OSU Ext. Service Lincoln Co. Foods

Sea to Table: Celebrate Oregon’s Sustainable Fisheries Feb. 26th

2012-02-13T20:12:00.000-08:00

Ten Rivers Food Web invites you to join us for Sea to Table, a dinner celebrating Oregon’s sustainable fisheries on February 26th from 5pm to 8pm at Linn-Benton Community College. Highlighting the magnificent sustainable seafood and produce available during Oregon’s winter months, Chef Matt Bennett of Sybaris Bistro in Albany (featured chef at the prestigious James Beard House in New York) is cooking to support low-income access to healthy, locally grown food in Linn and Lincoln counties. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Chef Rob Pounding is no longer able to participate in this event.

Reminder: the Lincoln County Foods Group will be meeting tomorrow from 12-2pm at Newport's Extension Office

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Lincoln County Foods Group meeting: Feel free to bring a your
lunch).

We'll be focusing this meeting on nutrition education efforts that the
group will be taking on including food/recipe demos at pantries and the
'Cooking Matters' cooking classes. If you're interested in these efforts
please join us.

Farmers Market Features Valentine's Day Promotions

2012-02-10T16:50:00.000-08:00

This Saturday the market is also having a Valentine's promotion. Shoppers
will receive a pink paper heart half (available at the Cider/Lemonade
booth)and can check their heart with vendors to see if they're a match. If
the cut edge pattern is a match the shopper wins a chocolate candy
(provided by the Market Management). That is all you have to do! Shoppers
can check their heart with every vendor, there will be more than one
match. Customers can enter to win a Grand Prize by depositing their heart
with their name and phone number written on it at the Cider/Lemonade Booth

Sitka Springs Farm Returns to Farmers Market on Saturday

2012-02-10T16:49:00.000-08:00

At Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market this Saturday 10-2pm at the
Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in Newport:

Sitka Springs Farm will be returning to the market with some fresh greens!
They're also starting a new CSA for the coming growing season! They will
offer 25 shares for their inaugural season. Local FRESH produce every week
starting June 16th and ending in October 27th. Check out their website for
more information.

See you there!

Reminder: Weekend Events- Farmers Market & Film Series

2012-02-10T16:38:00.000-08:00

Saturday: Feb. 14th, LCF Farmers Market 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Sunday: Feb. 12th, Oregon Ocean Fisheries: A Conservation Story from 1:30 pm at OCCC

Attention LCFG, mark your calendars: Lincoln County Foods Group Meeting Schedule

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Tuesday Feb 14 from 12-2pm, spring/summer 2012 (2nd Tuesday of every other month):
Tuesday, March 13th 12-2pm Newport Extension Office
Tuesday, May 8th 12-2pm Newport Extension Office
Tuesday, July 10th 12-2pm Newport Extension Office

Per the last meeting we have decided on a committee
structure that will allow some Foods Group meetings to focus on one topic,
while every other month we will meet as a full group. Anyone is welcome to
attend all meetings, but since we have a variety of projects that may or
may not interest everyone, we thought this structure would allow for the
most productivity. Please see attached notes for more information.

The meeting on Tuesday will focus on nutrition education opportunities. We
will work on the food/recipe demos at pantries and the "Cooking Matters"
series focusing on volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, logistics
and publicity. Please invite friends that you believe are interested in
volunteering with these opportunities.

Moonshine Park Fish Company Offers Small Package Sizes

2012-02-08T11:33:00.000-08:00

At the Lincoln Co Faigrounds Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:00-12:00

New Product Sizes
By popular request we are now offering our chinook and albacore in smaller package sizes. The albacore tuna can now be purchased in 1-serving sized medallion packages while the chinook salmon can be purchased in 1-serving sized fillet packages.

Corvallis-area Pickup this Thursday
We will once again be having our weekly pickup for Corvallis-area fish connoisseurs. Either fill out the online order page or email jed@moonshineparkfish.com by noon on Thursday. Pickup time is between 4PM and 6PM at 1099 NW Charlemagne Pl.

Lincoln Co Foods Group Meeting on Feb 14

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The next meeting of the Lincoln Co Foods Group will be on Tuesday Feb 14th from
12:00 - 2:00 pm. BYBL (Bring Your Bag Lunch)! Plan to be there!

