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Benton County Extension Event

Fall Slash Burning Demonstration at Lamers Forest

Mon, Oct 15, 2018 8:00 am - Thu, Nov 15, 2018 5:00 pm

Join The Lamers brothers and Marion & Polk OSWA a chance to see and learn about slash pile burning practices from a 9 acre clear-cut completed in March 2018. It will be done of fairly short notice within a burning window of Oct 15 and November 15, depending on weather and required permits.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

FARM TOUR-SEVEN SEEDS FARM

Thu, Oct 18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farmer and Educator Don Tipping will give us a tour of one of the most well-known seed farms in Southern Oregon. Seven Seeds is home to Siskiyou Seeds, our own bio-regional seed company, as well as the annual Seed Academy.

OSU Small Farms Event

Living on the Land, Scio OR: Pasture & Grazing Management

Thu, Oct 18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make the most of your pasture by learning how grass plants grow, rotational grazing, nutrient and winter-time management.

OSU Small Farms Event

Living on the Land Dallas, OR: Water Rights and Well Water

Thu, Oct 18, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Living on the Land is a workshop series tailored for small acreage landowners and those new to managing land. There are 5 classes in the series.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Small Woodlands program: Riparian Habitat and Your Woodland

Thu, Oct 18, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The importance of seasonal creeks on woodlands and other rural properties will be discussed by a panel of experts. Topics will include riparian protection, enhancement and improvement so that trees...

Deschutes County Extension Event

Biomass Summit - presented by Ochoco Forest Restoration Collaborative

Fri, Oct 19, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

What is Biomass and how is it used?
Biomass includes any woody material we strategically take off the land as a by-product of forest restoration. Biomass can be used to produce a full range of products including energy, lumber, composites, paper and pulp, furniture, housing components, round wood, ethanol and other liquids, chemicals, biochar, and energy feedstocks.

Clackamas County 4-H Event

Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sales

Sat, Oct 20, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Support Clackamas County 4-H at the biannual sales at the Clackamas County Fair and Event Center in Canby. The Tack Sale features hundreds of vendors with new and used items for your barn and home. The Bake Sale has delicious items to take home. SERVICE animals ONLY.

Benton County Extension Event

Woodland Measurements Workshop

Sat, Oct 20, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Dave Hibbs for a class that will look at ways to collect and analyze both density and volume data.

Blue mason bee house on a weathered board fence

Linn County Extension Event

Mason Bee Cocoon Class

Sat, Oct 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mason bees help with pollination in gardens, farms and nature. Learn how to care for their cocoons so these bees can benefit your plants.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Pruning and Cleaning Up the Fall Garden

Sat, Oct 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The fall garden can feel overwhelming. This class in Jackson county will look at what to prune, what to leave up over the winter, and what else to think about in the fall.

Jackson County 4-H Event

4-H and FFA Market Goat Info Meeting

Sun, Oct 21, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Have you considered exhibiting a market goat? Now is the time! Exciting changes are taking place in 2019 and market goats will be shown and sold in September. Want to learn more details and have all...

Sarah Cunningham holds some of the items available at the food pantry at Oregon State University. Cunningham is the student leader of the OSU Food Group.

Lane County Extension Event

Food Pantry Project New Volunteer Training

Mon, Oct 22, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

If you love to cook and would like to make a difference in someone’s day, we have a fun volunteer spot for you.

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Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.

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