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Updated Information: 2019 Hood River Winter gardening educational series and master gardener program

Hood River, OR

Updated Information: 2019 Hood River Winter gardening educational series and master gardener program

Wed, Feb 20, 2019 6:00 pm - Wed, Mar 27, 2019 9:00 pm

This coming winter, OSU Extension Service in Hood River County will be hosting a winter horticulture workshop series that is open to the public starting February 13th. If interested in the Master ...

2019 OSU Small Farms Conference

Corvallis, OR

2019 OSU Small Farms Conference

Sat, Feb 23, 2019 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Another great OSU Small Farms Conference is on the horizon!

Save the date, Saturday February 23rd 2019.

Featured Speakers include:

  • Karen “Mimo” Davis and Miranda Duschack - Urban Buds, City Grown...
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training 2-day Course - Aurora

Aurora, OR

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training 2-day Course - Aurora

Mon, Feb 25, 2019 8:00 am - Tue, Feb 26, 2019 3:00 pm

Who Should Attend? Produce growers, buyers, and others interested in learning about: • Best food safety practices for growing, harvesting and packing produce, and co-management with natural ...

4-H Presentations Contest

Corvallis, OR

4-H Presentations Contest

Mon, Feb 25, 2019 3:00 pm - Tue, Feb 26, 2019 9:00 pm

Presentations Contest is open to all 4-H Members!

Marion County 4-H Horse Development Committee Meeting

Salem, OR

Marion County 4-H Horse Development Committee Meeting

Mon, Feb 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Each Marion County Horse Club Leader, Club Parent or Member are required attend 6 HDC meetings in the current program year to be eligible to attend the upcoming Marion County Fair. Not able to attend...

Berry Production Workshop

Redmond, OR

Berry Production Workshop

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Curious about including raspberry or strawberry production on your farm and want to learn proper management practices? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Berndine Strik, world-renowned...

Food Pantry Project New Volunteer Training

Eugene, OR

Food Pantry Project New Volunteer Training

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Foodies wanted!! If you love to cook and would like to make a difference in someone’s day, we have a fun volunteer spot for you. The Nutrition Education Program of Lane County Extension and Food for...

Pruning: Ornamental Shrubs

Eugene, OR

Pruning: Ornamental Shrubs

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pruning: Ornamental Shrubs
Join the Lane County Master Gardener Pruning Specialists as they teach participants techniques to prune ornamental shrubs. Pruning Specialists are eager to share their...

Natural Resource Educator Working Group

Corvallis, OR

Natural Resource Educator Working Group

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Natural Resource Educator Working Group

Gearing Up for Gardening - BEEutiful Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs

Corvallis, OR

Gearing Up for Gardening - BEEutiful Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BEEutiful Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs - What to Grow to Feed Our Pollinators

Southern Oregon Pear Day

Central Point, OR

Southern Oregon Pear Day

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Southern Oregon Pear Day is a keystone educational event in support of the pear industry in Jackson County. Speakers from OSU, UC Davis, and the USDA will present current research on topics including...

NWREC Overwintering Organic Vegetable Variety Field Day

Aurora, OR

NWREC Overwintering Organic Vegetable Variety Field Day

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of field tours and discussions with researchers, extension agents, seed companies, farmers, and other agriculture professionals. 

Crops include cabbage, cauliflower, purple...

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