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Grafting Apple Trees
-Mar 29, 2025
[Sat, Mar 29, 2025 10:00 am - 2:45 pm]
This workshop has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled within 2025. Look for the next grafting workshop in winter 2026.
Learn how to graft your own apple trees with OSU Extension! This workshop will include a presentation on grafting techniques followed by a hands-on session where participants will make grafted apple trees on dwarf rootstock that they get to take home.
Participants will have varieties of apples to choose from to graft. Grafting materials are included with the registration fee.
Lunch is not provided in this class. We will have a break from 12 - 12:30. Please plan to bring a lunch, or plan on getting one during the break.
Read full story.Livestock Webinar: Have Sugar-Sensitive Horses? What you should know about Pasture Associated Laminitis & Founder
-Apr 8, 2025
[Tue, Apr 8, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm]
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If you have a horse that is insulin resistant or you are concerned about founder related to high sugar grasses, this webinar will be a good experience for you. Well describe laminitis and founder and how they affect horse health, cover why pastures can cause laminitic episodes, discuss how to prevent these issues, and share how to manage your pastures and horses to reduce risk.'
Speakers: Scott Duggan and Melissa Fery, OSU Extension Service
Small Farm Safety Workshop
-Apr 9, 2025
[Wed, Apr 9, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm]
Join us for a 2.5 hour on farm safety workshop. This workshop will benefit individual farm operators as well as those managing teams on their farm. Working with OSU Extension Small Farms Program and a Farm Safety Specialist we will cover:
- Farm Safety Assessment - How to conduct a farm safety walk to asses risk and associated training for farm safety needs such as: Fire prevention, electrical safety, farm machinery safety, pto driven equipment, chemical storage, ladder safety, etc.
- Introduction to what your on farm safety programs and/or meetings could contain
- OSHA Requirements for Farm Safety Meetings
- Establishing a culture of safety on your farm
Farm safety is important and necessary. Constantly reevaluating the different job functions for a better ...
Read full story.Cover Crop Incorporation on Vegetable Farms
-Apr 9, 2025
[Wed, Apr 9, 2025 10:00 am - 2:30 pm]
Were excited to invite you to our Cover Crop Incorporation Workshop, which will take place April 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at NWREC (15210 NE Miley Rd., Aurora, OR). This hands-on event will explore cover crop termination and incorporation strategies tailored for vegetable farms, featuring:
- Field Walks Assess cover crop growth, biomass, nodulation, and cold injury.
- Timing and Techniques discussion on equipment, timing, and other techniques for termination and incorporation.
- PAN Sampling & Nutrient Management Learn how to incorporate cover crop decomposition into your fertility plan.
- Farmer Panel Discussion Hear from experienced farmers.
Cost: $25 (scholarships available). Lunch included.
This workshop will be outside, dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes and a ...
What can I sell from my property? Oakridge
-Apr 9, 2025
[Wed, Apr 9, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm]
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Are you looking for ways to generate supplemental income from the resources on your property? Interested in growing and selling food or other commodities, but dont know where to start? Traditional farming and timber production are not feasible for everyone. Luckily, there are opportunities for even the smallest-scale landowner to create a wide diversity of products.
Join us for an introduction to the types of products you might be able to harvest and sell from the resources on your land, including:
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Value-added and agricultural products allowed under Oregons Farm Direct Marketing Law, such as jams and sauces.
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Small-scale meat and egg production.
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Non-timber forest products such as greenery, foraged berries, firewood, and maple syrup.
Space is limited. Registration required ...