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Cooped Up in Corvallis this Sunday

It’s that time of year! The chicks have started arriving at the farm stores and you’re wanting some ideas for constructing your own coop. Luckily, this coming Sunday, March 7th, marks the 2nd annual Cooped Up in Corvallis backyard chicken and duck coop tour. The Cooped Up event is a self-guided tour taking place from Noon to 4pm. See various types of coops and speak to homeowners about their experiences in raising backyard poultry. Tickets are $7 per person if purchased in advance, or $10 per person on the day of the event. Children 12 and under tour for free. Advance tickets & maps are available at the north and south First Alternative Co-Op locations as well as the Corvallis Environmental Center (214 S.W. Monroe Ave). According to a notice in the Gazette Times, tickets are also available on the day of the event at 3615 N.W. Polk Ave....

Bald Hill Farm store still open for now

By Kate

It may not have been clear in my previous posts, or on other stories around the web about the City of Corvallis ordering the Bald Hill Farm store to close, but they are still open! They’re open daily, 10am to 6pm. Right now they are taking reservations for holiday prime rib, lamb leg, or ham. Or, considering that it’s already December 18 (whaaaaat?! How did that happen?), you would probably want to go there and just purchase what you need for your holiday dinner. The city council will resume their hearing on December 21, but with no further public testimony. Fingers crossed.

Bald Hill Farm store in Corvallis ordered to close

By Kate

Based on different interpretations of a land development code, the city of Corvallis has ordered the Bald Hill Farm store to close. The farm recently sent out this e-mail, which Amanda gave me permission to post: Dear Friends, We have some unfortunate news about the future of our little farm store. The City of Corvallis received a complaint on the road construction; as a result, they came to our site and decided that our farm store is an illegal land use and want us to shut it down. City staff classifies the sale of our farm products from our farm as “Food and Beverage Retail Sales”- like a grocery store. We believe that our farm store is rightfully classed as an “Accessory Use” allowed under LDC Chapter 4.3.50 for Agriculture which allows “Retail outlets, cafeterias, and offices accessory to the Primary Use.” As you all know, Bald Hill Farm LLC, has for...

Corvallis Artisans Market Boutique

By Kate

The Corvallis Artisans Market Boutique is open daily at 132 SW 4th Street in Corvallis, through December 24th. I e-mailed market director, Sheri Dover, and asked her a few questions. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about the history of the market. Corvallis Artisans Market was conceived out of the belief that a strong downtown builds a strong community. I believe that when a community has something central that all of the members can participate in and internalize as something that they belong to, that the community is strengthened and the quality of life is enhanced for everyone. I had several goals in mind when I was planning the market. With the market I hoped to: Create economic opportunities for both emerging and more established artists. Enhance what was already happening downtown to create a public market that is appealing and accessible to all members of the...

May 9: Local Food & Farming Forum at Midway Farms

By Kate

I picked up this flier recently at Midway Farms and then found it online at The Farm Forum, which is a new blog/project focused on the Corvallis & Albany area: The Local Food and Farming Forum is an ever-evolving project that is designed to really connect the Corvallis and Albany community with their local food producers. While there are many local food groups at work on similar projects, I feel that this one is different because it brings people to the direct source of their food: the farm. Looks like a fantastic event!

Local Organic Restaurant Celebrates 7th Anniversary

By Kate

FireWorks Restaurant & Bar in Corvallis is celebrating 7 years of organic and sustainable cuisine with an anniversary party on Saturday, April 18th. They will have food and drink specials throughout the day, along with entertainment. Check out their website for all the details! FireWorks Restaurant is committed to promoting a sustainable food economy, supporting over 25 family farmers, ranchers, foragers, fisherfolk, cheesemakers, brewers and vintners. Over 95% of the ingredients used to prepare our menu are organically and locally grown. In addition to the event on the 18th, they are having a month-long April Anniversary Special (a continuation of the “Culinary Stimulus Plan”). Enjoy the $5 lunch special or the $10 local chef’s plate.

Cooped Up in Corvallis

By Kate

Saw this tip on the Green City blog: Coming up on Sunday, March 15th there will be a self-guided chicken and duck coop tour in Corvallis. From 12pm-4pm, eight chicken and duck coop sites in the Corvallis community will be open for visits. Talk with the backyard fowl keepers and get tips for integrating chickens or ducks into your own backyard. Early ticket purchases: $6/person or $10/family Day of the event tickets: $8/person or $14/family Get maps and tickets at the First Alternative Co-op (North & South Stores) or the Corvallis Environmental Center (214 SW Monroe St., Mon.-Fri. 11:30-3:00).

Go rafting. Eat local.

By Kate

I’ve had two entries from the Whitewater Warehouse Rafting Blog saved on Bloglines since mid-May… they work with a local farmer, Russell Davis of Davis Family Farms, to provide their guests with “close-source” food offerings during their trips. That’s very cool, and I know from camping how a wonderful meal can just make your trip all the more special. In another post, a few days later, they mention the shortbreads they offer on their trips — provided by a Washington company called Outrageous Offerings. So, hey, you can… go rafting and stick to the challenge, people!

Slow Food in Corvallis proving popular

By Kate

Well! Congratulations to the organizers of Slow Food Corvallis — their first event this Sunday, June 1, is sold out! … However, we have experienced such heavy demand for participation in our kickoff event June 1 that, in order to ensure a good experience for all, and avoid overburdening our generous chefs and producers, we’ve had to close ticket sales. If you would like to participate in the non-food part of the event, during which we’ll learn about the Slow Food movement and gather input and ideas for future events and projects, you are welcome to come along to the UCC at 5:30 for the discussion. No ticket is required for this. If you’d like to be put on the e-mail list to receive notice of future events, send an e-mail to slowfoodcorvallis at comcast dot net. (I’m not going to link that e-mail because I wouldn’t wish the...

Slow Food comes to Corvallis

By Kate

I received an e-mail this week from a representative of the recently established Slow Food Corvallis Convivium, about their kick-off event being held this next Sunday, June 1st. I’d also seen the info in the Marketfriends e-mail and over on the Ten Rivers Food Web, so I definitely knew there was a post brewing here! Information from the event poster follows. To read a great article about Slow Food and the local organizers, check out the May issue of the co-op Thymes (pg. 1 & pg. 5). Interested in food that is good, clean & fair? Join us to learn about Slow Food and sample local foods prepared by area restaurants. LOCAL BOUNTY A Farmer-Chef Celebration Block 15 • Bombs Away Corvallis Brewing Supply Feast Alternative • FireWorks Gathering Together • Le Bistro Magenta • Nearly Normals Strega • Zia Southwestern Cuisine SUNDAY, JUNE 1 • 4PM – 7PM...

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Posts Tagged ‘ Corvallis ’

Cooped Up in Corvallis this Sunday

Bald Hill Farm store still open for now

Bald Hill Farm store in Corvallis ordered to close

Corvallis Artisans Market Boutique

May 9: Local Food & Farming Forum at Midway Farms

Local Organic Restaurant Celebrates 7th Anniversary

Cooped Up in Corvallis

Go rafting. Eat local.

Slow Food in Corvallis proving popular

Slow Food comes to Corvallis

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