February 12th, 1:30pm: Oregon Ocean Fisheries: A Conservation Story

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February 12th, 1:30pm: Oregon Ocean Fisheries: A Conservation Story

Newport premiere! A truly local look at our coastal fisheries, this film was produced by the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association (OCZMA) and probably features people you know! Hear from the producer, Onno Husing, and other local residents working to protect our ocean environment in a Q & A after the film.

Attendance is free, with a suggested donation of $2 and one non-perishable food item for Food Share of Lincoln County. Seating is limited to the first 50 people, so come early! Snacks will be provided.

February 5th, 1:30pm: Vanishing of the Bees

This documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between humans and the Earth.

Excerpt from Yaquina Wavelength

SeaShore Community Garden Presentation & Planning Meeting

2012-01-30T20:34:00.000-08:00

PRESENTATION & PLANNING MEETINGS IN WALDPORT
ON SATURDAYS: FEBRUARY 4th, 25th, MARCH 10th
From 10:30 am to NOON
LEARN: soil-building/composting techniques, organic pest management, homemade fertilizers and more
SHARE: skills, harvests, fun
SEED: new gardens all over

Hemlock St. (Hwy 34) and Bay St. (next to City Hall)
For more information call: 541-563-7323

This Sunday's Foodie Film is "Fat, Sick & nearly Dead" at 1:30pm at OCCC.

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In spite of the weather, the majority of vendors will be present at the LC Fairgrounds Farmers Market on Sat. 28th

2012-01-25T20:17:00.001-08:00

Good news! In spite of the weather, the majority of vendors will be present at the LC Fairgrounds Farmers Market on Sat. 28th offering local pork, skinned turkey breasts and ground turkey, fish, eggs, Brussels sprouts, breads & pastries, soups, roasted coffee beans and teas, dips, hot cider, jewelry, crafts and more. See you there!

Moonshine Park Fish Company returns to the Newport Winter market on Saturday January 28th. The market is from 10AM to 2PM at the fairgrounds.

2012-01-25T10:28:00.001-08:00

Growing Farms Workshop Series

2012-01-23T20:47:00.000-08:00

The Growing Farms workshop series will be held every Wednesday from March
7 - April 11 from 5 to 9 pm. A full day farm field tour will be on
Saturday, March 31. The course will be held at the Scandinavian Festival
Hall in Junction City.

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the movies - "Ingredients", today @ 1:30pm at OCCC

2012-01-22T10:15:00.001-08:00

LCF Farmers Market Cancelled Tomorrow, Jan 21st Due to Storms

2012-01-20T09:14:00.001-08:00

LCFG Foodies Film Series

2012-01-13T13:42:00.000-08:00

Join us on Sundays in January and February for the “Foodies” Film Series
featuring films focused on food, farming, fisheries, nutrition and
environmental issues. The event is co-hosted by Ten Rivers Food Web and
Food Share of Lincoln County along with Oregon Coastal Zone Management
Association (on Feb. 12th).

What: “Foodies” Film Series
When: Sundays, Jan. 22nd, Jan. 29th, Feb. 5th and Feb. 12th at 1:30pm
Where: Oregon Coast Community College, Central Campus, Room 62 (enter
through main front doors), 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366

January 22nd, 1:30pm: Ingredients (http://www.ingredientsfilm.com/)
A film that unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into
the stories of the chefs, farmers and activists transforming our broken
food system. Features Oregon farmers.

January 29th, 1:30pm: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
(http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/)
An unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds on
personal missions to regain their health.

February 5th, 1:30pm: Vanishing of the Bees (http://www.vanishingbees.com/)
This documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the
greater meaning it holds about the relationship between humans and the
Earth.

February 12th, 1:30pm: Oregon Ocean Fisheries: A Conservation Story
Newport premiere! (http://www.oczma.org/)
A truly local look at our coastal fisheries, this film was produced by the
Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association (OCZMA) and probably features
people you know! Hear from the producer, Onno Husing, and other local
residents working to protect our ocean environment in a Q & A after the
film.

