Dairy Creek Community Food Web: Growing our Food Community in Western Washington County, Oregon

   Third Thursday Food Film Festival:

Keynote: Greenhorns & Grayhorns

The recently published book, Greenhorns: 50 Dispatches from the New Farmer Movement, includes nine “dispatches” from Oregon farmers and ranchers. These authors represent the growing youth movement in Oregon agriculture. The keynote session for the conference features four of the Oregon authors and greenhorn farmers representing different regions of the state: Sarahlee Lawrence, Rainshadow Organics, Terrebonne; Josh Volk, Slow Hand Farm, Portland; Cory Carmen, Carman Ranch, Wallowa; Teresa Retzlaff, 46 North Farm, Olney. Moderating the panel is well-known organic seed grower and inveterate grayhorn, Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed, Philomath. The session will include readings, lessons learned, wisdom and more than a few laughs.

$50 per person or $90 for 2 people from the same farm.

Online registration in encouraged!

Session descriptions and schedule can be viewed or downloaded from the Small Farms Program website.

Questions: Contact Chrissy at 541-766-3556 or chrissy.lucas@oregonstate.edu

Registration fee increases on February 16, 2013

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Who Should Attend?

Farmers

Farmers’ Market Managers

Food Retailers

Restaurant Owners

Community Members and Leaders

Agriculture Professionals

Community Food Policy Advocates

Students

Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA)

Application period ends this Sunday, January 13.   Click here to apply for BUFA 2013  Join us beginning in April 2013 for an 8-month, season-long, beginning farmer training including: Comprehensive curriculum in urban farming and sustainable farming methods through classes, field trips, farmers market experience and an online learning platform Hands-on, in-the-field apprenticeship with experienced local farmers and educators OSU’s established Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management Workshop Series, an established small farm business planning course Application period open November 15, 2012 – January 13, 2013   Classes begin  April 3, 2013   Enrollment limited to  20 participants.     Work-trade and Full Scholarships  are available.    Apply now!     For more information and applications: www.multco.us/sustainability/BUFA   email: dan.bravin@multco.us        phone: 503-421-5708   The Beginning Urban Farming Apprenticeship (BUFA) provides in-depth and comprehensive training in urban farming and sustainable farming methods. This innovative educational program is designed to give new and aspiring urban farmers and community land stewards the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to grow and market fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, cut flowers, and other products in urban settings.