The Oregon Biodynamic Group will cover the core components and fundamentals of Biodynamic farming and gardening. Topics include: intro to BD and converting new land composting, the BD preps planting by the moon calendar animal husbandry beekeeping 101 permaculture Bring your lunch and suggested donation of $10.
Soft fruit growers: Attend to add monitoring, prevention, and cultural methods to your management plan. The webinar will be organized by each of the four seasons, demonstrating what’s happening in the life cycle of SWD, and effective techniques to monitor and reduce populations. Dr. Amy Dreves (Oregon State University, Assistant Professor & Sr. Researcher, IPM Research, […]
Join Oregon Tilth for our monthly Board of Directors Meeting to review important agenda items for the organization. The meeting is open to anyone interested learning more about Oregon Tilth.
Whole Foods Market is preparing to open a store in Eugene, Oregon. As part of that process, they are looking to meet new Oregon producers, learn about their products, and consider featuring them in stores. On Thursday, April, 14, 2016, Whole Foods will host two meet-and-greet sessions at the Hilton Eugene.
Learn about the solar energy installation that provides power to the Badger Mountain Vineyard in Kennewick, Washington. In 1988, Badger Mountain Vineyard converted to 100% organic viticulture, and in 1990 became the first certified organic wine grape vineyard in Washington state. Badger Mountain uses only organically approved and naturally occurring substances for all vineyard applications, meaning […]
Participants will gain an understanding of the impact soil erosion has had on civilization through time and what society needs to do to protect this precious resource. Soil is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, and our cities. This presentation will reveal that we are running out of soil and, unlike […]
Worried about your upcoming organic inspection because your records aren’t organized? Are you thinking about transitioning to organic but feel apprehensive due to all the paperwork? This webinar will help producers understand what records are required to apply for organic certification. We will also share “sound and sensible” recordkeeping practices that producers can implement to demonstrate organic compliance […]
This webinar will focus on the use of warm season annuals (cover crops), their management and tips for revitalizing old monoculture cool season pasture to improve soil health. Many cool season pastures are overgrazed during the summer months resulting in poor forage quality and degraded soil health. Farmers are looking for ways to utilize summer […]
Participate to understand the benefits of grazing annual crops. There are a variety of ways, times and benefits of grazing annual crops. This presentation will focus on the practical ways to do so. Presenter: Doug Peterson, Central Regional Soil Health Specialist, USDA NRCS Soil Health Division, Des Moines, IA
Learn about the value of on-farm habitat for enhancing conservation biological control and the current scientific research that supports this natural pest control. Join this webinar to learn about the benefits of creating on-farm habitat to support conservation biological control. The webinar will emphasize the most current scientific research on enhancing native beneficial insects and […]
Join this webinar to learn about resources for working with organic producers. The new Organic Farming Handbook was developed by USDA NRCS staff and partners to support NRCS field staff and conservation professionals working with organic producers and those transitioning to organic. The webinar will explore the handbook, including a description of organic farming principles […]
At the Mother Earth News Fair, you’ll discover a dazzling array of workshops and lectures designed to get you further down the path to independence and self-reliance. Whether you want to learn how to grow and raise your own food, build your own root cellar, or create a green dream home, come out and learn […]