Raw Milk Seminar – Nov 19

I had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with Charlotte Smith, the organizer of this event, at the Wise Traditions Conference last week.  She also spoke at the Chapter Leaders meeting, addressing the reasons for her creating the Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association.  It was very moving and inspiring.  I would like to encourage everyone to attend one of these events.

The Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association and the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund are presenting two seminars on raw milk in Oregon, one right here locally in Junction City!

The Principles of Raw Milk Production FARM WALK

Saturday, November 17; 10am-4:30pm
CHAMPOEG CREAMERY
7798 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul, OR 97137

Monday, November 19; 10am-4:30pm
DECK FAMILY FARM
25362 High Pass Road, Junction City, OR 97448

For more info on both events, contact Charlotte Smith: champoegcreamery@gmail.com • (503) 860-6286

Download the flier: Champoeg flyer(3)
(right click and “save as”)

Please print this flier and take it to your farmers!
The Eugene Chapter would like to offer sponsorship to farmers and others wishing to attend this seminar. Contact us for more information.

Raw Milk seminar in Junction City

This sounds like a great event!  The Oregon Raw Milk Producers Association and the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund are presenting two seminars on raw milk in Oregon, one right here locally in Junction City!

The Principles of Raw Milk Production FARM WALK

Saturday, November 17; 10am-4:30pm
CHAMPOEG CREAMERY
7798 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul, OR 97137

Monday, November 19; 10am-4:30pm
DECK FAMILY FARM
25362 High Pass Road, Junction City, OR 97448

For more info on both events, contact Charlotte Smith: champoegcreamery@gmail.com • (503) 860-6286

Download the flier: Champoeg flyer(3)
(right click and “save as”)

Please print this flier and take it to your farmers!
 
The Eugene Chapter would like to offer sponsorship to farmers and others wishing to attend this seminar.  Contact us for more information.

Creamy Cow Cooperative Dairy Tour at Deck Family Farm

This just came to us from the Deck Family Farm:

Bring your family, tour the farm, meet your cows and visit the dairy at this open house on Saturday, February 18th.  This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the Herd-share program and to get to know the cow-tenders.  There is still space to own your very own cow starting with the Spring Herd-share.

We encourage car-pooling!  Please try and fill your cars with interested neighbors, friends, or family members if you are coming to this event.

Saturday, February 18th:
3:00pm – 3:45pm Tour of Farm

Visit Pigs, Laying hens, beef herd, vegetable garden, and talk about pastures with John.  There are 320 acres of creeks, pastures, forest, and wetlands.
3:45pm – 4:30pm Tour of Dairy
Visit the dairy and watch evening milking with Stacy and Mike

4:30pm – 5:00pm Questions on Herdshare Program (Christine) or Continue farm visit (Individually)

Ask questions about the herdshare program with Christine, sign up, turn in forms, buy eggs or meat while you’re here.  You may also choose to go on a walk with your family to see more of the farm.

 

Deck Family Farm
541.998.4697
deckfamilyfarm.com
Pasture Raised~Sustainable~Organic

Sources and Other Information

As a Chapter Leader I frequently receive emails from people and organizations that want me to pass some information on to you, our members. Below is one I received in response to the DVD we showed in June: “Dental Obstacles to Mental and Emotional Health” “How Malocclusions, Failed Root Canals and Other “Dominant Foci” Chronically Undermine Our Mental and Emotional Well-Being” by Louisa Williams, ND

Louisa Williams DVD presentation

Hi Lisa and Victoria,

I am on the yahoo group mail and noticed your newsletter for June. I was at the WAPF conference and have studied with Louisa for a few years now. Her presentation was amazing. I wanted to let you know that if people feel that they might have focal infection – dental or tonsil – or scar interference field issues going on – that I could test them to find out what and where and help them with dealing with those issues – feel free to give them my number or email.

Jeanne Bjorn M.S.
Nurturing Nutrition LLC
jeanne@nurturingnutrition-portland.com
503-231-0547

Film Screening and Discussion of Food Inc.

