FW: Understanding the Weather in the Pacific Northwest workshop Nov. 17th (Stevenson) & 18th (Hood River)

[Margie Fickett]

For all interested - this is happening tonight in Stevenson.
 
Have a great green day!
Margie  : )
 
 
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd Murray
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:13 AM
> Subject: Understanding the Weather in the Pacific Northwest workshop
> Nov. 17th (Stevenson) & 18th (Hood River)
>
> Please pass on the below to interested folks! You won't want to miss
> this one! Todd
>
> ------------------
>
> The Farmer's Guide to Understanding the Weather in the Pacific Northwest
>
> Remember the Columbus Day Storm of 1962? Did you know the Columbia
> River froze over in recent past? Predicting our crazy weather
> patterns can be tricky business for the Pacific Northwest. But as
> every gardener and farmer knows, weather is the single most important
> ingredient for a bountiful harvest. A bad wind, heat wave or cold
> snap can be fatal to your crops.
>
> Come learn from Rufus La Lone the basics of weather patterns that
> affect the Pacific Northwest. Rufus will guide you through the world
> of weather prediction through an educational (and entertaining) talk
> at the Rock Creek Hegewald Center, November 17 at 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The
> Hegewald Center is located at 710 Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson WA.
> Rufus will also present to farmers and gardeners at the Pine Grove
> Grange Hall on November 18th at 10 am in Hood River. The Pine Grove
> Grange Hall is located at 2835 Van Horn Drive, Hood River OR. For more
> information about the events contact Todd Murray at the WSU Extension
> office (509-427-3931 or tmu...@wsu.edu ).
>
> Rufus provides weather reports for farmers all across the Pacific
> Northwest as a hobby. He specializes in small fruits and grapes. He
> has an uncanny ability to help make sense of weather patterns in the
> PNW and is also an entertaining teacher. Since the early part of his
> scientific career, Rufus has been an advocate for the practical
> application of meteorology in the life sciences. For over 30 years, he
> has prepared weather forecasts for farmers, friends and colleagues,
> called The Weather Café®. The Weather Café® provides uniquely
> informative long-range forecasts for specific patrons in the PNW. In
> 2007, The Weather Café® patrons in the Snoqualmie River valley were
> prepared when devastating floods arrived early. Because of Rufus'
> weather extended weather reports, farmers had time to get their crops
> out, buildings secured and livestock safe.
>
> The Weather Café®, is a free service for patrons from British Columbia
> to northern California. To sign up for the e-mail service contact
> Todd Murray at tmu...@wsu.edu or visit http://www.ovs.com to view his
> forecasts every Monday and Friday.
>
> The suggested price for admissions is $5. There are scholarships
> available. These programs are co-sponsored by WSU Extension of
> Klickitat and Skamania counties, Oregon State Extension Service of
> Wasco and Hood River counties, Gorge Grown Food Network and the
> Western Center for Risk Management Education. Visit
> http://skamania.wsu.edu for additional educational opportunities.
>
> WSU Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and
> state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color,
> gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual
> orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your
> local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special
> accommodation while participating in Washington State
> University-Skamania County Extension programs may call 509-427-3931 in
> advance of the program. If accommodation is not requested in advance,
> we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on-site.
>
>
>
> Todd Murray
> WSU Skamania County Extension
> PO Box 790 (Mailing)
> 710 SW Rock Creek Drive
> Stevenson WA 98648
> tmu...@wsu.edu - Phone: 509.427.3931
>
> WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

[Margie Fickett]

[David Bennett]

Thanks Margie...I visited the OVS website and it is great.   Hope all is well with the coop.

david

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