Attendance is free, with a suggested donation of $2 and one non-perishable
food item for Food Share of Lincoln County. Seating is limited to the
first 50 people, so come early! Snacks will be provided.

--
Chloe Rico
Community Food Organizer, Lincoln County
Ten Rivers Food Web
www.tenriversfoodweb.org

Conservation Stewardship Program Sign Up Still Open

2012-01-12T21:44:00.000-08:00

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) reports that the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the ranking-period cutoff date for the 2012 Conservation Stewardship Program. Interested farmers and ranchers now have until January 27 to complete the initial application form to compete for a spot in the 2012 enrollment class for the program.

Read more about the sign up requirements and find links to application forms and other helpful information at http://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/212-csp-ranking-cutoff/.

Moonshine Park Fish Comapy Offers Salmon & Albacore at Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds Farmers Market

2012-01-12T16:15:00.000-08:00

Moonshine Park Fish Comapy Offers Salmon & Albacore
at Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds Farmers Market from 10 am - 2pm

Wild Oregon Fish are hook-and-line (”troll”) caught by Newport-based fishermen.
Fish are filleted and packaged in high-quality vacuum packs at our Oregon-certified facility in Newport and frozen fresh. This provides the freshest taste and texture. The extra thick vacuum bags preserve the fish for months in easily manageable serving sizes to help you prepare great meals every time.

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Free OSU eXtension Webinars

2012-01-12T11:24:00.000-08:00

From the Organic Agriculture eXtension learning community
For Example:
Wednesday, January 18 – Ecological Farm Design for Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Production: Successes and Challenges on Two Farms
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Follow the more than 20-year journey of Pinnacle Farm at San Juan Bautista, California and Biodesign Farm at Stevensville, Montana creating increased plant diversity, insectaries, hedgrows, reducing tillage and using pest thresholds and crop planting timing to manage pests in vegetable crops with minimal or no spraying.
http://www.extension.org/pages/61953/ecological-farm-design-for-pest-man...

OSU Hosts Conference on Small Farms

2012-01-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

Oregon State University says come on down. The 12th annual Oregon Small Farms Conference happens Feb. 25 on the Corvallis campus. The event includes workshops on a variety of topics from marketing meat products to grafting vegetables to farm financing,

A quick reminder that we have a Lincoln County Foods Group meeting today, Tuesday, Jan. 10th from 12-2pm at the Newport Extension Office. Chili will be served!

2012-01-10T09:34:00.001-08:00

The Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market opens at 10 with all kinds of fabulous items....Come see us today!!!!

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News from Chloe Rico, Community Food Organizer of Lincoln Co.

2012-01-03T11:22:00.000-08:00

Hi,

The next Lincoln County Foods Group meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th from 12-2pm at the Newport Extension Office in the Conference Room. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP (and let me know if you have dietary restrictions) -- I'd like to have an idea about how much food to bring.

We discussed upcoming work for 2012 including a Winter Food Film Series, Food Demos at pantries, cooking classes, a Harvest Meal and Farm Tour in the summer.

We'll spend this next meeting working on the Winter Food Film Series that will run from Jan. 22nd - Feb. 12th. And on a recruitment plan for new group members and volunteers to support upcoming and continuing work.

We would like to get to word out about this upcoming Lincoln County Foods Group meeting because we've had low attendance the end of 2011. Attached is a flier to advertise the meeting and upcoming work. Feel free to send it to listservs, pass it along to friends or print out copies to leave at public places.

I will be at the Jan. 7th Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market handing out fliers and conducting outreach for the food group, if you would like to join let me know.

Happy New Year!
Chloe

Wishing consumers a Happy New Year eating Local Foods

2012-01-01T10:34:00.001-08:00

Next LC Foods Group Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 10, Noon to 2:00 pm in the Newport Extension Conf. Room

2011-12-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

LCF Farmers Market, Dec 24 Christmas Give-Away Raffle

2011-12-22T21:20:00.000-08:00

From Mary Young.....
At the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market this Saturday:

We will be open on
December 24th!

Don’t miss our Christmas Give-Away Raffle!

Pick up a ticket at the Cider Project booth, write your name
on it, and put it in our raffle box. Prizes will be given away every 15
minutes, starting at 11am! You must be present to win.

