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January 7
Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Food
Portland, OR
www.powells.com/events/#2540
7:30 PM, Powell’s Books, 1005 W Burnside St. Dr Lisa Weasel, a biology professor
at Portland State, will read from and discuss
Food Fray, a new book on genetic engineering that includes information
on Oregon Physicians for Corporate Responsibility
Campaign for Safe Food's efforts to restricting rBGH and biopharm crops.
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January 8
Future of Farming in King County
Woodinville, WA
http://tinyurl.com/FutureFarming
7:00-9:00 PM, Carol Edwards Center Madrona Rm, 17401 133rd. The first of four
meetings on the future of agriculture in King County. Sponsored by the King
County Agriculture Commission, subsequent meetings are scheduled for Carnation
(January 22), Auburn (February 12), and Enumclaw (March 12). People unable to
attend can share their thoughts via an online questionnaire linked
Here. For more information contact Steve Evans at 206-296-7824; or email:
steve.evans@kingcounty.gov.
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January 10
Washington Legislative Workshop
Seattle, WA
www.wecprotects.org/events/legislative-workshop
9:30 AM - 2:15 PM, Seattle Pacific University, Gwinn Room. Meet with the
Environmental
Priorities Coalition to prepare for the upcoming legislative session. Cost:
$20 with lunch, $10 without. Register online via the weblink above, or call
206-631-2607.
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January 10-11
Willamette Valley Permaculture Design Course
Eugene, OR
www.cascadiapermaculture.com/WVPDC09Weekends.html
8:30 AM-5:30 PM, Dharmalaya Center. The first of a six-weekend design
certification course with Jude Hobbs of the Cascadia Permaculture Institute and
guest instructors. Cost: $575.00 - $525.00 (sliding scale). Register via weblink
above. For more information contact Denise-Christine at 541-688-1442; or email:
cascadiapc@gmail.com.
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January 12-March 30, 2009
Cultivating Success—Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Everett, WA
http://snohomish.wsu.edu/ag/workshops/cultivatingsuccess09.pdf (pdf)
6:00-9:00 PM, University Center at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. Twelve-week
course on business planning, direct marketing, financing, and legal issues of
managing a successful agricultural enterprise. Cost: $250; pre-registration
required. For more information contact Karie Christensen at 425-338-2400; or
email: klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu.
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January 13
What is a CSA?
Bremerton, WA
www.kitsapag.org
7:00-9:00 PM, Norm Dicks Government Center Auditorium, 345 6th St. The January
meeting of the Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance will include a
discussion of the benefits and opportunities in Community Supported Agriculture.
For more information call 360-779-6523; or email:
info@kitsapag.org.
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January 22
Future of Farming in King County
Woodinville, WA
http://tinyurl.com/FutureFarming
7:00-9:00 PM, Carol Edwards Center Madrona Rm, 17401 133rd St. The second of
four meetings on the future of agriculture in King County. Sponsored by the King
County Agriculture Commission, subsequent meetings are scheduled for Auburn
(February 12) and Enumclaw (March 12). You can also share your thoughts via an
online questionnaire linked
Here. For more information contact Steve Evans at 206-296-7824; or email:
steve.evans@kingcounty.gov.
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January 23
Sweet Cherry Production in High Tunnels
Mt Vernon, WA
http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/FruitHorticulture/calendar/details.asp?event=2254
8:30 AM-3:00 PM,
WSU
NW Washington Research & Extension Center, 16650 SR 536. Workshop on the
potential for production of sweet cherries using high tunnel culture and new
ideas for pruning, training and mechanical harvest. For more information contact
Jacky King at 360-848-6130 or kingjack@wsu.edu.
