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1 From your JOSEPHINE COUNTY OFFICE September-December 2014 Extension Classes Table of Contents Pg # Faculty & Staff 2 Home Horticulture/ Master Gardeners Family & Community Health Family & Community Health & Small Farms & 4-H Forestry/ Small Woodlands 3/4 Small Farms 8 Livestock & Forage 8 Registration 9 Extension 215 Ringuette St Grants Pass, OR Phone: OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Master Gardener January 15th April 9th, Thursdays for 13 weeks 9am-4pm COST: $ (Jo County Residents) & 70 Volunteer hours Would you like to improve your knowledge of gardening and help other people at the same time? Are you looking for a worthwhile volunteer opportunity that benefits the community? Are you new to the area and want to learn about gardening in Southern Oregon and to meet some innovative people? Are you a science buff, who likes a good challenge? If you answered yes to any of the above questions you may want to attend the Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener winter training program. The Master Gardener program combines in-depth classes with hands-on volunteer experience learning in plant clinics, gardens, and greenhouses. The purpose of the training is to teach students sustainable gardening methods and to prepare you to be a Master Gardener volunteer. As a Master Gardener, you will provide accurate gardening information to citizens through our clinic at the OSU Extension office or at organized events throughout the county. Classes are offered just once a year, every Thursday, from January 15th to April 9th. The classes start at 9am and go until 4pm with an hour off for lunch. Classes are held at the OSU Extension Auditorium, 215 Ringuette St., Grants Pass. Registration will open October 1 and there is limited space so register early. The course costs $125, which covers class fees and materials. Before acceptance into the program, all applicants are asked to attend an hour long orientation session to find out more about the program. These sessions are offered at various times and dates from Oct. through early Jan. You can sign up for an orientation date when you submit your registration materials. Several partial scholarships are also available; if you are interested in applying for assistance, please pick up a scholarship application form at the office and return the completed form by November 7th. All Master Gardener students agree to complete 70 hours of volunteer service with the program. Volunteer activities include: plant clinic, greenhouse, demonstration gardens, school programs, spring garden fair and other activities. Your volunteer hours and activities can be flexible to fit your schedule. If this program is what you are looking for, then join us. Come down to the OSU Extension Office at 215 Ringuette St. to register and set up an orientation time. Space is limited so register early. If you have any questions about the program, call Web Site: extension.oregonstate.edu/josephine/ Josephine.Extension@oregonstate.edu

2 Max Bennett Area Forester Jackson/Josephine Counties Phil VanBuskirk oregonstate.edu Regional Administrator Josephine & Jackson Counties Vinay Pagay Viticulture Faculty Jackson/Josephine/Douglas Counties Karen Pleasant Urban Horticulture Shelby J. Filley Commercial Livestock and Forage Production Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Lane, Linn & Benton Counties Sharon Evans Office Assistant Cheryl Kirk Area Family & Community Health Jackson/Josephine Counties Nobelee Nooner Office Specialist II Maud Powell Small Farms Jackson/Josephine/ Douglas Counties Susan Hunt 4-H Coordinator SNAP-Ed Education Program Assistants Sally Schulte Anne Gross Debra Watson 4-H Program Assistant Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OSU Extension programs will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with physical or mental disabilities. Our location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need particular accommodations, please call our Extension Office at (541) at least 3 weeks prior to the event. P a ge 2