Tuesday, August 11th at 7pm
Davis Restaurant and Bar
94 W. Broadway, Eugene

What are you eating and where does it come from? Come talk about it!

Food Inc. is now playing at the Bijou Arts Cinema

Discussion Sponsored by: Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth & Willamette Farm and Food Coalition.


Bite of Eugene

Saturday August 15th

Alton Baker Park
11am-10pm

Come join the celebration of our local food scene and culinary culture with a focus on sustainability from field to table.

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Food booths will be offering “bites” of their locally created provisions. Local wines and brews also available. Iron Chef competition, live music, and kid activities.

A benefit for FOOD for Lane County and Willamette Farm and Food Coalition.


Arabian Night poster

Save The Dates For The One Field Meal–August 30, Deck Family Farm

August 30th
6:30-8:30 pm
At the Deck Family Farm, 25362 High Pass Road , Junction City

This year’s One Field Meal will be at the Deck Family Farm outside of Junction City.  It is shaping up to be extraordinary.  Brendan Mahaney of Belly Restaurant will be preparing barbacoa.  For those unfamiliar with this traditional Mexican repast, get ready for a taste treat.  Barbacoa features lamb, goat, and cow’s head cooked underground all day long.  Cheeks and jowls of the cow are specialty flavors.

According to Wikipedia, barbeque owes its roots to barbacoa.  The cuisine entered southwestern United States by way of Texas, which had formerly been a part of northern Mexico.  This is your chance to experience true American tastes prepared by one of Eugene’s foremost chefs.  Slow Food Eugene’s One Field Meal will be Restoring America’s Food Traditions.

Live Music by Etouffee!

Proceeds to the School Garden Project of Lane County.

Adults $25
Kids $5

Tickets available at Longs Meat Market and Newman’s Fish Market.

Mark ZolunSwahili Soiree To Benefit Friends Of Kenya Schools And Wildlife

Get out your leopard, chetah and zebra print outfits for the Swahili Soiree.  This benefit for schools and ecoagricultural development projects in Kenya will fill your stomach, set your feet a-flying, and make your heart sing.Sitting on the banks of the Siuslaw River, you will enjoy dinner prepared by Kevin Hyland of Koho Bistro, dance to the music of the Kudana Marimba Band, sample wines from Territorial Vineyards, and learn about one of our most unique international partnerships.  Co-sponsors of the event include Cattail Creek Farm and hey bayles! farm.Friends of Kenya Schools and Wildlife, a Lane County based organization, is a tried and true supporter of Slow Food USA and Slow Food Eugene.  Over the years, many Eugeneans and local Slow Food members have traveled with FKSW to visit ecofarming projects in Kenya.  These projects, in conjunction with Slow Food USA and the Network For Ecofarming in Africa (NECOFA), promote good, clean, and fair food in schools and rural villages.  Special guest, Samuel Muhunyu, who visited Eugene a couple of years ago and spoke at Iraila Restaurant, will be here to talk about NECOFA’s projects in Africa.  Samuel is Director of NECOFA and a Councilor with Slow Food International.

Don’t miss this great event.

Here are the details:

Tickets:  $33 per person, $16.50 under 15.  Tables for 8 available at $264.

Tickets are available at the OFAM ticket office, 868 High Street, Eugene, 541-687-6526

Location:  24762 Siuslaw River Rd., Lorane

When:  August 15, 2009, 5:00 pm

For information:  Call Rich Mitchell 541-942-5459

Mark ZolunIt’s Time For Lunch-Campaign To Promote Real Food In Schools.

Slow Food USA is leading a Time for Lunch campaign to promote real food in the schools.

What is real food?

Real food is good at every link in the chain. It tastes good, it’s good for us, it’s good for the people who grow it, it’s good for our country and it’s good for the planet.  Please add your signature to the petition that says:

“I believe that change can’t wait: It’s time to provide America’s children with REAL FOOD at school.”

Read the platform statement, which explains the actions Congress must take to provide America’s children with real food at school.  The petition and other materials will be used in a public display of support during this year’s reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act.  By adding your name, you’re also agreeing to receive regular updates from Slow Food USA.