In this edition of the newsletter:

• Umpqua SWCD Past Events with Updates:
  • OWEB Small Grant Tour – August 15th, South Side Smith River
  • Coastal Crops Workshop – September 13th, Winchester Bay
• Meetings of Interest:
  • Umpqua SWCD Meetings and Annual Meeting
  • Elk Creek Watershed Coalition
• Other Events:
  • Umpqua SWCD/OSU Small Farms Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop in January or February at the Elkton Community Education Center Heritage Orchard.  Bring your pruning tools!
  • Farm and Ranch Management Workshop Series - March 5, 2026 at the Elkton Community Education Center Library from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
• Director Recruitment - Join our Board of Directors!  
• Services:
  • Tidegate Replacement Options
  • OWEB Small Grants Program
  • Farm Conservation Planning
  • Soil Sampling and Testing Services

Happy reading!