomato Sushi, a plant-based tuna alternative, in San Francisco.

Alastair Bland for NPR

It's a dead ringer for Ahi tuna sashimi. It cuts into glistening slivers that are firm and juicy. And it's got a savory bite.  http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/01/23/379124798/will-environmentalists-fall-for-faux-fish-made-from-plants

Newport Farmers Market Saturday 10-2pm

Great food at the Farmers Market, if you are out enjoying the sun on Saturday, stop by and have lunch. Our food court will be featuring Fresh Tacos, Crepes and BBQ. Do some shopping and pick up your weekly veggies, bread, meat, eggs, honey and soap! One stop shopping!
 Newport Farmers Market

$$ behind greener fish farming

New "sustainable #aquaculture" fund @AquaSparkImpact puts big $$ behind greener fish farming
http://t.co/2PeZB9oQzU @NPRFood 

 

Investment Fund Pours Cash Into Cleaner, Greener Fish Farming

npr.org

Aqua-Spark is the world's first investment fund for sustainable aquaculture. So far it has bet on an alternative fish feed that could take pressure off the oceans and a tilapia farm in Mozambique.

ANDI Guide -Aggregate Nutrient Density Index

ANDI Guide

Wondering how to choose the healthiest foods? We can help. Simply look for the foods that have high ANDI scores, and you’re set!
ANDI stands for "Aggregate Nutrient Density Index," a scoring system that rates foods on a scale from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI scores are calculated by evaluating an extensive range of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities.
 From Whole Foods Market
http://tinyurl.com/n4cyphk  

A Better Tomato, a Better Tomorrow from Edible Portland - The story on local food

 A coalition of breeders, farmers, and chefs are saving us from a bland future by seeding a new wave of vegetables bred for flavor

 ........Culinary Breeding Network opens a tantalizing window to another way, an inclusive system that connects the entire eating community through the shared goals of collaboration and building a more vibrant—and delectable—culinary landscape.
http://edibleportland.com/2014/12/a-better-tomato-a-better-tomorrow/

USDA Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

 http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=KYF_COMPASS

Welcome to the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food 

With the tools below, learn about how USDA and our federal partners support local and regional food economies; see communities putting these resources to work; and explore the map to find out what's happening near you. Use the tools and get involved!

Home
The What and Why of Local Foods
What is Know Your Farmer?
Local Food Infrastructure
Stewardship and Local Food
Local Meat and Poultry
Farm to Institution
Healthy Food Access
Careers in Agriculture
Local Food Knowledge
Local Food: Not Just USDA
Case Studies
Conclusions
Blog
Grants, Loans and Other Resources
 
Recent growth in the demand for locally- and regionally-produced food has opened up new market opportunities for farmers, ranchers and food businesses. Americans are interested in learning more about where their food comes from, a trend that benefits all of U.S. agriculture. Learn more about local and regional food systems, who participates in them, and their role in economic and community development in this section of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. Then see USDA-supported local and regional food projects across the country by visiting our interactive map.

10 people under 30 who are shaping the region’s future.

OFB- Community Food Systems

Spencer Masterson featured as one of ten people under 30 who are shaping the region’s future in High Country News!
https://www.hcn.org/a…/ten-people-under-30-changing-the-west

Young leaders changing the West

From politicians to climate scientists, meet 10 people under 30 who are shaping the region’s future.

hcn.org

OSU Blueberry School March 16-17th

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Early registration ends Feb. 5, 2015 – Register Now

Managing Risks on an Urban Farm Webinar Thu, Jan 15, 2015 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Managing Risks on an Urban Farm

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Webinar Registration

Urban farmers face many risks in producing safe and affordable food.  Some of the risks are common to all types of farming; however, many are unique to the urban setting, including zoning regulations, access to water, and managing contaminated soils.  While many cities in the U.S. are working to address some of the needs of urban farmers, profitability remains a challenge.  This webinar will focus on the risk management strategies of two urban farms and how they have overcome several of the barriers facing urban farmers today. 

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Get the App! Winter 2015 Oregon’s Agricultural Progress on Oregon’s working landscapes

Get the App! Winter 2015 Oregon’s Agricultural Progress on Oregon’s working landscapes, the key theme this year for the Agricultural Experiment Station and the other statewide programs. AES research in rangelands, urban lands, wetlands, and wild lands, advice and counsel from long-time stewards of Oregon’s family-owned farms and ranches.
http://oregonprogress.oregonstate.edu/

Winter 2015 | Oregon's Agricultural Progress | Oregon State University

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Last Call:Commercial Aquaponic Production Course Jan 16-19 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.  

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ad7fb7be32863c0da949401a6/files/class_flyer1.pdf

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/

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Donates 175 Tons of Salmon to Oregon Food Banks

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared The Lincoln County Dispatch's photo.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Donates 175 Tons of Salmon to Oregon Food Banks
Story Here: http://www.lincolncountydispatch.com/index.php/outdoor-recreation/item/3999-oregon-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-donates-175-tons-of-salmon-to-oregon-food-banks

Learn correct pruning for fruit trees at OSU Extension workshops

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Anyone who buys or inherits a fruit tree faces the intimidating crossroads of how, when and if they should prune.
“It’s one of the most difficult things for people to understand,” said Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist with Oregon State University’s Extension Service. “Ultimately, they make a few cuts and think, ‘Oh, I’m going to hurt the tree’ and run back into the house to watch TV.”
This story is online at http://bit.ly/OSU_gardening2388.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Anyone who buys or inherits a fruit tree faces the intimidating crossroads of how, when and if they...

 

 

Fruit tree pruning workshops Jan 22nd

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 call 541-967-3871.

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