3 HOME HORTICULTURE & MASTER GARDENERS Extension Grants Pass Plant Clinic (541 ) , Master Gardener Plant Clinic Plant Clinic Hours Summer/Fall Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Through October 31, 2014 Nov 1st winter hours 10am-2pm Tuesday & Thursday We would like to invite the public to stop in for free assistance with all garden questions, problems or insect identification. If you can t make it in you can also call or josephinemg@oregonstate.edu. Designing and Equipping the Home Greenhouse Weds., Sept. 10th :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Class Cost $5.00/MG Free with Badge Master Gardeners must register and wear badge. Instructor: Kelly Brainard, Ashland Greenhouses Thinking of building a hobby greenhouse but don t know where to begin? This class will go over the basics of greenhouse site selection, design, and construction. A variety of greenhouse options that fit into your gardening and landscape plan will be presented along with the basic elements required to make your newly constructed greenhouse efficient and productive. Practices for Attracting Wildlife Sat., Sept. 20th :00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00/MG free with badge Class limit: 15 Master Gardeners. must register and wear badge. Instructor: A Field Trip with Tal Blankenship, retired Extension Agent/Horticulturist See and learn what a Douglas County resident has done to attract wildlife and restore his land. Learn the importance of native plants and non-disturbance habitat management. After this lecture/lab, students will take home the knowledge and information that can be incorporated into their own property. Meet at the Extension Office to carpool to site in Glendale. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Tips on Growing and Caring for Houseplants Thursday Sept. 25, :00 to 8:00 p.m. Class Cost. $5.00/MG Free with badge Master Gardeners must register and wear badge. Instructor: Cliff Bennett, Owner, Chet s Garden Center The best thing you can do for indoor plants is to learn something about their growing conditions and provide as close to those conditions as possible. This class will teach you the various types of houseplants and how to choose the ones best suited for your home as well as techniques to care for them: from lighting requirements, to fertilizing, and watering. Home Fruit Tree Care Thursday October 9, :00 to 8:00 p.m. Class Cost. $10.00/MG Free Master Gardeners. must register and wear badge. Instructor: Steve Renquist, Extension Agent Douglas County, Horticulturist If growing good quality tree fruit in your own yard hasn t turned out to be as easy as you were expecting, come join our tree fruit educational class. This class will teach homeowners how to raise low input good quality fruit and will cover important topics like site selection, training and pruning trees, thinning, pest control, and fertilization. P a ge 3

4 HOME HORTICULTURE & MASTER GARDENERS Extension Grants Pass Plant Clinic (541 ) , Orchids 101 for Beginners Thursday October 30, :30 to 7:30 p.m. Class Cost. $5.00/MG Free / Auditorium Instructor: Paul Jackson, Master Gardener Class of 2014 A class designed for those who are interested in growing orchids, but have always been afraid to try. Participants will be introduced to a brief history of the orchid family, how and where they grow in the world. Participants will learn how to choose orchid genera that will grow well in this area, where to buy them and their basic culture needs: water, temperature and fertilization, repotting basics and how to get them to bloom again. Where to get more information and help with growing orchids will be shared along with groups or organizations the enthusiastic beginning orchid fancier can join to increase their knowledge and make new friends. Putting your Garden to Bed Thursday November 6, :30 to 7:30 p.m. Class Cost. $5.00/MG Free / Auditorium Instructor: Mo Kelly, Master Gardener 2011 Prep for tomorrow s future by putting a fluffy cover on your bed tonight. The class will go over the benefits of cover crops, different types of mulch, and how to use them in time for spring planting. It s All About SOIL!!! Saturday November 15, :00am to 10:30 am & 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Class Cost. $20.00/MG Free / Auditorium Instructor: James Cassidy, OSU Soils Professor, Corvallis 9:00-10:30 a.m. Soil! What it is & How it works It s ALL about soil! Most people only have a vague idea of what soil is and how it works. You will learn more than you ever thought possible from this lecture. The reason you are alive, what nutrients are, how soil stores water and nutrients. The fundamentals that ALL humans on the planet Earth should know! 11:00-12:30 p.m. Understanding YOUR own soil Bring in some of your soil! (below the mulch layer) and I will show you how with your two hand and two eyes you can evaluate you soil and know what to do to improve it for what you want to do with it! Lecture, demonstrations and your soil! Also, I will be showing you some fantastic on-line tools to map your own place! Please come even if you don t bring any soil I ll have plenty! Homegrown Microgreens Thursday November 20, :30 to 7:30 p.m. Class Cost. $5.00/MG Free / Auditorium Instructor: Karen Pleasant, JoCo MG Coordinator If you miss being out in the garden during the winter, growing your own microgreens might fulfill your green thumb needs. In this class you will learn how to grow, harvest, and enjoy your own fresh microgreens. Nutritious microgreens are easy and cheap to grow indoors, they require little space, and they are versatile for use in salads, sandwiches, garnishes, and more. A variety of microgreens will be provided to taste, so you can decide which ones you might like to grow. P a ge 4

