Gardening Events

Friday, January 11, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Food Innovation Center now offers two (2) quick overview seminars for entrepreneurs who are looking into developing a food product. The two seminars will provide basic information that will help the entrepreneur understand many of the requirements needed for developing a new food product. As a participant you will receive reference and resource material handouts. The seminars can be taken in any order and they are 2 hours in length.

 Quick Overview #1 – will address Product Formulation, Nutritional Labeling, and Food Safety.

Quick Overview #2 – Will address Processing, Packaging, and Shelf Life Studies. 

 

Please call our receptionist to enroll in the seminars. 

Cost per seminar is $ 110.00.  Space is limited.

 

The seminars will be offered on the following dates:

Quick review #1 -   

                              Oct 05, 2012

                             Jan 11, 2013

                             Feb 01, 2013              

    
 Quick Review #2 -   

                                Oct 19, 2012

                                 Jan 25, 2013

                                  Feb 15, 2013

                              

                           

Saturday, January 12, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn the basics of fruit tree (apples and peaches) and berry pruning.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn the basics of fruit tree pruning and get some hands-on experience. Class will be held rain or shine.

Friday, January 25, 2013 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn the basics of pruning roses and pruning tool care. This is an indoor class.

Friday, January 25, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Food Innovation Center now offers two (2) quick overview seminars for entrepreneurs who are looking into developing a food product. The two seminars will provide basic information that will help the entrepreneur understand many of the requirements needed for developing a new food product. As a participant you will receive reference and resource material handouts. The seminars can be taken in any order and they are 2 hours in length.

 Quick Overview #1 – will address Product Formulation, Nutritional Labeling, and Food Safety.

Quick Overview #2 – Will address Processing, Packaging, and Shelf Life Studies. 

 

Please call our receptionist to enroll in the seminars. 

Cost per seminar is $ 110.00.  Space is limited.

 

The seminars will be offered on the following dates:

Quick review #1 - 

                           Oct 05, 2012

                           Jan 11, 2013

                            Feb 01, 2013

                            

    
 Quick Review #2 -  

                             Oct 19, 2012

                              Jan 25 ,2013

                              Feb 15, 2013

Saturday, January 26, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to grow great fruit trees in your home garden. Become part of a sustainable food community by growing great fruit at home. Taught by OSU Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardener Volunteer Tree Fruit Specialists, this 2½ hour class will teach you what you need to know to successfully grow delicious, healthy, productive fruit trees at home. Information includes: Choosing the right variety for your taste, needs and location;  Demystifying rootstock selection; Culture and care of fruit trees including fertilization, spacing, spraying, pruning, thinning, pollination; and Pests and diseases of fruit trees. Included is a resource list of nurseries, recommended books, pamphlets and web sites for additional information.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn the basics of pruning Fruit Trees, Small Fruits and Grapes. This is an indoor class.