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January 27
Gardeners & Global Warming
Seattle, WA
http://tinyurl.com/BackyardHabitat
6:30-8:00 PM Workshop; 8:00-9:00 PM Become a trainer (optional). Woodland Park
Zoo Education Center, N 50th St & Fremont Ave N. Learn about the impacts of
global warming on the environment and how gardening can protect plants and
animals. Based on National Wildlife Foundation's
Gardener's Guide to
Global Warming. Cost: free, but RSVP via this
Link. For more information contact Courtney Sullivan at 206-285-8707 X 108;
or email: sullivanc@nwf.org.
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January 28
Seattle Tilth Reunion Dinner & Annual Members' Meeting
Seattle, WA
www.seattletilth.org/events/reuniondinner
6:30-9:00 PM, Good Shepherd Center Chapel (fourth floor), 4649 Sunnyside Ave N.
Annual reunion for Seattle Tilth founders, volunteers, members and staff—past
and present—to celebrate the value of their work in the city and the region.
Reflect on the past year's achievements and explore opportunities for the coming
year. Cost: Free. Bring your favorite dish to share. For more information
contact Liza Burke at 206-633-5045; or email:
lizaburke@seattletilth.org.
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January 30
Farmers Market Annual Conference
Puyallup, WA
www.wafarmersmarkets.com
Puyallup Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 110 9th Ave SW. Conference flyer and
registration form available via the weblink above. For more information contact
Jackie Aitchison at 206-706-5198; or email:
info@wafarmersmarkets.com.
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February 10-12
Creating a Sustainable Future for Agriculture in the Pacific Northwest
Richland WA
http://csanr.wsu.edu/calendar/details.asp?event=2272
Plan a sustainable future for Pacific Northwest agriculture and rural
communities. Cosponsors include WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural
Resources BIOAg Program,
the Washington Sustainable Food
& Farming Network,
Rural Roots, and the
Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association. Cost: $150 by January 15; $175
after January 15. For more information contact Don Nelson at 509-335-2922; or
email: nelsond@wsu.edu.
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February 19
Environmental Lobby Day
Olympia, WA
www.pugetsound.org/programs/policy/lobbyday09/lobbyday09
8:45 AM-5:30 PM, United Churches, 110 11th Ave E. Meet with legislators to
promote the agenda of the
Environmental
Priorities Coalition. Cost: $15, includes an advocacy toolkit and lunch. For
more information contact Rein Attemann at 206-382-7005 X 213; or email
rattemann@pugetsound.org.
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February 22-March 8
Pacific Northwest Permaculture Design Course
Belfair, WA
www.friendsofthetrees.net
Sahale
Learning Center, Kitsap Peninsula. Two-week residential permaculture design
course with instructors Michael Pilarski and Laura Sweaney. Guest presenters
include: Larry Korn, editor of the English translation of
The One Straw Revolution, Marisha Auerbach -
Herb'n Wisdom, Jenny
Bell - Wilder Institute,
Albert Postema -
Earthwise
Excavation, John Henrickson -
Wild Thyme Farm, and
John Hoff - Goodenough
Community. Cost: $700 plus accommodations. For more information contact
Laura Sweaney at 206-369-7590; or email:
lauraflora@msn.com.
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February 26-28
Organicology 2009!
Portland, OR
www.tilth.org/organicology
DoubleTree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St. The three-day event open with an
Organic Seed Production Intensive and will feature workshops, trade show,
great food, music, and organic spirit.
Keynote speakers will
include Paul Roberts, author of
The End of Food,
and Vandana Shiva, author of
Earth
Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace.
Sponsored by
Oregon Tilth,
Organically Grown Company,
Organic Seed Alliance,
and the Food Trade Sustainability
Leadership Association. See conference website for program and registration
details. For more information call Oregon Tilth at 503-378-0690.
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November 13-15
Tilth Producers of Washington Annual Conference
Yakima, WA
www.tilthproducers.org
Mark your calendars!