5 EXTENSION FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH Cheryl Kirk, DeVine Summer & Winter Squash! Tuesday September 11, :30 PM to 8:30 pm Cost $10.00 per person OSU Extension Auditorium 215 Ringuette St. Grants Pass Instructors: Connie O Brien- Master Food Preservers Learn how to tell the difference between the two. Class covers clever methods to preserve summer squash to use throughout the year as well as winter squash: little-known curing method, storage, and safe, simple pressure canning to make soups, stews, breads and desserts. We will be discussing how to make an easy root cellar in your yard or garage and have several unusual squash for you to sample. Mushrooms- Nature s Hidden Treasures Monday September 29, :30 PM to 8:30 pm Cost $15.00 per person OSU Extension Auditorium 215 Ringuette St. Grants Pass Instructor: Jeanne Evers Master Food Preservers Come and Learn about the health benefits of mushrooms. Explore beyond the white button mushroom examine the varieties available in the marketplace today and their uses in our cuisine. Discover how to store (canning, freezing, and dehydrating) and prepare mushrooms. Enjoy the experience of tasting mushrooms in recipes. Apple & Pears: Nature s Jewels Thursday October 16, :30 pm-8:30 pm OSU Extension Aud.itorium 215 Ringuette St. Grants Pass Class Cost $10.00 Instructors: Karen Zoufal & Debi Ashton Master Food Preservers Let us help you take your apple cookery to the next level! We have a array of ideas, from sweet to savory and a lot of in-between: canning sauces, relishes, butters, pie filling, and dehydrating. Learn how and when to pick apples and pears, best home storage methods, and the secret to ripening smooth-textured pears. Remember we live in pear country, so lets take advantage of our good fortune! Not Your Granny s Dessert Thursday November 13, :30 pm-8:30 pm OSU Extension Aud.itorium 215 Ringuette St. Grants Pass Class Cost $15.00 Instructors: Deborrah Dunham, Mary Cotton- Master Food Preservers Tired of the same holiday desserts? Start new traditions and make new memories with some fun and delicious new desserts! Enjoy the samples and then pick a few favorites to make for your special occasions. Class Held in Jackson County Auditorium Monday September 15, :30 am to 4pm Cost $ New Leader, $25.00 for Update if you have Strong Women notebook and have previously trained. Instructor: Lauren Kraemer, OSU Strong Women certified trainer The Strong Woman program is an evidence-based strength training program developed by Tufts University. Leader training includes a tool-kit with all the information to safely promote, start and implement the Strong Women program. Potential program leaders should be regularly participating in strength training, be in good physical health and be able to collaborate with local agencies or non-profit organizations to provide Strong Women in their community. Pre-registration required by September 2 th. Lunch and snacks are included. For more information contact: Cheryl.Kirk@oregonstate.edu to register or call P a ge 5

6 New 4-H Year Begins Oct 1st To Make the Best Better! Learning by Doing" This phrase sums up the educational philosophy of the 4-H program. Young people learn best when they are involved in their learning. Beginning October 1st we will be taking signups for the new 4-H year. 4-H members are ages For more information please stop by 215 Ringuette St, or call , or Family & Community Health & Small Farms Cheryl Kirk & Maud Powell Recipe to Market: This Southern Oregon four-part series will help small farmers, local foodies and would-be entrepreneurs transform their passion for food into artisan & value-added food businesses. Learn about resources available through: OSU Family & Community Health, Small Farms programs, the OSU Food Innovation Center & Oregon Department of Agriculture, THRIVE (The Rogue Initiative for a Vital Economy) and local small business development and marketing agencies. From this series you will take home critical, useful and time saving information needed to launch a successful food business. locations on October 15, November 1, November 5, and November 12 - Register for single sessions or save time and money by signing up for the complete cost of $55 by calling Recipe to Market- Session 1 : Pub Talk & Product Showcase - kick-off event Wed October :30 pm Tap Rock, Evergreen Room in Grants Pass local food samples & no-host beer/wine- Series introduction and Success Stories - Panel of local business owners who are successfully producing, processing and selling a food product, includes time for networking and tasting local artisan foods. FREE! But space is limited so please preregister by calling Recipe to Market - Session 2: Launching a Successful Food Business: Product Development, Laws & Labeling - Saturday November 1, OSU Extension Auditorium 10 am-4 pm This session led by Sarah Masoni, OSU Food Innovation Center, Product and Process Development Manager, and Laura Barton, food consultant and former Oregon Department of Agriculture trade manager. These are veteran food industry specialists with a passion for assisting food entrepreneurs. Be ready to start a food business confidently with an understanding of food labeling, food safety, creating a recipe, product testing, shelf-life, kitchen & licensing requirements, food laws, food business vocabulary, pricing, marketing strategies, and next-step local resources. Their easy-to-understand yet comprehensive presentation will include networking and plenty of time for questions and answers. Cost $40.00 (includes lunch) register by October 28 th by calling Recipe to Market - Session 3: Local Resources for Developing Your Business Plan & Financing November 5 th, OSU Extension 6-8:30 pm. THRIVE & Rogue Community College Small Business Development Center along with other local business advisors will answer some important questions: Why do you need a business plan and how do you go about creating one? What type of business structure is best for me? How should I approach budgeting and recordkeeping? What different types of financing are available to me? Cost $15.00 register by calling Session 4: Building Your Food Brand in the Marketplace Wednesday November 12, OSU Extension 6-8:30 pm. This session will cover the pros and cons of various marketing & distribution channels including farm stands, growers markets, stores, internet, and wholesale distributors. We will also discuss branding your product, from how to develop a logo to using social media to create a buzz about your new product. Speakers include successful food business owners and a local marketing consultant. Cost $15.00 register by calling H YOUTH JOSEPHINE COUNTY Sue Hunt susan.hunt@oregonstate.edu Arts & Crafts Creative Arts Fiber Arts Photography Cultural Dance Clothing Crocheting Food Preservation Knitting Foods & Nutrition Animal Sciences: Beef Guinea Pigs Horse Sheep Guide Dogs Dogs Swine Goats Rabbits Poultry Horticulture Flowers, Fruits, Herbs, Vegetables Entomology, Forestry, Geology Cloverbuds ages 5 to 8 yrs Projects Include: Shooting Sports Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Science, Engineering, & Tech. Computers, Robotics, Woodworking National 4-H week will be Oct 5-11, 2014 so check in and see what we have going. Page 6

