Think Local Umpqua

Welcome New Member!

velandt — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:26:45 +0000

Umpqua Coffee Company

Proudly serving gourmet coffee & espresso. Quality blends & local friends.

2644 Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, Oregon 97470

Phone: 541-817-3041 Email: umpquacoffeeco@gmail.com

Umpqua Energy EXchange

velandt — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:46 +0000

Don’t Miss this informative energy efficiency program designed to include walk-throughs of recently retrofit business buildings.

Calculate the return-on-investment for your home and/or business building (including incentives and rebates).Local experts share necessary retrofitting steps, provide resources, and offer educational displays.

Oregon Department of Energy guests speak about Oregon’s 10-year energy proposal. Explore how your input can affect legislation.

Happy Birthday Cash Mob 97457

velandt — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:57:14 +0000

One Man’s Trash, Another’s Treasure

velandt — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:33 +0000

Reposted with permission from Tammera J. Karr, PhD of Holistic Nutrition for the Whole You

Our family gives gifts or treasures at Easter like many do at Christmas. You are more likely to get chocolate at Christmas around our house than Easter, but there is at least one bunny that lost his head by the end of the weekend. This year the Bunny brought me a basket full of gifts from God and my family. One was getting to spend a

When to plant tomatoes?

velandt — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:19:05 +0000

Here is Commonwealth Garden Shoppe‘s latest blog submitted by “Granny Organic”.

Common questions when the weather is nice in March:

“When should I plant my tomatoes?” “Do you have tomato plants?” It shocked Granny Organic to hear that the plants are available in a local “Big Box” store. IF you have a greenhouse – go for it. Be prepared to pot them up into larger containers. “Why can’t I just grow them in the house?” Well, if you have grow lights you

Community Supported Fishery coming to Roseburg!

velandt — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:01:04 +0000

Port Orford Sustainable Seafood has a Community Supported Fishery (CSF) much like a CSA. They will begin making drops in Roseburg April 2013! The location of the drop is Umpqua Local Goods at 736 SE Cass Ave, downtown Roseburg.

Click here for details. Payments can be made online at their website: posustainableseafood.com

Questions? Contact Virginia at velandt@nwumpqua.org or 541-673-4909

Markets of Umpqua

velandt — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:40:13 +0000

Our goal is to create a thriving network of Farmers’ Markets in the Umpqua Valley. These markets will provide an abundance of fresh local foods to consumers and businesses while creating a space for local artisans to sell their wares.

Upcoming Classes in financial planning, farm direct policy & meat processing: Download the flyer

Brought to you by NeighborWorks Umpqua & USDA

Farm Market Promotion Program

velandt — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:41:10 +0000

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded NeighborWorks Umpqua a two-year grant to promote five farm markets in Douglas County. These include Canyonville, Lookingglass, Old Town, Sutherlin and Umpqua Valley Farmers Markets.

Our goal is to create a thriving network of Farmers’ Markets in the Umpqua Valley that provide an abundance of fresh local foods to consumers and businesses while supporting our local agricultural industry. Goals will be accomplished through technical assistance, coordinated marketing/branding strategies and integrating community resources. Besides

Queens of the Umpqua

velandt — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:53:52 +0000

February 01, 2013Reposted with permission from Oregon Wine Press

Story by Nancy Rodriguez | Photography by Gary Leif

This is the land of “A Hundred Valleys.” It’s also the land of numerous wineries and wine varieties, too. The Umpqua Valley is the oldest wine-producing region in Oregon, crafting quality wines for more than 50 years. Now with the birth of the Southern Oregon Wine Institute in Roseburg, there’s a higher level of sophistication in this appellation. Add to that the increase

Love Your Locals Facebook Contest. You could WIN!

velandt — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:50:16 +0000

Love is in the air and we need your help to influence the public to Share the Love with local business in Douglas County this Valentine’s Season.

We are offering one free year of membership to one lucky TLU member who helps us spread the most love via facebook.

How to participate:

1. You must be a current TLU member

2. You must have a facebook page for your business

3. You must “like” TLU facebook page from your business page

4. Share the following