Follow Lincoln Co Foods on Twitter

2011-12-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

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Lincoln Co. Foods on Facebook

2011-12-09T08:39:00.000-08:00

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Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market-Every Saturday 10-2

2011-12-09T08:33:00.000-08:00

Hot Soup, Hot Cider, Produce, Meats, Canned Tuna,Tea, Coffee, Dips, Breads & Pastries, Jams & Jellies, Honey, Gifts, Entertainment - follow the Red Rooster to the LC Fairgrounds Farmers Market Sat. Dec. 10th

All fresh and Locally grown or made. Every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.

First Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds Farmer's Market a Whopping Success!

2011-11-19T15:43:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Walker Farms of Siletz, Sitka Springs Farm of Toledo, Common Treasury Farm of Alsea, and Mom and Pop Farm of Alsea for providing such a marvelous selection of farm products and for helping to make the LC Fairgrounds Farmers' Market a whopping success.

Also, many thanks to the food and craft vendors for their participation in the success of the market.

Last but not least, a big round of applause for the LCFG Winter Market Committee - Carrie, Katie, Linda, Mary, Debbie, Thomas & Erica, Randy & Sarah, and Chloe for their dedication to implementing the concept of the Winter Farmers' Market and to their energy and hard work in organizing this successful event.

Lincoln Co Foods on Facebook

2011-11-18T21:46:00.000-08:00

Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds Farmers' Market Sat. Nov 19th

2011-11-18T21:44:00.000-08:00

At the LC Fairgrounds Farmers' Market: Come buy a cup of hot, apple cider from The Cider Project (like this summer's hit The Lemonade Project) supporting the That's My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program.
See you all there tomorrow!

Fishermen’s Appreciation Day set for Nov. 10

2011-11-09T17:27:00.000-08:00

The Port of Newport will show its appreciation to Newport’s dedicated and hardworking fishermen when it hosts the 11th annual Fishermen’s Appreciation Day on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Port Dock 7 starting at 9 am.

SNAP INCENTIVE SERVICE DESCRIPTION

2011-11-08T10:09:00.000-08:00

The That's My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program runs at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds (winter) Farmers' Market every Saturday starting Nov 19th.

When a SNAP client spends at least $6 of their benefits at participating farmers markets, they receive $6 in tokens for free to spend at that market. That means clients who shop at the market every week are eligible for an extra $24 a month ($48 per month in Corvallis, where the market runs twice a week).

The incentive program also pertains to the Corvallis, Albany, Sweet Home, Brownsville, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln County Fairgrounds (winter), Yachats, Toledo and Lincoln City Farmers' Markets.

Message from 211 Linn-Benton-Lincoln

2011-11-07T16:39:00.000-08:00

Message from 211Linn-Benton-Lincoln: "If you are a SNAP beneficiary, be sure to use your "Thats My Farmer" SNAP Incentive to be eligible for $$ to spend at the Lincoln County Farmers Market, check it out on 211! Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/8527s86"

New Face of Farming | 1000 Friends of Oregon

2011-11-03T13:39:00.000-07:00

New Face of Farming (Corvallis & Oregon Coast), Nov. 16 @5:00pm.

The initiative is focused on listening to farmers and ranchers throughout the state to identify land use policy issues that could be adapted to help producers remain viable and profitable. Your feedback will be used to craft a 2012 legislative agenda.

Location: Walnut Community Room
4950 NW Fair Oaks Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330

Sign up now to become an OSU Master Gardener! | Northwest Gardening - OSU Extension Service

2011-10-28T23:07:00.000-07:00

Sign up now to become an OSU Master Gardener!

You are invited to join more than 4,000 Oregonians who have become OSU Master Gardeners, expert gardeners who share what they learn with their communities. Previous gardening experience is NOT required.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu

Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds Farmers' Market

2011-10-12T17:34:00.000-07:00

Beginning November 19, 2011, Saturdays 10-2 pm

The community of shoppers, farmers, food producers and artisans of Lincoln County have come together to form the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market. The market will meet an increasing demand for locally grown foods, artisanal crafts and specialty foods during the autumn and winter months. This new venue will highlight small farms from within Lincoln County and surrounding coastal communities and will specialize in seasonal produce and farm products, and local artisanal foods and crafts.

