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Sunday, Jul 5th 2009

Introduction to Organic Farming and Gardening: A workshop series introducing practical organic agriculture skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm's six-acre field and garden sites. Sundays, 10:00 - 12:30 PM: May 17, 2009 - July 5, 2009. Zenger Farm; 11741 SE Foster Road; Portland, OR, 97266. Cost: $160 (All 8 classes) or $25 per class. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or visit http://www.zengerfarm.org for more information.

Saturday, Aug 1st 2009

Organic Training Opportunity for Professionals: Fostering Healthy Food Systems Through Organic Agriculture Do you work for a distributor, food service provider or retailer that is interested in supporting regional and organic foods? Oregon Tilth is providing an opportunity for you and your staff to learn more about organic farming and connect with other professionals working to support a regionally based organic food economy. Attend this training to learn the principles and practices of organic farming and how food gets from the soil to the plate. An overview of organic certification will highlight the process behind certified organic products and what’s behind the label. As part of this unique training, you will have a chance to network with others working to promote organic food, and apply what you learn through hands-on activities in our demonstration garden. Distributors, food service staff and retailers represent key hubs in the food system by providing food to many eaters each and every day. With rising interest and demand for organic and local food, this training will help professionals become not only sources of more sustainable food, but also educational resources for the information and stories behind sustainable food systems. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so sign-up soon! WHEN: Two dates to choose from: Saturday, August 1, 10:00am-1:00pm OR Sunday, August 9, 10:00am-1:00pm SIGN-UP: To reserve space for you or your staff, call or email: oec@tilth.org or 503-779-4631 You can also go to http://www.tilth.org, download and print a registration form and mail it in with payment.

Sunday, Aug 9th 2009

Organic Training Opportunity for Professionals: Fostering Healthy Food Systems Through Organic Agriculture Do you work for a distributor, food service provider or retailer that is interested in supporting regional and organic foods? Oregon Tilth is providing an opportunity for you and your staff to learn more about organic farming and connect with other professionals working to support a regionally based organic food economy. Attend this training to learn the principles and practices of organic farming and how food gets from the soil to the plate. An overview of organic certification will highlight the process behind certified organic products and what’s behind the label. As part of this unique training, you will have a chance to network with others working to promote organic food, and apply what you learn through hands-on activities in our demonstration garden. Distributors, food service staff and retailers represent key hubs in the food system by providing food to many eaters each and every day. With rising interest and demand for organic and local food, this training will help professionals become not only sources of more sustainable food, but also educational resources for the information and stories behind sustainable food systems. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so sign-up soon! WHEN: Two dates to choose from: Saturday, August 1, 10:00am-1:00pm OR Sunday, August 9, 10:00am-1:00pm SIGN-UP: To reserve space for you or your staff, call or email: oec@tilth.org or 503-779-4631 You can also go to http://www.tilth.org, download and print a registration form and mail it in with payment.

Saturday, Aug 15th 2009

Organic Gardening: ORGANIC GARDENING: FALL 2009 SERIES A workshop series introducing practical gardening skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm’s six-acre field and garden sites. Topics include vegetable cultivation, hot composting, cover crops, winter gardening, seed saving, and fruit trees. Saturdays, August 15 - September 19, 2009, 10:00-12:30 PM. Cost: $105 (All 6 classes) or $20 per class. Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97266. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or 786-972-1333 for registration information.

Saturday, Aug 22nd 2009

Organic Gardening: ORGANIC GARDENING: FALL 2009 SERIES A workshop series introducing practical gardening skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm’s six-acre field and garden sites. Topics include vegetable cultivation, hot composting, cover crops, winter gardening, seed saving, and fruit trees. Saturdays, August 15 - September 19, 2009, 10:00-12:30 PM. Cost: $105 (All 6 classes) or $20 per class. Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97266. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or 786-972-1333 for registration information.

Saturday, Aug 29th 2009

Organic Gardening: ORGANIC GARDENING: FALL 2009 SERIES A workshop series introducing practical gardening skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm’s six-acre field and garden sites. Topics include vegetable cultivation, hot composting, cover crops, winter gardening, seed saving, and fruit trees. Saturdays, August 15 - September 19, 2009, 10:00-12:30 PM. Cost: $105 (All 6 classes) or $20 per class. Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97266. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or 786-972-1333 for registration information.

Saturday, Sep 5th 2009

Organic Gardening: ORGANIC GARDENING: FALL 2009 SERIES A workshop series introducing practical gardening skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm’s six-acre field and garden sites. Topics include vegetable cultivation, hot composting, cover crops, winter gardening, seed saving, and fruit trees. Saturdays, August 15 - September 19, 2009, 10:00-12:30 PM. Cost: $105 (All 6 classes) or $20 per class. Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97266. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or 786-972-1333 for registration information.

Saturday, Sep 12th 2009

Organic Gardening: ORGANIC GARDENING: FALL 2009 SERIES A workshop series introducing practical gardening skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm’s six-acre field and garden sites. Topics include vegetable cultivation, hot composting, cover crops, winter gardening, seed saving, and fruit trees. Saturdays, August 15 - September 19, 2009, 10:00-12:30 PM. Cost: $105 (All 6 classes) or $20 per class. Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97266. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or 786-972-1333 for registration information.

Saturday, Sep 19th 2009

Organic Gardening: ORGANIC GARDENING: FALL 2009 SERIES A workshop series introducing practical gardening skills through hands-on learning and small group instruction at Zenger Farm’s six-acre field and garden sites. Topics include vegetable cultivation, hot composting, cover crops, winter gardening, seed saving, and fruit trees. Saturdays, August 15 - September 19, 2009, 10:00-12:30 PM. Cost: $105 (All 6 classes) or $20 per class. Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR 97266. Please contact Ryan Hofrichter at ryanlee.hofrichter@gmail.com or 786-972-1333 for registration information.

Saturday, Sep 26th 2009

Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival: OREGON FLOCK AND FIBER FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2009 Workshops on Friday, September 25 Clackamas County Fairgrounds-Canby, Oregon Free admission & parking-Activities for the whole family-livestock and fiber shows-workshops-Fiber sales and competitions-Annual Cook OFFF 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday For more info or for Catalog Whistlestop.farm@verizon.net or 503-628-1205 http://www.flockandfiberfestival.com