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Rural Living Day 2026

Junction City High School

1135 W 6th Ave
Junction City, OR 97448
United States

Mar 7, 2026 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

$20 *Scholarships Available
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Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Mar 1, 2026 to Crystal Kelso: [email protected] or 541-730-3539

Comuníquese con los organizadores del evento para confirmar que este evento se llevará a cabo en español o para solicitar interpretación en español u otras adaptaciones.

Registration Now Open!

Do you live in the country or are considering a rural move? You won’t want to miss this event! Workshops throughout the day offer something for everyone!

>>Advanced Registration Required - Space is Limited

Registration and Arrival starts at 8:30am, with programs beginning at 9am.

Classes on:

  • Vermicomposting
  • Hay Quality
  • Soils & Pastures
  • Tools maintenance
  • Septic systems
  • Chainsaw safety
  • Food preservation and many more!!

Morning refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch or plan accordingly.


Schedule of events

Welcome and introduction: 9 am

Session A: 9:45 am

  • Bigleaf Maple Syruping
  • All About Growing Berries
  • Defensible Space with Oregon Department of Forestry
  • Soil! What it is & How it Works
  • Living with Your Domestic Well
  • Pasture Renovation

Session B: 11:10 am

  • Vermicomposting Made Easy
  • Growing Small-Scale Grains
  • Drying Herbs & Soup Seasonings
  • Creating a Pollinator Meadow
  • Assessing Hay Quality
  • Living with Your Septic System

Lunch (on your own): 12:25 pm - 1:30 pm

Session C: 1:30 pm

  • What can I do with my small farm?
  • Tool Time in the Garden
  • Meet Your Trees Walk
  • Introduction to Chainsaw Safety, Productivity & Maintenance
  • Rainwater Harvesting for Landscape Use
  • Sharpening and Maintaining Hand Tools

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