7 FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES /SMALL WOODLANDS Max Bennett or JACKSON JOSEPHINE SMALL WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION/OSU EXTENSION MONTHLY PROGRAMS Co-sponsored by the Jackson Josephine Small Woodlands Association and the OSU Extension Service, these programs are free or low cost and open to the public. Join us for a fun, informative program or tour, while meeting and exchanging ideas with other land owners. Topics, dates and times subject to change always call ahead or check the website to confirm! For current information visit CREATING FIRE-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES * Jackson, Auditorium Date(s) Day Time Cost 09/18/2014 THURS 7-9 PM FREE Fire is a big part of life in SW Oregon and this presentation will propose specific actions we can take now to move our community and our forests toward a fire permeable landscape. Presentation by Rich Fairbanks of the Southern Oregon Prescribed Fire Network. Rich has worked in fire management since JACKSON/JOSEPHINE COUNTY LAND STEWARD PROGRAM Promotes responsible land management Rhianna Simes rhianna.simes@oregonstate.edu or Jackson County Land Steward Fall In-the-Field Training Jackson, Auditorium & Field sites in the county Date(s) Day Time Cost 9/11/14-12/4/14 THURS 1-5:30 PM $ ($200 a couple) before 8/28/14 $ pp, or $225 couple after 8/29/14 6th annual Land Steward Training Program Register on line at: Join us for this fun and informative, field-based educational program that helps landowners learn what they have, decide how to manage it, and make a plan to get there. In the Land Steward program you will: Learn from other local landowners in-the-field Connect with natural resource professionals in the area Create a plan for your property Observe examples of sustainable natural resource management Achieve impacts on-the-ground Create community and make friends Have fun! The Land Steward program has been awarded the Western Extension Directors Award, 2013 and the Search for Excellence Award, 2012, because it is a great program! Join us this fall! Scholarships and sliding scale options available. The course fee includes resources, field guides, and reference material for every class! For more information or an application go to or rhianna.simes@oregonstate.edu For more details, see the SOREC website: If you would like to be on the Forestry & Natural Resources mailing list and receive a copy of the SW Oregon Woodland News Newsletter, send your name, complete mailing address, phone number and to: Southern Oregon Research & Extension, FORESTRY, 569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR or call: for Jackson County. Josephine County call: P a ge 7

