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Farm First-Aid Training for Farmers
-Apr 30, 2025
[Wed, Apr 30, 2025 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm]
Farmers, if you work on a farm and are needing First-Aid/CPR/AED Certification, than this training is for you!
It will be put on by Oregon Risk Management Solutions, Inc./Oregon Fire Safety Solutions, Inc. and includes the cost of the 2-year card from the American Heart Association.
*Must attend the entire class to get certification
Read full story.Livestock Webinar: So, You Want to Have a Milk Cow?
-May 6, 2025
[Tue, May 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm]
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Are you new to owning a milk cow or trying to decide if having one is the right choice for you and your family? Maybe youre interested in having a steady supply of fresh milk and making homemade dairy products, just like you've seen on social media! If so, this webinar is perfect for you.
Join us as we delve into the essentials of basic animal husbandry required for milk cows. We'll cover health management, ensuring your cow stays healthy and productive. Additionally, we'll provide cost estimates to help you understand the financial commitment involved in keeping a milk cow.
Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking for more information, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge you ...
Grassward Dairy Farm Tour
-May 7, 2025
[Wed, May 7, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm]
Please join us for a tour of Grassward Dairy!
Our farm hosts will be sharing about what it means to operate a micro dairy raw milk farm, along with rotational grazing for grasses and forage, and their experience with being part of the NRCS and NORCAP funding programs.
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Weed Tour: Blackberry Control
-May 8, 2025
[Thu, May 8, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm]
This tour will focus on different methods of controlling blackberries, including mechanical, grazing, and herbicide spray (ground and aerial spraying). Travel around by van to local blackberry control sites in Douglas County with experts from DC Noxious Weed Advisory Board, OR Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed program, Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District, OSU Extension Service, and local landowners. Visit blackberry control sites by van. Bring a sack lunch to eat during our discussion time. Some of the equipment will be available at the end of the tour.
Read full story.Rural Living Day
-May 10, 2025
[Sat, May 10, 2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm]
***REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY, MAY 6th!
If you live in the country or are considering a move, you wont want to miss this event! Workshops throughout the day offer something for everyone.
Registration and Arrival starts at 8:30am, with programs beginning at 9am.
Classes on: composting, weed management, soils, tree identification, septic systems, chainsaw safety, food preservation and more!
Morning refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch or plan accordingly.
Advanced Registration Required
Schedule of events
Welcome and introduction: 9 am
Session A: 9:45 am
- Introduction to Pasture Management
- All About Growing Strawberries
- Defensible Space with Oregon Department of Forestry
- Soil! What it is & How it Works
- Living with Your Domestic Well
Session B: 11:10 am
- Vermicomposting Made ...