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OSU Extension - Polk County E-News
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Upcoming Events
June 5 Polk Celebration
June 6 Dairy Goat and Cheese Processing June 10 Raising and Marketing Healthy Lambs June 18-20 JMG Camp June 25-27 JMG Camp
June 27-30 SC Camp July 16-21 WW Camp
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Volumn 12 #3
Welcome to Polk County Extension's E-News
Look for this E-News in your inbox twice a month.  Congratulations!
2012 OSUEA Cooperator Award was presented to 4-H Leader Carol
Harris at a special celebration at OSU. We thank you for your
contribution to our Extension Program. Come Celebrate with the OSU Polk County Extension
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Healthy Living:
May
is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our
appreciation for the older adults in our community. The Theme
"Never Too Old to Play!" - puts a spotlight on the important role
older adults play in sharing their experience, wisdom and
understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations
in a variety of significant ways. Find out More...
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The OSU Small Farms
program has been moving along with various projects and programs around
the state. We're offering some field day events this spring in
the South/Central Willamette Valley. "Small Farms Events"
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Camps for Youth (You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H)
Junior Master Gardener Day Camp
Dallas - June 18-20, Monmouth - June 25-27 Grades: K-5th Cost: $30, earlybird -$20 Summer Conference June 27-30, OSU, Gr. 7-12, Cost:$200 Wild West Camp (Overnight) July 16-21, Grades 4-7, Cost:$215 @ 4-H Center Scholarships may be available. Link to Camp information... "Why Schools and Home Can't Compete with Camp" - Article info...
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| Gardening Corner:
Picture  from the 22nd Annual Polk County Master Gardeners Plant Sale on Mother's Day Weekend, May 11th & 12th at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Save the Date: Polk MG Fall Fling - September 8th
Gardening Calendar: May
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| Extension and Research Publications:
If you're completely new
to vegetable gardening and want to enjoy your own homegrown tomatoes
and summer squash this year, the Oregon State University Extension
Service can provide the information you need to get started.
"Growing Your Own" Publication: Download a copy........FREE....
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 Addressing real-life questions with
research-based answers... |
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182 SW Academy, Room 102 PO Box 640 Oregon
State University Extension Service offers educational programs,
activities, and materials -- without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status,
disability, or disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status - as
required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. |
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