OSU Extension Service Lincoln Co. Foods

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared Thompson's Sanitary Service's status.

Having a BBQ at your house this summer? Use 100% paper plates and have guests throw them in the your Mixed Compostables Cart food and all!

Having a BBQ at your house this summer? Use 100% paper plates and have guests throw them in the your Mixed Compostables Cart food and all!
If using cups and silverware advertised as compostable, make sure they have the BPI logo on the packaging. This means they've been tested and certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute, the only seal of approval Pacific Region Compost facility will accept.

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District's Native Plant Sale Summer Order is Open Details

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District's Native Plant Sale Summer Order is Open

Details on our website:

http://lincolncountydispatch.com/index.php/community-notices/item/2809-native-plant-sale-summer-order-is-open

The Chicken Tunnel a.k.a "the Chunnel"

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared Living Off the Grid's photo.

The Chicken Tunnel a.k.a "the Chunnel"

"This side of the yard gives them lovely shade in the heat of the afternoon. I have to say, living in the suburbs I have to protect them from lots of critters…we have foxes and birds of prey everywhe... See More

Photo: The Chicken Tunnel a.k.a "the Chunnel"

"This side of the yard gives them lovely shade in the heat of the afternoon. I have to say, living in the suburbs I have to protect them from lots of critters…we have foxes and birds of prey everywhere. This is as close to free range as we can get for them and they don’t need supervision. The chunnel is very secure and they are indeed much happier!!!"

For more pics and greater detail on this innovative design click here to read the rest of the story: http://yearzerosurvival.com/the-chunnel-the-chicken-tunnel/

USDA Webinar on the Grass Fed Program for Small Livestock Operations

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared a link via Oregon State University Small Farms Program.

USDA Webinar on the Grass Fed Program for Small Livestock Operations

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Dial in by Phone: 866.740.1260, access code 72020000

Meeting URL: http://www.readytalk.com/ – On the left side of the screen enter participant access code: 72020000.

The new certification option allows small operations marketing 49 cattle or less each year to certify their product as consistent with the strict grass fed label claim through a less costly application process than is the case under the regular Process Verified Program (PVP). AMS plans to add sheep to the program this summer. The program is designed to create more economic opportunities for small-scale, niche market livestock producers, as it provides a verification tool for them to certify that animals meet the requirements of the grass-fed marketing claim standard, making them eligible to have their products marketed as “USDA Certified Grass Fed Beef.”........

August, 2014 Pacific Fishing mag about the push to certify farmed fish as organic.

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods

August, 2014 Pacific Fishing mag about the push to certify farmed fish as organic.

Salmon,Albacore and Crab Fishers

Greetings folks, Mike just added me to this group so I thought I'd share my article published in the August, 2014 Pacific Fishing mag. about the push to certify farmed fish as organic. Talking ‘organic’ seafood and industrial aquaculture, deep in the heart of Texas "...

OSU Extension Enjoy Home Canned Tuna All Year Long!

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared a link

Extension Seafood Product Development Specialist, Mark Whithman and Fishery Extension agent, Ruby Moon are teaming up to bring knowledge of canning tuna to Lincoln County. Follow Mark Whithman as he leads this workshop where he will provide instructions and a live demonstration for participants to shadow and complete during the workshop.

Learn how to safely and successfully can tuna and leave with the skills to do it all on your own. Participants will also leave with the jars of tuna they canned during the workshop so it can be enjoyed later. Space is limited so be sure to register to save a spot for this fun opportunity.

Date: Friday, September 12, 2014
Time: 9am – 3pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church
227 NE 12th Street, Newport, OR
Cost: $40 per person
Registration: Now – September 1st

For more information or to register contact the Lincoln County Extension Office at 541-574-6534 or visit http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/