If you are considering being a vendor at the market, please go to the Rules and Application page of this website for all relevant documents.

Next LCFG Meeting Oct. 18th 1:00-3:00 pm

2011-09-16T12:22:00.000-07:00

Lincoln Co Foods Group
Join us at the next Lincoln Co. Foods Group meeting on Oct. 18th, 1-3 pm at the Extension Office Conference Room to discuss the new SNAP project at Lincoln Co. Farmers' Markets in Yachats, Toledo, and Lincoln City and winter/spring events.

Faxon Farm Has Local Honey For Sale

2011-09-12T12:21:00.000-07:00

Faxon Farm has 80 pints of fresh local honey for sale.
Call: 541-875-2122

Wild Seafood Weekend in Newport OR- Sept. 10-11th

2011-09-09T14:25:00.000-07:00

Enjoy Wild Seafood Weekend in Newport OR - Sept. 10-11th http://newportfishermenswives.com/

Grant Will Fund SNAP Program at Toledo & Lincoln City FArmers' Markets

2011-08-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

Exciting news from Jen Christion Meyers of TRFW: Lincoln County's Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) and Ten Rivers Food Web (TRFW) were awarded funds to launch the That's My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program at the Toledo and Lincoln City Farmers' Market next spring! The program is currently running in Newport. You can learn about it on the TRFW website: http://tenriversfoodweb.org/home/?p=9224.

The new That's My Farmer Outreach Coordinator, Katy Giombolini, starts her AmeriCorps service August 29th. A meeting for Lincoln County market managers to start planning for the spring will probably be in late September or early October.

Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application deadline is August 29

2011-08-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

New template available for small VAPG grants!

This year may be the best year ever for Oregon farmers, ranchers, fishers, and foresters who add value to the agricultural commodities they raise/harvest. That’s because USDA Rural Development’s VAPG program has more funds to award than ever before and the application process has been simplified. Read more about this here: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/or/biz/VAPG_2011best.pdf

But the deadline for applications is fast approaching – Monday, August 29, 2011.

The good news is that RD-Oregon has just released a consolidated, simplified template for producers who applying for working capital grants of $49,999 or less – probably the simplest and most beneficial type of VAPG assistance. You can find this template here: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/or/biz/VAPGnarrativetemplate2011_smallWC.doc

We know that August is a terribly busy month for Oregon producers, but if you can find the time, this opportunity has the potential to be very worthwhile.

For full details on the VAPG program, please visit: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/or/vapg.htm

Jeff Deiss, Business & Cooperative Program Director
USDA Rural Development, Oregon State Office
1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Ste. 801, Portland, OR 97232-1274
jeff.deiss@or.usda.gov; 503-414-3367 phone; 503-414-3394 fax
Visit our web site, http://www.ruralOregon.biz

For energy programs, http://energy.ruralOregon.biz

Click here to read and subscribe to our current Oregon Rural Developments Newsletter

Report from Beaver Ridge Farm

2011-08-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

Beaver Ridge Farm on N. Beaver Creek has a few almost-laying hens left and will sell eggs and some hens as time goes on. The leghorns just started laying this week. Good news- the farm is raising all chickens on organic feed.

The meat chickens raised on all organic feed are now mostly in the freezer. We will start a new batch in the fall. The meat chickens are between 3 and 5 lbs and we are selling them at $4/lb.

The turkeys will be ready in early November, price is yet to be determined. There are two varieties. Call 541-563-5385.

Lincoln Co. Foods Group Meeting, July 28th @5pm in Toledo

2011-07-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

Next Meeting of the Lincoln Co. Foods Group is on July 28th at 5:00pm at Mary Harrison School on SE 3rd St. in Toledo.

Neal Farms

2011-06-18T09:52:00.000-07:00

Neal Farms Specializes in Heirloom Varieties
Offers Natural Vegetables and Fruits
Siletz, OR
ILoveLocal@nealfarm.com

Sitka Springs Farm

2011-06-18T09:48:00.000-07:00

Sitka Springs Farm currently offers:
Easter egg radishes, Green leaf lettuce, Red and green romaine lettuce
Butterhead lettuce, Chinese cabbage, Arugula, Artichokes, Oregano, mexican and greek Kale
The farm will be at local Farmers' Markets

OSU Extension Centennial Celebration

2011-06-18T09:44:00.000-07:00

Come celebrate OSU Extension Service's Centennial Anniversary from July 12-July 14 9:00 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the Newport Extension Office. Refreshments provided.

