Page 6 AGRICULTURE/FOOD Continued from page 3 Forestry Extension Conferences and Short Courses School of Forestry Oregon State University Corvallis, Or. 97 331 Many to choose from: small woodlot taxation, small woodlot stand improvement; resource development and technical assistance; management of young Douglas fir and western hemlock. Write for extension circular 848 for details, dates, places, etc. (and/or write to be put on mailing list to receive Forestry Update). Forestry Update School of Forestry Oregon State University Corvallis, Or. 97 331 A new monthly newsletter free upon request. Abstracts of current research, brief news items, publications listing of the school of forestry; calendar of forestry workshops. An excellent source of information for small woodlot owners, foresters, extension agents, others interested in forestry research (especially on the non- or semi-technical level). "The Forest Property Tax Law in Western Oregon," by Charles F. Sutherland, Jr., OSU Extension Service Special Report 42 S, Nov. 1974. Contains a description of timber tax alternatives for the small woodland owner. (Bulletin Mailing Service). "Managing Young Forests in the DouglasFir Region," Vol. 4., edited by Alan B. Berg. Symposium Proceedings. 234 pp. $6.00. School of Forestry, July, 1974. (Forest Research Laboratory). Pennsylvania, under the increasingly astute leadership of Governor Milton Shapp, has launched a statewide program of gardening, calling them "antiinflation" gardens; coordinated by the Dept. of Agriculture with help from the Departments of Education, Community Affairs and Welfare. Over 200,000 seed kits available through a donation from Asgrow Seed Co.; use of state-owned land for gardeners as well as distribution of educational materials. The Effects of Uncertain Energy Supplies on Rural Economic Development. $1.55. Available from: Public Documents Distribution Center Pueblo, Colo. 81009 (order no. 71b. s/n 5270-02582 Emphasis on non-farm areas. . Free seeds. Rep. james A. Burke (D-Mass.) and others are introducing legislation in Congress that would provide free seeds to millions in an attempt to provide incentive for anti-inflation gardens. Cost of the program Mr. Burke feels would be about $6 million a year, and he predicts that the $18 million over a 3-year period could provide home gardeners with over $1 billion worth of vegetables. Garden Way Publishing Charlotte, Vt. 05445 Many people know about this excellent resource, but just in case: They publish and distribute some of the best downto-earth, how-to-do-it books. Heating with wood ($3); Veterinary Guide for Farmers ($6.95); Making Apple Cider ($1.00); Have More Plan ($2.50); Beginner's Guide to Hydroponics ($5.95). Write for a catalog-a delight in itself. World's Non-Conventional Protein Resources. A major study has been started by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under a $185,000 grant from the Ntl. Science Foundation's research applied to national needs (RANN) program. Main purpose will be to establish a research agenda over the next 5 months. Protein resources to be considered include: soybeans, sunflowers, mustard seeds, barley, rye, aquatic resources, bacteria, yeasts, alfalfa, clover. Director: Dr. Nevin S. Scrimshaw. National Food Storage Assn. 5806 114th Ave., N.E. Kirkland, Wa. 98033 A good 8-page introduction to food storage available from this non-profit, no pitch group for 1 Od and a long stamped, self-addressed envelope. €RCHITECTURE ) Access School of Architecture University of Wisconsin Milwaukie, Wis. 53201 404-963-5 339 or 964-4i 34 Similar to Ouroboros (see Energy); an option in the school of architecture; experimenting in the area of low cost, low impact, environmentally responsive shelter and life support sub systems. Access Manual #2 is a summary of a variety of their experiments-hydroponics, solar-wash, wind generation. 58 pages, 14 experiments. $2.50 plus 25ft mailing. -- -~-1 • -«.... . ~·.;.:;.· - - ~RT ) Performing Arts Marathon, Portland 72 hours of folksingers, poets, clowns, ballet, classical piano, jazz, video and films. For support of the performing arts committee. $2.00. Contact Center, 1532 S.W. Morrison, Portland, 97205. Debbie Heasley, 222-6562. ~UDIO VISUAL ) Eco-Net Cooperative Video Catalog Available from: Bob Philips 2009 N.E. Brazee Portland, Or. 97212 A listing of over 200 video tapes produced mostly in the Northwest, including some B.C. and California.
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