Saturday, June 22, 2013

Siletz Valley Farmers Market- 2-6 Tuesdays

Siletz Valley Farmers Market- June 18th, 2pm-6pm Tuesdays

How to Start A Farm Successfully

Valuable information for a successful start as a farmer or rancher. http://tinyurl.com/ofsj9ej

Grazing minimizes non-native species


Grazing cattle minimizes invasion of non-native species, one of many ways Oregon’s cattle farmers help the environment.
Agri-Biz Council/OR

USDA Grants for Ag- farmers, fishermen, loggers

Small, socially disadvantaged producers include farmers, ranchers, loggers, agricultural harvesters, and fishermen that have averaged $250,000 or less in annual gross sales of agricultural products in the last three years. Producers will be able to conduct market research, product and/or service improvement, feasibility studies, training, and implement business plans. July 15, 2013 for paper applications and July 10, 2013 for electronic applications. For additional information on how to apply, see the June 12 Federal Register, page 35239, or visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_SSDPG.html.

Vendors wanted at the Siletz Valley Farmers Market?
OSU Extension delivers the latest research on preparing food safely and preserving thru canning, freezing and drying