A Quick Guide To Farming In Oregon

2011-06-18T09:27:00.000-07:00

So, You Want to Be a Farmer? A Quick Guide to Getting Started in Oregon

Toledo Market Looking for Vendors

2011-06-03T11:58:00.000-07:00

Toledo Market on Thursdays, from 11 am to 6 pm starting June 16th. The market is looking for vendors, growers or others who are looking for space. There is an application on www.cityoftoledo.org; the cost is $5 per week.
Thank you,
Celeste Mathews
events@cityoftoledo.org

Lincoln Co. Foods Group

2011-06-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

The next meeting will be July 6, 1-3pm @Extension Office Conf. Room

Lemonade Project Booth at Newport Farmer's Market

2011-06-03T11:49:00.000-07:00

"The Lemonade Project". The Newport Farmers Market will sponsor a booth selling fresh squeezed, made-to-order, refreshing lemonade. Proceeds from the sales will fund a program benefiting shoppers at the Market who participate in S.N.A.P. (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The Project will provide SNAP shoppers with matching funds, up to 6 dollars each week, when they use their benefits card at the Market to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Please come and enjoy a lemonade while supporting healthy eating in Lincoln County

Beaver Ridge Farm Has Young Hens for Sale - $12

2011-05-28T14:33:00.000-07:00

Plymouth Barred Rock and White Leghorns. These girls should start laying eggs at the end of July. They have their adult feathers and no longer need a heat light. Fully vaccinated. Free range, farm-raised with organic feed. Call 541-563-5385.

Lincoln Co. Foods Group to meet on June 1st.

2011-05-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

The next LC Food Group meeting will be held on
June 1st from 1 pm to 3 pm
OSU Extension Service Conference Room,
29 SE 2nd St., Newport OR.
Contact: Chloe Rico, chloe.rico@occc.cc.or.us

Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point Workshop

2011-05-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP)
July 7 & 8, 2011
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
238 Wiegand Hall
OSU Campus • Corvallis, OR 97331

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For more information: 800.823.2357

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/foodsci/extservices/HACCP_reginfo.htm

OSU Department of Food Science & Technology Extension Service proudly announces the following educational opportunity. Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested in this workshop.

Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
A workshop for small entrepreneurial processors
of fruit, vegetable and grain based foods

Beaver Ridge Farm Has Natural Lambs and Poultry

2011-05-01T14:47:00.000-07:00

Beaver Ridge Farm, located on North Beaver Creek, offers natural lambs, will have organically fed poultry, and will be selling started pullets as soon as they can be sexed and are ready to go. If interested, folks should call 541-563-5385. Costs will vary depending on age of chicken at sale (feed costs affect cost of the chicken). We will also have organic eggs for sale in the fall - not yet sorry.
New email address for the farm: beaverridgefarm@gmail.com.

LC Community F.E.A.S.T. deemed a Success

2011-04-03T13:19:00.000-07:00

Lincoln County Community FEAST (Food*Education*Agriculture*Solutions*Together) Workshop was held on Saturday, April 2nd from 10am to 4pm at the Oregon Coast Community College with a local foods lunch provided. The FEAST workshop, organized by Chloe Rico, TRFW's RARE grant recipient, co-hosted by the Lincoln Co. Extension Local Foods and the Lincoln County Local Foods Group, and facilitated by Sharon Thornberry, Community Food Systems Manager at Oregon Food Bank, is a way to gather input about the direction our community wants to see for their food and agriculture.

The day featured a local panel painting the picture of food, fisheries, agriculture, farm to school, education programs, public health and food retail in our area after which workshop broke into focus groups centered around networking & communications, production & processing, education, and access.

