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2014 Year in Review

Posted on November 25, 2014 by scooter783

With the shift in the seasons from the frenetic energy and abundance of spring and summer to the wet and quiet days of fall and winter we at the Farm can again turn our thoughts to reflection on the year … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Fall Equinox Fundraiser

Posted on July 20, 2014 by scooter783
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Winter is Here!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by scooter783

Snow, record low temperatures and bright sunshine… winter is here! 

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Reflections on our Fall Fundraiser

Posted on December 4, 2013 by scooter783

One of the biggest challenges of running any successful non-profit is funding essential programs.  It is no different at White Oak Farm. Without a strong support network we would not be able to offer the programming we do. And, while … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Cob Art

Posted on December 4, 2013 by scooter783

   The cob farm stand at White Oak is almost finished thanks to a final plaster and mosaic being applied this fall.  The structure was started during a natural building workshop in 2011, and was created from the foundation up … Continue reading →

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2013 Year In Review

Posted on December 4, 2013 by scooter783

A new season is upon us in Southern Oregon with rain in the skies and leaves on the ground.  Chanterelle and Matsutaki mushrooms are fruiting in the forest and peas and oats are sprouting in the farm fields as we … Continue reading →

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Children on the Farm

Posted on January 7, 2013 by scooter783

Seeing a child experience the farm for the first time is a remarkable thing.  A bustling energy permeates the farm and the sounds of children sweep across the fields.  The joy in their eyes as they see a turkey show … Continue reading →

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2012 Year in Review

Posted on January 7, 2013 by scooter783

Incredibly, 2012 marks a full decade in the life of White Oak Farm.  I can see the telltale signs in the growth of fruit and nut trees, the maturity of our programs, and the milestones in the lives of our … Continue reading →

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How to prepare a garden bed (the french bio-intensive method)

Posted on April 6, 2012 by scooter783

Spring is here, the ground is thawing, and all the seeds and seedlings are asking to be put into the ground. The problem is how do you properly get the soil ready to receive the plants, so that they grow … Continue reading →

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New Life at White Oak

Posted on March 10, 2012 by scooter783

It’s been a while since we’ve had a post on our blog and as you can imagine much has changed and much has been done. But as the seasons change and life continues forward we are reminded of the cycles … Continue reading →

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