FAQ Topic: Culture & recreation

How can I get my pressure canner tested?

Cindy Brown or Sue Mabe in the Sherman County Extension Office can inspect and test your pressure canner. Just bring the lid (or the whole unit) anytime the office is open, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, to the OSU Extension Office/Burnet Building, 66365 Lonerock Road, Moro.

How do I get an event permit?

If your event qualifies as a mass gathering, you must file a Mass Gathering Application with the Planning Department. An event is considered a “mass gathering” in Sherman County if it draws more than 250 people and can “reasonably be expected to continue for more than 24 consecutive hours but less than 120 hours within … Continued

When are the pesticide core classes for the Oregon Pesticide Applicators License?

Contact Jacob Powell at Wasco County Extension Office for the current list of agricultural classes offered in the Mid-Columbia; he can be reached at  (541) 565-5494 or jacob.powell@oregonstate.edu. The core manual is sold at Wasco County Extension, 400 E. Scenic Drive, Suite 2, in The Dalles.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Exam is available … Continued

Is there a Farmers’ Newsletter for Sherman County?

Yes, contact the Oregon State University Extension Service in Moro to be added to its newsletter mailing list.  Archives are available online, at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman/crops-sherman-county-extension-service-oregon-state-university. OSU also offers a research magazine through its Agricultural Experiment Station; subscribe for free. Use its Ask the Expert tool for further questions.

Where can I find upcoming concerts and cultural events?

Find a list of upcoming events countywide on the Sherman County Community Events Calendar. If there’s not one on the list, feel free to coordinate it or get the word out about an existing event! Simply submit it to our calendar for review by the County Court Administrative Assistant.

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