Lincoln Co. Local Foods Group Meeting March 30

2011-03-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

Fourth meeting of the New Lincoln Co. Local Foods Group will be held on
Date:March 30, 2011
Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm.
Place: Lincoln Co. Extension Office Conference Room
29 SE 2nd St., Newport
For Information Contact: chloe.rico@occc.cc.or.us; 541-867-8672

2011-03-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

2nd TRFW Chefs' Show-Off on Sunday, April 10 at Linn-Benton Community College from 2pm -5pm.
For more information: http://tenriversfoodweb.org/home/?p=8567

New Lincoln Co. Local Foods Group

2011-01-23T22:07:00.000-08:00

Third meeting of the New Lincoln Co. Local Foods Group will be held on
Date:March 9, 2011
Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm.
Place: Lincoln Co. Extension Office Conference Room
29 SE 2nd St., Newport
For Information Contact: chloe.rico@occc.cc.or.us; 541-867-8672

Help Us Form the New Lincoln Co. Local Foods Group

2011-01-11T20:20:00.000-08:00

Are you interested in strengthening access to
local foods, farms and fisheries?
Are you interested in shaping the direction
of Lincoln County’s food system?

Please join us:
Wednesday, January 19th
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Lincoln County Extension Office Conference Room
(29 SE 2nd Street, Newport)

The Lincoln County Extension Office is sponsoring this gathering with the goal of pulling like-minded people together to form a community group focused on food and agriculture in Lincoln County.

We will be joined by Sharon Thornberry, Community Resource Developer for Oregon Food Bank and recipient of the 2009 Billi Odegaard Public Health Genius Award for her work on strengthening food systems throughout Oregon and by Jeff Feldner, Oregon Sea Grant Extension Fisheries and Seafood Specialist who will speak on ways to integrate our seafood industry into the local foods movement.

We hope this group will set strategies and goals for strengthening our local food system. What would you like to see accomplished by a group focused on supporting Lincoln County community food efforts? How would you increase awareness and access to local foods and agriculture? This is your opportunity to share your ideas and take action to make them happen.

For more information or questions please contact Chloe Rico, chloe.rico@occc.cc.or.us, 541-867-8672

2011 Lincoln Co. Master Gardener Program

2010-12-03T14:01:00.000-08:00

Enroll Now to take 2011 Master Gardener Class- Classes start soon!!
Dec. 14 - Class Orientation

2011 Program Application Form:
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/sites/default/files/2011_application_form.pdf
Program details:
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/sites/default/files/mg_prospect_booklet_2011.pdf

For More Information: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/master_gardeners

A POSTO Personal Chef Services

2010-10-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

A Posto Personal Chef Services, Newport, Oregon offers professional personal chef services to prepare custom in-home meals from fresh produce found at our Lincoln County based farmers’ markets or the variety of local seafoods caught off our coast. Our personal chefs focus on creating custom menu plans centered on using healthy foods that are seasonal, sustainable, and affordable.
http://www.apostochefs.com
email: bruce@apostochefs.com

OSU Extension Master Composter Program

2010-09-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

Thursday, Oct. 14- Nov. 28, 2010 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
For details, see our website http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/master-composting-program
Contact Phone:
1 541 574 6537
Contact Email:
sam.angima@ oregonstate.edu
Contact Department: Ext Lincoln Co Office

OSU Extension Natural Resources School

2010-09-29T10:25:00.000-07:00

Saturday, October 23, 2010 (All Day Event)
Forestry Management, Agriculture/Small Farms, Special Forest Products/Christmas Trees, Sawing/Drying Wood, Wildlife, Landscape/Gardens, Pests and Invasives, Fisheries and Fishery Products, and General Community Topics. This event will be on Saturday October 23, 2010 at the Oregon Coast Community College in Newport. See our website for details http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/natural-resources-school
Contact Phone:
1 541 574 6537
Contact Email:
sam.angima at oregonstate.edu
Contact Department:
Ext Lincoln Co Office

For Sale: Half or Whole Butchered Steer

2010-09-14T16:58:00.000-07:00

$1.50 hanging weight plus cut & wrap. Price includes butchering.
Locally grown and processed. Grass fed and finished on hay.
Kaedys' Beaver Valley Ranch; call 541-563-4051.

