Fall 2001
In This Issue
Director's column: meeting the challenges of post September 11
ODA ready to respond to potential of bioterrorism
ODA laboratory analysis expected to keep Japan open for Oregon potatoes
Farm ownership by non-farmers notable in Oregon
ODA, ag industry agree on framework for dispersal of $3.2 million in "specialty crop" funds
Fast growing trees becoming a "Poplar" commodity in Oregon
Ag Progress Awards Dinner 2001
Sudden oak death gains attention, cooperation in SW Oregon
Spotlight on the Oregon Hop Commission
Pesticide Use Reporting System (PURS) frequently asked questions
Ag water quality management plans and rules now total fifteen
Quarterly meeting of the State Board of Agriculture
December 5 and 6
Portland, Oregon
Willamette
Valley Ag Expo
November 27 from 10 am to 6 pm
November 28 from 10 am to 9 PM
November 29 from 10 am to 5 PM
Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. From Interstate 5, take exit 234, follow signs to Fair and Expo Facility (adjacent to I-5)
Three buildings of vendors, displays and attractions all relating to the agriculture industry.
- Over 100,000 square feet of displays!
- Workshops and presentations by noted OSU professors, OSU Extension, FFA and more.
- Special guest speaker November 29 at 10:30 a.m. - Phil Ward, ODA Director
Topics include
Farm rescue and safety, Senate Bill 1010, biotechnology in animal agriculture, integrated pest management, gopher and mole clinic., small business strategies. Also from a panel of accountants, insurance professionals, investors and attorneys: "How to market your business when times get tough!"
- $3.00 admission, $1.00 parking (gets you $2.00 discount on lunch!)
- Games, prizes and drawings.
- Great food!
Produced by the Linn County Fair and Expo Center with guidance from the Willamette Valley Ag Expo Advisory Board.
For more information contact: Jill Ingalls, 1-800-858-2005.
Vendor space is still available, but going fast!
Oregon
Farmer's Handbook
Available NOW
This handbook is designed to provide producers with basic information
about compliance issues related to Oregon agriculture and contact information
for responsible agencies.
Copies of the 2001 Oregon Farmer's Handbook are available for $5.00 from the Information Office of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, 503-986-4550.
You may also order the handbook by downloading the Oregon Farmer's Handbook request form.
Complete the simple form and send it with your check or money order for
$5.00 to:
Oregon Department of Agriculture
635 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-2532