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OSU Extension and the Experiment Station funding – soregonag@gmail.com – Gmail
Jackson Co./Oregon State University Extension Service The Jackson County Budget Committee recommended to eliminate county funding for the Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center (SOREC). If you have an opinion about their recommendation you can let your County Commissioners know. Education & Training Ag Research page1image3680 · Master Gardeners · 4-H and Youth Programs · [...]
Factors in Honey bee decline
A new USDA and EPA report on honey bee health states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. ”There is an important link between the health of American agriculture and the health of our honeybees for our country’s long term [...]
Oregon Hay and Forage Association (OHFA) Meeting
1) Oregon Hay and Forage Association (OHFA) Meeting Attend by Polycom Video Conference or attend live in Bend May 7, 2013 – Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 10 AM to 2 PM, Room 107 Cascades Hall, OSU Cascades Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, Oregon 97701 541-322-3100/ OSU-Cascades is located in Cascades Hall on the Central [...]
Market Grand Opening April 25-Josephine County Fairgrounds
we have 20 farmers booths, 12 crafters booths, 3 or 4 non profits and food vendors outside. We will have music and a car show too along with a KAJO live remote between 4 and 5 PM. I am really pleased at the turnout we have. All the flags and banners will go up at [...]
Small Farms Have Big Impact in Oregon Communities | Small Farms Programs
Small Farms Have Big Impact in Oregon Communities greenhouse in front of hill Small farming is no small thing in Oregon. In the space of a generation, farmers and food advocates in Oregon have changed how we nourish our bodies, the land, and the economies of communities from Portland’s downtown to the Rogue River. More [...]
Bringing Ideas to Market | Small Farms Programs
“Oregon consumers now have greater access to outstanding food,” states OSU economist Larry Lev. “You can see that from the growth of farmers markets and restaurants that are sourcing locally, plus the growth of retailers and institutions also buying locally.” When OSU anthropologist, Garry Stephenson, first sat down with growers in 1996, he learned that [...]
Bee Keeping School date announced
The Southern Oregon Beekeepers Association (SOBA) just announced the date for 2013 Bee School! This year’s one-day class will be held on Saturday, April 6th at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center on Hanley Road. This year’s focus will be on “The Science and Art of Beekeeping in the Rogue Valley.” This is [...]
SB633 – bad for Southern Oregon–guest opinion
(The following was written by Brian Comnes, lead man in the GMO Free Jackson County movement. it was written by Brian at my request in an effort to offer opposing viewpoints on this most controversial issue.) The fact that GMO farmer A can ruin organic farmer B’s business by being allowed to plant cross-pollinating seeds [...]
Feb 19th – Niche Meat Marketing Panel
Southern Oregon Small Farms Presents…NICHE MEAT MARKETING PANEL Building Lasting RelationshipsPresented in partnership with ThriveTuesday, February 19th, 6-9pmAn evening discussion exploring the relationships between producers and buyers in niche meat markets. Panelists include local restaurant buyers, retail buyers, institutional buyers, ranchers, and retailers. Learn from audience and panel member experience and join the discussion about [...]
