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Whiteside Jam, Theatre Benefit concert
September 19th, 2010 - 11am to 11pm Whiteside Jam, Theatre Benefit concert, Benton County fairgrounds.
Organically Grown in Oregon Week
Governor Theodore Kulongoski has declared the week of September 13-19, 2010, Organically Grown in Oregon Week.
Massachusetts Doctors Hand Out Vouchers for Farmers Markets
Doctors in Massachusetts are handing out vouchers for farmers markets to promote healthy eating and curb obesity rates.
Climate Change Letter to Congress
Letter urging Senate leaders to pass comprehensive climate change and energy legislation in this session of Congress.
Watch for Tilth Producers members in GOOD FOOD, a film about mindful small family farmers and their comeback!
GOOD FOOD Takes a Lively Look at Sustainable Food and Farming A farm-fresh alternative to factories and feed lots Airs on OPB Wed. Aug. 11 – 8 p.m. & Sun. Aug. 15 – 11 a.m.
USDA Acknowledges Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag and Human Health
Studies show that antibiotic resistance in humans linked to antibiotic use on farm animals.
Do You Know Your Farmer?
US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack inaugurated the new blog pages of the "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" Initiative.
A Declaration of Interdependence
On the eve of this Independence Day holiday, Oregon Tilth Executive Director shares his own Declaration and food for thought.
Gwendolyn Wyard for NOSB Certifier Representative
Oregon Tilth is pleased to announce that Gwendolyn Wyard, our Processing Program Technical Specialist, has been nominated for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) certifier seat.
Idaho and Oregon Dairy Producers Now Have Additional Risk Management Choices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced that the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation’s (FCIC) Board of Directors approved the expansion of the Livestock Gross Margin Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy) insurance plan into Idaho and Oregon for the 2011 crop year.
Organic. It's Worth It.
Check out Oregon Tilth’s very own featured organic certification expert explaining the role of certifiers in the organic system and the work they do to promote and protect organic integrity!
Area Businesses Aim to Seed a New Crop of FoodHub Members
Discounts on Annual Registration Fee Now Available for Northwest Food Buyers and Sellers - DEADLINE JUNE 30th
OK, NOW it's Spring...Notes From the Field.
It's funny how the sun changes everything! We're up to our eyebrows in weeds and greens, among other things...
Tilth Represents at PDX Food and Climate Day
Between tabling at City Hall's organic garden rededication and sitting on a climate discussion panel alongside author Anna Lappé, Oregon Tilth had a major presence at Portland's Food and Climate Day.
Change to OTCO's EU Program
Oregon Tilth recently made minor, but significant changes to our European Union Program, which will allow Certification Agencies to be approved for direct export to the EU.
Oregon Tilth Files Comments on NOSB Recommendations
Oregon Tilth submitted comments on many of the items and recommendations that the National Organic Standards Board will be discussing at their meeting in 2 weeks.
Portland Food and Climate Day with author Anna Lappé
Join the City of Portland for the rededication of the organic garden at City Hall followed by a panel discussion featuring author Anna Lappé and Tilth's executive director Chris Schreiner.
Spring, COGgers, and Cloches
Spring in the demonstration garden means a lot of things: seedlings are sprouting, greens are growing, shot-weed has shot, volunteers are our saviors, onions are out, the wind is relentless, and classes are everything!
NOP Releases Final Organic Pasture Rule
February 12, 2010- the NOP released the final pasture regulation with a 120 day implementation period. All organic livestock operators should immediately read.