8 SMALL FARMS Maud Powell or Day Seed Academy- Growing Specialty Seed Crops Location: Seven Seeds Farm, 3220 East Fork, Williams OR Dates: 09/10/2014 9/14/2014 Wed Sun. Cost & registration**$ (with local discount which excludes camping and breakfast) Or $775.00(includes meal and on-site camping) Sponsored by Siskiyou Seeds, OSU Extension Small Farms and Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance An in-depth, hands-on training for farmers, gardeners, educators, entrepreneurs. Classes will be taught by Don Tipping, farmer of more than 20 years, Maud Powell, OSU instructor, Bill McDorman and guest speakers. Class size is limited to 25. Learn the fundamentals of plant breeding and propagation. Gain the essential skills you need to harvest and process seed. Receive the step-by-step tools, strategies and inspired vision required to start or upgrade a seed business. Meet and network with your bioregional neighbors to optimize results. Siskiyou Seeds is an on-farm business that produces and distributes high quality organic seed. Don is a frequent lecturer in Oregon and the Pacific North West. **REGISTRATION DETAIL Local Discount Registration (Jackson & Josephine Counties): $ (includes instruction, materials, hand outs, lunch & dinner). Organic meals, beautifully prepared, featuring vegetables, eggs and lamb raised on the farm. Staying with us at Seven Seeds Farm? $ (includes instruction, materials and hand outs, camping on site, 3 organic meals per day, bathing access. Beautifully prepared meals will feature vegetables, eggs and lamb raised on the farm. Details and on-line registration and payment: Also register by contacting Don and mailing a check to: Seven Seeds Farm, 3220 East Fork, Williams, OR 97544; (3) Don: don@siskiyouseeds.com; Questions? Call Don at ; Call Maud Powell, OSU Small Farms, , ext. 208 COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK & FORAGE PRODUCTION Shelby J. Filley shelby.filley@oregonstate.edu REGIONAL LIVESTOCK & FORAGES NEWSLETTER COST: $5.00/year for a hard copy. TO SUBSCRIBE: Shelby Filley at or shelby.filley@oregonstate.edu Or FREE notification: Each issue contains meeting and program announcements, articles on sheep, beef, pasture/hay production, and special articles on timely topics. The Livestock & Forage website is an excellent source of educational and informational material, as well as meeting and program announcements for Livestock & Forage topics. Sign up for our free newsletter! For a walk through of the website: or contact Shelby Filley at: Visit us on Facebook: P a ge 8

9 REGISTRATION Please send the registration and check to the county in which the classes will be held. Check Box Date Classes In JOSEPHINE - All classes listed are held at the OSU Extension Auditorium unless stated differently. Cost Total Sept 10 Designing and Equipping the Home Greenhouse 5.00/MG Free Sept 11 DeVine Summer & Winter Squash! Sept 20 Practices for Attracting Wildlife 10.00/MG Free Sept 25 Tips on Growing and Caring for Houseplants 5.00/MG Free Sept 29 Mushrooms Nature s Hidden Treasures Oct 9 Home Fruit Tree Care 10.00/MG Free Oct 15- Nov 12 Recipe to Market Full 4-part Series Oct 15 Recipe to Market Kick off Free Oct 16 Apple & Pears: Natures Jewels Oct 30 Orchids 101 for Beginners 5.00/MG Free Nov 1 Recipe To Market Part Nov 5 Recipe to Market Part Nov 6 Putting your Garden to bed 5.00/MG free Nov 12 Recipe to Market Part Nov 13 Not Your Granny s Desserts $15.00 Nov 15 It s All About SOIL!!! 2part Class 20.00/MG Free Nov 20 Homegrown Microgreens 5.00/MG Free Total: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OSU EXTENSION Name: Spouse or Partner: Address: City: State Zip: Phone: If you would like to receive this catalog by , please mark the box. FOR JOSEPHINE CO. CLASSES-Mail registration to: OSU EXTENSION ATTN: Sharon Evans, 215 Ringuette St., Grants Pass OR For more information Call: or Sharon.Evans@oregonstate.edu For Registration for Jackson County see reverse side of this page. P a ge 9

10 Cancellation Policy All cancellation requests need to be received in writing (via or regular mail) 10 days before event. Cancellation requests 10 days before the event are eligible for a full refund of the registration fees (minus up to a $10 admin. Fee). Requests for refunds after 10 days prior to event will not be granted, however substitutions may be allowed. Contact customer service if you used a credit card to register at OPT OUT OF PAPER View our class catalog online at: If you would like to view online and stop receiving a paper copy of our Class Catalog you may notify us by mail, phone or us at Josephine.extension@oregonstate.edu, with your full name and mailing address, and just say OPT OUT. Thank You! FOR JACKSON CO. CLASSES-Mail registration to: OSU EXTENSION ATTN: Sheila Lee, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR For more information Call: or lee.s@oregonstate.edu CLASS REGISTRATION FORM FOR JACKSON (Please Print Clearly) When pre-payment is required, PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OSU EXTENSION, unless otherwise specified; (Some classes ask for checks to be made payable to other entities Classes In JACKSON - Classes are held at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center unless stated differently. Class(es) Or Register on line at: (Specified classes only)