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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Req - OSU-Extension#28 Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Oregon State University/Deschutes County Extension Organization Description: The Oregon State University Extension Service provides research -based knowledge and education that assist local communities with their economy, sustaining natural resources, and promoting health. Established in Deschutes County in 1916, the extension service is funded by a permanent tax base created in 1982. These funds cover the areas of small farms, horticulture, forestry, 4-H youth development, and family and community health. Project Name: Living on a Few Acres Conference Project Description: The Living on a Few Acres Conference is a one -day conference targeting small acreage landowners and small farmers. The topics covered in the conference include livestock care, crop production, farm business management, rural living and land stewardship. It has been an annual event for 25 years and drew 230 participants last year, a 75% increase over the previous year. The goal for 2012 is to double attendance. To accomplish this goal, OSU Extension will continue to collaborate with Small Acreage Resource Team (SmART) to plan, coordinate, market and facilitate the event. These funds will primarily be used for marketing and advertising. Project Period: March 3, 2012 Amount of Request: $2,000 Previous Grants: • Sep. 2002: $3,250 Shelving and storage equipment ($3,250 Daly) Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 322-7697 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Tony DeBone Date: 12-19-11 Project Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Commissioner Alan Unger All Three Commissioners x Living Ori A Few Acres Conference Planning process ongoing $2,000.00 Applicant/Organization: Address: Project End Date: Date Funds Needed: Tax ID #: City & Zip: Telephone: Email: OSU/ Deschutes County Extension 3893 SW Airport Way Contact Name(s): Fax: Dana Martin 541-548-8919 Alternate Phone: 541-419-0049 March 3. 2012 The beginning of January 2012 93-0916071 Redmond, Or 97756 541-548-6088 Ext.7957 Dana.martinnn.oreeonstate. edu On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature: Tony DeBone: Amount: Signature: Alan Unger: Amount: Signature: Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Program: December 15, 2011 Dan Sherwin, Deschutes County Vegetation Manager; dan.sherwin@co.deschutes.or.us ; Dana Martin, OSU Extension/ Central Oregon Regional Administrator; dana.martin@oregonstate.edu OSU Extension Mission Statement (in collaboration with SmARTI Oregon State University Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research -based knowledge and education that focus on strengthening communities and economies, sustaining natural resources, and promoting healthy families and individuals. In Deschutes County, the OSU Extension Service was established in 1916. A permanent tax base was passed in 1982 to support Deschutes Extension programming which covers the areas of Small Farms, Horticulture, Forestry, 4-H Youth Development and Family and Community Health. Proposed Program Living on a Few Acres (LOAFA) is a one -day conference which targets small acreage landowners and farmers of all sizes. As more people move to small acreages, they need to be educated in the areas of livestock care, crop production, farm business management, basic rural living and land stewardship. The LOAFA conference has been taking place for 25 years and last year had 230 participants, a 75 percent increase over the previous year due to collaborative efforts. Still, it is amazing how many people need and want this information but have not heard of this event. In 2012, our plan is to at least double attendance with a future goal of making LOAFA THE premier annual conference of its type, east of the Cascades, bringing more dollars into Central Oregon! To accomplish this, OSU Extension continues to collaborate with SmART (Small Acreage Resource Team) to plan, coordinate, market and facilitate this conference. We will offer 8 concurrent sessions in 4 time slots, plus classes outside, totaling more than 30 sessions. The LOAFA conference will take place on March 3, 2012, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. A wide range of topics plan to be covered: Irrigation efficiency, pasture and grazing management, enhancing/controlling wildlife, farm business and marketing, food safety and preservation, weed control, pond health/aquatic weed control, animal first aid, tractor safety and driving, basic equipment maintenance, season extension, beneficial insects/bees, soil composting, livestock classes (alpaca, goats, beef, poultry, horses) and growing specialty crops (berries, grapes, fruit trees, hops). An expanded tradeshow will include a "Meet your Local Farmer" section in addition to vendors providing educational material and services. Timeline Nov. 29, 2011: Dec. 13, 2011: Jan. 6, 2012 Jan. 9, 2012 January, 2012 February, 2012 March 3, 2012 Organizational meeting with SmART group; schedule planned, workshops and class instructors discussed, assignments made Planning progress usdated; discussed marketing plan Speakers need to be confirmed, class descriptions written and sponsors contacted Schedule classes, update progress Begin marketing (advertisements, posters, email lists, press releases, etc) Continue to market, process registrations, and continue with organization of event Living on a Few Acres Conference Impact on Community Health Those of us involved in agriculture and natural resources are noticing that as more people move to rural acreages, many do not understand what is involved in the management and care of their land. They want to make good use of land so it doesn't become weed infested. People have the desire to raise livestock and need to know how to care for animals. They know it's important to follow the regulations of water quality and water rights but may not be aware of the practices. Some want to produce food that can be marketed locally and need the tools to become financially viable. The list is long with what people would like to learn and the opportunity is available through LOAFA as informed and experienced instructors will teach the classes. Educating our landowners is a high priority so we can all be better neighbors and stewards of our resources. Specific communities/groups that will benefit Once people hear about LOAFA, land owners in Central Oregon and beyond our region will benefit from this conference. Hotel rooms are reserved for out-of—town speakers, and as the event grows, it will help local businesses as even more people travel here for LOAFA. Anticipated Expenditures LOAFA is mostly self-supporting through the small registration fee of $40/person or $75/couple and the vendor booth charge. We are currently seeking sponsorships to cover the expense of lunch which is included with registration. We are requesting $2000 from the Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Program, primarily to cover marketing and advertising expenses for this conference. We need to get the word out about this event and believe that advertising is vital to the success of LOAFA. Marketing efforts will include the publishing and distribution of posters & brochures, paid advertisements, email lists, newspaper articles, press releases and other media outlets. Budget $1650.00 Paid advertisements in local media $200.00 1000 color brochures & flyers @ $0.20 each $ 75.00 250 color posters @ $0.25 each $ 75.00 1500 pages/registration/class description packets $2000.00 Hire a facilitator for LOAFA event To date, we have secured the following match in donations: $1300.00 Deschutes County Soil and Water District Pending Farm Bureau Sponsorship to cover lunch ($12/person) In-kind SmART team partners time and material SmART partners include: Dan Sherwin (Deschutes County Vegetation Manager), Ellen Hammond (Oregon Department of Ag), Spring Olson (Conservation Technician with Deschutes Soil and Water), Jan Roofener (Jefferson County Soil and Water), Rick Leeper (Field consultant); Gen Hubert (Deschutes River Conversancy), Jerre Kosta Dodson (volunteer local farmer), and Mylen Bohle and Dana Martin (OSU Extension Service), Larry Pecenka (Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife). Thank you for your consideration of our grant request.