Check out these upcoming Farm to Market Classes from OSU Extension! From the OSU page:

Oregon’s Farm direct Marketing Law (ORFDML) allows small farmers and aspiring food entrepreneurs to produce certain low-risk, value-added products from the produce that they grow and sell them directly to the consumer without having to obtain a processing license. The law was passed in 2011 and amended in 2023 to include new products, new sales channels, and a raised sales limit.

The passage of the updated law has prompted new interest among those who want to take advantage of the new opportunities. Those who attend this interactive workshop will be able to:

• Interpret and apply the new guidance to a potential product
• Design a sample label
• Practice taking pH meter readings of acidified food samples
• Share best practices to ensure that products are produced in a clean, healthful and sanitary manner
• Ask questions of a farmer panel

Locations and times:

• February 5^th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
  Zenger Farm, SE Portland
  Register here
• February 6^th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Clackamas Community College, Oregon City
  Register here