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ONLINE EVENT CALENDARS – PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Bullock's Permaculture Homestead
www.permacultureportal.com
Capital Press Events Calendar
http://capitalpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=86&TM=64583.17
Cascadia Permaculture
www.cascadiapermaculture.com/courses.html
Clackamas Community College Horticulture Events
http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/events.asp
Corvallis Environmental Center Events Calendar
www.peak.org/~ecenter/Calendar/index.html
Cultivating Success
www.cultivatingsuccess.org
Food Festivals
http://yummynorthwest.com/foodfestivals.htm
Forest Stewardship Event Calendar
http://ext.nrs.wsu.edu/newsevents/forststewardship.htm
Friends of the Trees
www.friendsofthetrees.net
Harvest Celebrations - Cascade Harvest Coalition
www.cascadeharvest.org/HarvestCelebrations.htm
Maritime Pacific NW Gardening Events
www.rainyside.com/events/default
Northwest Agriculture Business Center
www.agbizcenter.org
Northwest Palate Magazine Calendar
www.nwpalate.com/newstext.html
Oregon Food Bank Upcoming Events
www.oregonfoodbank.org/events_and_food_drives
Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust
www.osalt.org/events
Oregon Tilth Organic Education Center
www.tilth.org/Research/OEC/oec.htm
OSU Small Farms Program Events Calendar
http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/events
Pacific Northwest Vegetable Extension Group Calendar
http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/path_team/current_calendar.htm
Plate & Pitchfork Dinners
www.plateandpitchfork.com/dinners.asp
Portland Peak Oil Events
www.portlandpeakoil.org/discussion/event
Seattle Tilth
www.seattletilth.org/classes-and-workshops
Slow Food Skagit
www.slowfoodskagit.org/Slow_Food_Skagit/Events.html
Slow Food Portland Meeting Calendar
www.slowfoodportland.com/meeting
Solar Oregon Events
www.solaroregon.org/events
Sunbow Farm
www.sunbowfarm.org
Tryon Life Community Farm
www.tryonfarm.org/share/calendar
WSU Agricultural Research Center Field Days
www.arc.wsu.edu/fielddays/index.html
WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural
Resources
www.csanr.wsu.edu/calendar/index.asp
WSU Jefferson County Classes & Events
www.jefferson.wsu.edu/index.php?page=event_calendar
WSU King County Extension Events
www.king.wsu.edu/events.htm
WSU Mt Vernon Fruit Horticulture Program Calendar of
Events
http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/FruitHorticulture/calendar/index.asp
Washington State Fairs
www.wastatefairs.com/fairdates.htm
Whatcom County Farm Friends Events
www.wcfarmfriends.com/go/doc/1579/185587
Yummy Northwest Food Festivals
www.yummynorthwest.com/foodfestivals.htm
ONLINE EVENT
CALENDARS – NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
Biodynamic Farming & Gardening Association Calendar of Events
www.biodynamics.com/calendar1.html
California Certified Organic Farmers
www.ccof.org/calendar.php
Ecological Farming Association
www.eco-farm.org
Holistic Management International Calendar of Events
www.holisticmanagement.org/n7/Info_07/in21_calendar_07.html
International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements (IFOAM)
www.ifoam.org/events/calendar.php
Local Harvest
Food & Farming Events Calendar
www.localharvest.org/events.jsp
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
www.attra.ncat.org/calendar/index.php
Northern Nut Growers Association
www.nutgrowing.org/calendar.htm
Organic Farming Research Foundation Upcoming Events
https://ofrf.org/events/events.html
Planet Friendly Calendar of Events - Canada & Beyond
www.planetfriendly.net/calendar
Resource Centres on Urban Agriculture & Food Security
www.ruaf.org/node/513
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
www.sare.org/events/show_events.asp
Sustainable Industries Journal Events
www.sijournal.com/events
The New Farm Events
www.newfarm.org/depts/classifieds/events.shtml
UC Davis SARE
Calendar
www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/cgi-bin/sarepcal.exe/list_events
US Composting Council
www.compostingcouncil.org/section.cfm?id=7
WiserEarth Events
www.wiserearth.org/event
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