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
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Report from Beaver Ridge Farm
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Lincoln Co. Foods Group Meeting, July 28th @5pm in Toledo
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.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Neal Farms
Neal Farms Specializes in Heirloom Varieties
Offers Natural Vegetables and Fruits
Siletz, OR
ILoveLocal@nealfarm.com
Offers Natural Vegetables and Fruits
Siletz, OR
ILoveLocal@nealfarm.com
Sitka Springs Farm
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
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
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.
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