By Laura Swanson, editor Tillamook County Pioneer The gardeners at Alder Creek Farm’s Community Garden have busy for months. Beginning in February, the gardeners are “coached” through seed starting and transplanting of…
Category: Agriculture
Dairy Manure Spill – Tillamook Bay Closure – UPDATE 4/17/17
UPDATE – 4/17/17: The Oregon Department of Agriculture shellfish specialist is gathering samples today, April 17th, and after results are received – in 24 to 48 hours, the ODA will assess the…
CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR AMERICA’S FARMERS AND RANCHERS
WASHINGTON – America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to strongly represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five…
Threemile Canyon Farms Model for Best Practices, Doing Farming Right
by Laura Swanson It’s just not that simple, or easy. Farming, in particular dairy farming. “It’s a dynamic, biologically diverse living system that requires diligent care and attention,” describes Threemile Canyon Farms…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Annual Meeting – Staying True to What Makes Tillamook Special
By Kelly Benson & Laura Swanson Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has a vision – to be the most famous food brand in five years, was just one of the messages at…
