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February 2019
2019 OSU Small Farms Conference
Registration is NOW OPEN! The Oregon Small Farms Conference is a daylong event geared toward farmers, agricultural professionals, food policy advocates, students and managers of farmers markets. Twenty-seven educational sessions are offered on a variety of topics relevant to the Oregon small farmers. Speakers include farmers, OSU Extension faculty, agribusiness, and more.
Find out more »Berry Production Workshop
Curious about including raspberry or strawberry production on your farm and want to learn proper management practices? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Berndine Strik, world-renowned berry researcher and OSU Extension Berry Specialist, about strawberry and raspberry production in Central Oregon. This workshop is geared towards fresh market farmers and will include organic management practices.
Find out more »March 2019
Advanced High Tunnel Management and More
Join Utah State University experts Brent Black and Dan Drost for an informative session on managing all aspects of high tunnel production for the experienced high tunnel user. Details are still being worked out, but this class may include on-farm demonstrations in addition to classroom teaching, and there my be an Intergrated Pest Management (IPM) component brought in as well. Please contact Clare Sullivan at OSU Extension - Deschutes County (email Clare.Sullivan@oregonstate.edu) to be informed of the details as they…
Find out more »Living on A Few Acres Conference
What: Living on a Few Acres (LOAFA) Conference Where: Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Middle and South Sister Buildings When: March. 09, 2019 Cost: $50/person Living on a Few Acres (LOAFA) is a one-day conference that targets small acreage (1-100) landowners, ranchers and farmers but welcomes all. LOAFA has been taking place for over 30 years and each year around 200 participants attend to learn new skills and how to do the most with their small farm. At the Living on a Few Acres…
Find out more »Mechanical Cultivation with Josh Volk
Save the date: Learn about mechanical weed control in this full-day hands-on workshop with Josh Volk, author of "Compact Farms" and farmer at Slow Hand farms. Watch this space for more details.
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