BRING: New school year brings new opportunities for learning; new solar oven workshop offering 

OSU Extension Service upcoming classes

Edible Gardening — Growing Culinary Herbs

Aug. 14 | 6–7 pm.
OSU Extension – Lane County
996 Jefferson St., Eugene
Free | Details and registration

Join the Lane County Master Gardeners for the final part of the edible gardening series. This talk will focus on how to grow your own culinary herbs. Whether you are thinking about growing your first edible garden or are more experienced, you will gain valuable knowledge.

Fiery Fermentation: Hot Sauce Crafting

Aug. 14 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Long Table Farm
89242 Fir Butte Rd., Eugene
Fee: $35 | Details and registration

A workshop for farmers selling value-added products. Learn how to create fiery fermented hot sauces with vegetables you grow on your farm, for the purpose of selling these value-added foods under Oregon's Farm Direct Marketing Law. Participants will learn how to craft safe recipes and will take home their creations!

Oakridge 4-H Explorers Summer Camp

Aug. 20–22 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Westridge Middle School
46433 Westfir Rd., Westfir
Free | Details and registration

Join OSU Extension in Lane County and 4-H for three days of summer fun! Campers will get to explore OSU Extension's 4-H, cooking, gardening, food preservation and forestry programs through hands-on activities. Lunch and snacks will be provided!

From Field to Jars Food Preservation Class

Aug. 25 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Cottage Events Venue
2195 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove
Fee: $10 | Details and registration

Does pressure canning have you scared? Pickling sound “too involved”? With various veggies, work through your fears in these hands-on labs and learning opportunities.

Willamette Farm and Food Coalition: Fill Your Pantry vendor applications open

Fill Your Pantry is a farm-direct, bulk food-buying event hosted by Willamette Farm and Food Coalition at the Lane Events Center every year. During October, customers pre-order grains, meat, veggies, legumes, and more. They pick up their orders and make additional purchases at the in-person event on Nov. 10.

Willamette Farm and Food Coalition's Vendor Application for Pre-order and Day-of Vendors is Open!