Farm To Table: Maximizing Our Use of Local Foods In Lincoln County at Newport Library Conf. Rm. on Sept. 23

2010-08-31T15:57:00.000-07:00

Mark you calendars to attend and participate in lectures and discussion on landscaping with vegetables and herbs, marketing local seafoods, an update on Lincoln Co. Local Foods, info on a food security assessment survey in Lincoln Co., and best vegetables to grow on the Oregon coast. Lectures will be at the Newport Library on September 23, 2010 from 9am to 12pm in conjunction with OSU's Savory Images agricultural product images exhibit touring the state and currently at the Newport Library Conference Room. Registration is free but required at the OSU Lincoln County Extension Service office in Newport, OR. Refreshments will be provided. Check out out flyer.
Phone: 541-574-6534.
URL: http://lincolncofoods.org
Blog: http://lclocalfoods.blogspot.com
email: lcfood.judy@gmail.com

List a Farm or Seafood Product to Sell, Trade or Buy by adding a comment to this Post.

2010-05-26T10:29:00.000-07:00

Buy Local Lincoln County

2010-04-24T14:01:00.000-07:00

Buy Local Lincoln County
Formed in 2009, the Buy Local Lincoln County Association was created with the intent of spreading the message of why buying local is so important. By working together, we can make a difference for everyone in Lincoln County. Small adjustments in our buying habits can make a large impact our local economy through the Multiplier Effect. For more more information visit http://www.BuyLocalLincolnCounty.org or call 541-994-4166.

Local Resource & Self-Reliance Workshops

2010-04-12T10:26:00.000-07:00

Local Resource and Self Reliance Seminars are a series of workshops that deal with local issues and how local people can learn and adopt present technologies to become locally self reliant. The workshops are sponsored by Oregon State University Extension and Oregon Coast Community College Small Business Development Center. Topics covered in these workshops are grouped into three categories: Energy, Economy & Community. For information, call: OSU Extension office at 541-574-6534.

Exploring the Small Farm Business Venture

2010-04-08T15:52:00.000-07:00

Exploring the Small Farm Business Venture
Friday April 9th - North Campus Oregon Coast Community College, Lincoln City OR, 10am-5pm
Saturday April 10th- Field Trip to 3 farms in Willamette Valley, 7am-5pm

This workshop is aimed at those already farming. Space is available for more students. Call the OSU Extension office for more information @541-574-6534.

How to List Your Products

2010-04-07T18:21:00.000-07:00

PLEASE List a Farm or Seafood Product to Sell, Trade or Buy by adding a comment to this Post.

New Format & How to Post

2010-04-07T16:48:00.001-07:00

This is a new format in our ongoing quest to provide an easy and convenient method to list your farm and seafood products for sale, trade, give away or to buy.

In order to list a product that you want to sell or buy, you must become a member of this Blog Site by signing up, but then you will be able to list your items as a Add a Blog Post or Comment to this Blog Post. It's quick and easy. You may use your current gmail.com account to register.

You can also sign up for an RSS feed subscription by clicking on the little orange square with a white dot and 2 quarter circles on it at the corner of your address bar.

The RSS feed downloads new posts from this blog to your computer into your web browser so that you can keep your buyers or sellers easily informed of new products that you are harvesting, that are available or that you want without having to sign in each time. It's a very convenient way to make or to read announcements.

Fresh Peas for Sale

2010-04-07T16:43:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in fresh peas and beans please give Peter Weber a call at 541-456-4676, Blodgett

Looking Forward to New Listings

2010-04-07T16:42:00.000-07:00

I'm looking forward to producers listing their fresh local foods here. I can't always make it to the local farmers' markets.

Grass Fed Meats, Eggs, Produce

2010-04-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

We seem to have cornered the market on radishes this season. We also have farm fresh, grass fed poultry. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me or call Walker Farms of Siletz at 541-444-2445. Thanks! Website: http://www.savage-environmental.com/poultry.html

Walker Farms
1925 E. Logsden Rd.
Siletz, OR 97380
541-444-2445

Eggs; Goat Milk for Processing

2010-04-07T16:35:00.000-07:00

1 to 2 Liters of Goat Milk per Week for Soaps, Lotions, Animal Feed Available. Eggs for sale. Beaver Creek/Seal Rock area. Call Jim Kesselring at 541-563-6999.