Monday, March 10, 2014

OSU Extension: workshop on Small Scale & Backyard Poultry Operations March 29th

OSU Extension and Oregon State University Dr James Hermes, Extension Poultry Specialist in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University, whose research was focused on alternative feeds for small flocks & pastured organic and freerange poultry production, will conduct this 3 hr workshop on March 29th in Toledo Fire Hall Conference Room.

Pre-registration will be $25 and $30 at the door. Contact OSU Extension Lincoln Co in Newport at (541)574-6534
 
 Stay tuned for more information.

2014/2015 Farm Bill

Register today for the upcoming March 12 webinar on conservation compliance.  Webinar archives and many other resources are available on the American Farmland Trust 2014 Farm Bill website. 

President’s 2015 budget requests $20 million for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development and $30 million for Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion, both of which are at the FY 15 authorized levels.

How to Handle Drought

OSU Extension guide "Growing Your Own" offers advice on starting seeds

 
Starting Seeds
The OSU Extension guide "Growing Your Own" offers advice on starting seeds and a calendar of dates to start planting various vegetables.

Reminder: Lincoln Co Foods Group meets tomorrow Tues 11th NOON-2pm


Reminder: Lincoln Co Foods Group meets tomorrow Tues 11th NOON-2pm at the Food Share of Lincoln County conf....