Tuesday, May 8th from 12-2pm at the Newport Extension Office. Please feel free to bring your lunch!
We'll be discussing the upcoming harvest meal and farm tours, The Lemonade Project and SNAP Incentive Program and growing interest in farm to school. Bring your own ideas and interests to share with the group
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
RARE AmeriCorps and Oregon Food Bank Partnership Nominated for National Service Impact Award
The RARE AmeriCorps and Oregon Food Bank partnership has been nominated for the 2012 National Service Impact Award. Please go to this site and vote for it! And share as you see fit…trying to go viral on this.
http://2012serviceimpact.challenge.gov/submissions/7662-healthy-futures-toward-healthy-rural-futures-a-partnership-between-rare-americorps-and-oregon-food-bank
http://2012serviceimpact.challenge.gov/submissions/7662-healthy-futures-toward-healthy-rural-futures-a-partnership-between-rare-americorps-and-oregon-food-bank
Wanted: Market Assistant for the Newport Farmers Market
Help Wanted: Market Assistant for the Newport Farmers Market.
Approximately 8 hours per week, $9.00 per hour. Must be available Saturdays mid May through October, early morning to mid afternoon. Must have valid Oregon Drivers License and a vehicle. Ability to lift 50 pounds, excellent customer service skills and cash handling experience. Must pass drug screen.
Please send letter of interest and/or resume to PO Box 1633 Newport, OR 97365. Call Carrie @ 541-961-8236 for more information.
Approximately 8 hours per week, $9.00 per hour. Must be available Saturdays mid May through October, early morning to mid afternoon. Must have valid Oregon Drivers License and a vehicle. Ability to lift 50 pounds, excellent customer service skills and cash handling experience. Must pass drug screen.
Please send letter of interest and/or resume to PO Box 1633 Newport, OR 97365. Call Carrie @ 541-961-8236 for more information.
Burnheimer Meat Company will be hosting a fundraising
This Saturday, May 5th, Burnheimer Meat Company will be hosting a fundraising dinner at Gathering Together Farm to help fund their new processing facility.
For more information see here: http://burnheimermeatco.com/2012/04/30/fundraiser-dinner/. For reservations call 541.231.4085 or email burnheimermeatco@gmail.com.
For more information see here: http://burnheimermeatco.com/2012/04/30/fundraiser-dinner/. For reservations call 541.231.4085 or email burnheimermeatco@gmail.com.
ATTRA Can Help Farmers Apply for NRCS EQIP Program by June 1st
ATTRA Can Help Farmers Apply for NRCS EQIP Program
Organic farmers and farmers who are transitioning to an organic operation have until June 1 to apply for a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program that can help them pay for conservation measures. And the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s ATTRA program staff can help them meet the deadline.
If you need more information on applying for EQIP funds, check the ATTRA progrm website at https://attra.ncat.org/eqip/ for details or call our the English-language ATTRA toll-free hotline at 800-346-9140 or the Spanish-language ATTRA hotline at 800-411-3222.
Organic farmers and farmers who are transitioning to an organic operation have until June 1 to apply for a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program that can help them pay for conservation measures. And the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s ATTRA program staff can help them meet the deadline.
If you need more information on applying for EQIP funds, check the ATTRA progrm website at https://attra.ncat.org/eqip/ for details or call our the English-language ATTRA toll-free hotline at 800-346-9140 or the Spanish-language ATTRA hotline at 800-411-3222.
Beekeeping Basics Worshop, May 12th from 12-2:30pm
Beekeeping Basics -This workshop will cover basics: equipment, biology, environment, and an introduction to pests and diseases – which is vital to understand the current issues about bee health. There will be hands on work with the SAGE hives, and all workshop attendees will gain support and information to get started with beekeeping, including information on local resources, groups, and programs.
When: Saturday, May 12th from 12pm – 2:30pm
Who: Registration is limited to 8 participants
Instructor: Karessa Torgerson of Apicurious
Cost: $20 – 30, sliding scale donation
To register, contact the Corvallis Environmental Center at (541) 753 – 9211
When: Saturday, May 12th from 12pm – 2:30pm
Who: Registration is limited to 8 participants
Instructor: Karessa Torgerson of Apicurious
Cost: $20 – 30, sliding scale donation
To register, contact the Corvallis Environmental Center at (541) 753 – 9211
Oregon Coast Community College 25th Anniversary, July 21
Oregon Coast Community College 25th Anniversary, July 21 from 10-2pm in Lincoln City. Fun activities, tours, prizes, silent auction, lunches prepared by local chefs. Master Gardeners will be on hand in the demonstration garden during the event from 11:30am
See the attached flyer. For more information go online to www.oregonciastcc.org
See the attached flyer. For more information go online to www.oregonciastcc.org
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