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Redmond, OR

Master Food Preserver Program

Wed, Apr 3, 2019 9:00 am - Wed, May 22, 2019 3:00 pm

Oregon State University Service Extension offices are recruiting volunteers to participate in food safety and preservation training on Wednesdays, April 3 – May 22, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The fun, ...

Gold Beach, OR

Curry County Master Gardener Plant Clinics

Wed, Apr 3, 2019 10:00 am - Wed, Sep 25, 2019 10:00 am

The public is welcome to walk-in, email currymg@oregonstate.edu, or phone 541 247-6672 with their gardening questions. The OSU Extension Office will be staffed with volunteer Master Gardeners every...

Newport, OR

Diamonds in the Rough 4-H Horse Show

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lincoln County 4-H Horse Club, Diamonds in the Rough, is hosting a Crazy Ribbon Schooling Show. See flyer for show bill and registration information.

Canby, OR

Clackamas County 4-H Cat Fair

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Cat members and Cloverbuds are invited to sign up for Cat Fair! Members will be judged using the companion pet guidelines and on the health and condition of their cat. Intermediate and Senior members...

Redmond, OR

COMGA Spring Gardening Seminar

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This event offers 16 classes
Featuring:

Vegetable Gardening
Sprinkler Systems
Growing Dahlias
Culinary Alliums
Greenhouse Maintenance

Plus a Garden Market with plants, books, landscape products,...

Cottage Grove, OR

Sheep, Goat, Swine Weigh-In

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Sheep, Goat, Swine Weigh-In from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

Workshops for sheep, goat and swine was held at Wilco during Spring Break.

Central Point, OR

REQUIRED Swine Tagging

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Required swine tagging to compete at fair. Contact your club leader for more information.

Roseburg, OR

Fire Resilient Woodlands

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Is your forest ready for fire season? Do you have a lot of downed trees and debris laying in your woods due to the big February snow storm?

Summer will be here before we know it and the accumulation...

Canby, OR

4-H Foods & More Day

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

April 20th is a fun packed day dedicated to the 4-H Family Consumer Science Programs!

First you want to check out the foods contests and activities!
4-H Members enrolled in the Foods & Nutrition...

Eugene, OR

Compost Workshop @ BRING Recycling

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

For beginning to experienced composters, these hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and the different methods and types of compost bins available....

Eugene, OR

Compost Workshop- FREE

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Corvallis, OR

Pop-Up Plant Clinic - Shonnard's Nursery Open House

Sat, Apr 20, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

What's up with your garden, houseplants or landscaping?

Whether you need help with a plant problem or just inspiration for the garden of your dreams, OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteers...

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The family and community health program in Marion County serves the broad community primarily through partnerships with other health professionals and agencies where OSU Extension faculty and volunteers serve as advisors and educators.

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Do you have a seed type recommendation or other techniques and strategies for discouraging crows and jays from monopolizing my feeders. These corvids scratch all the seed out onto the ground and chase away the songbirds I'm trying to serve.

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Fact Sheet

Master Gardener speaker request form

If you are interested in having a Master Gardener™ speak or provide an educational service for your group or organization, please fill out this form and return it at least one month before the event.

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The number of farms, especially small sized farms and farms with low sales increased in Oregon between 2012 and 2017. Total agricultural sales also increased, primarily among farms with sales of $2.5 million or more as well as farms with sales of less than $25,000. Nationally, the number of farms and total agricultural sales declined over the same time.

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