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ATTENTION OREGONIANS

For those in Oregon there are two items that I would like to bring to your attention: An Event and a permaculture housemate request. The first is just west of Portland in my former community of Forest Grove. If you know people in the area, spread the word. There is a a group of amazing folks out there who are working to make the Grange a more active place for the farming and food advocacy community by becoming members and using the space to activate community and host a film series. The organizers lent me the film GROW before I left Oregon and it was so inspiring I could watch it weekly.
If you are not in the area, I recommend:
1. Discover your local Grange. See what is happening and possibly get involved. 
2. Get a hold of the film GROW and watch it with friends, family, and farmers. 
The second I discovered on the greenhorns blog about permaculture farmers seeking a housemate near Corvallis.
To see the details…
The Event:
FIELDS FOR FOOD Presentation  
At the Forest Grove Grange at 1917 “B” Street
From 3 pm to 5:30 pm on Saturday, January 21, 2012.
Come learn and discuss ways to bring unused farmland into production for the benefit of landholders and beginning farmers! Presentation topics will include Friends of Family Farmers’ landlink program iFarm, considerations to keep in mind when entering a standard lease, and creative options for getting farmers on the land.  All area farmers and landholders are welcome.  
The presentation will conclude with a showing of ‘Grow!’, a 50-minute documentary film that captures the energy, passion and independence of a fresh crop of young farmers: http://growmovie.blogspot.com/
This presentation is co-sponsored by Friends of Family Farmers, Dairy Creek Community Food Web, Adelante Mujeres, and Forest Grove Grange.
There is no cost to participants, and light refreshments will be available. Inquiries: 503 313 6104 or 503 880 5510.
The Classified:

permaculture farmers seeking a housemate

January 9, 2012 in Land Opportunities
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Ever expanding lot of green farmers seeks comrade for adventures in communal living. Homesteading? Yes. Permaculture? Yes. Strengthening the local food economy? For sure.

Room for rent. $300/month. 20 miles North of Corvallis in the temperate micro climate of the Airlie Valley. It’s rural and pristine. House has all creature comforts. Utility bills are shared. Cats and Dog share the space. We are planning transitional agriculture using sweet alternative methods that pay homage to the land, water, fauna and flora.  Focus is on food production and seed saving. Pickles, Murals, Community Building, Tree houses, Mandalas, Folk Medicine, Podcasts, Zines, Husbandry, Gourd Instruments and everything in between.

Searching for a housemate with interest in sharing responsibility for farm who values honest and open communication. We have spaces for Fermentation, Crafting, Preserving, Woodworking, Welding, Bike Building, Music Making, Ceremony, Swimming, Experimental Gardening and what have you.

Skills Desired in Jill/Jack of all Trades:
▪    Farm Experience
▪    CSA Running
▪    True Grit
▪    Carpentry
▪    Creativity
▪    Permaculture Skills
Contact julie@dicentrafarm.com

http://www.dicentrafarm.com/

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