As of June 1, 2016, Salmon-Safe will be billing for variance reviews to cover costs with their indendendent experts. Variances for farms using high-hazard chemistries will be billed as follows:
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$350 per variance for one or two chemistries
(includes independent technical research and review plus Salmon-Safe staff costs) -
$900 for three or more chemistries or IPM Plan review
(includes independent technical research and review plus Salmon-Safe staff costs) -
$250 for expedited review
(3–5 work days for decision)
Please email dan@salmonsafe.org or anna@salmonsafe.org with any questions regarding these fees or the variance process.
Scholarship Funds Available
Applications are open for the Al MacDonald/LIVE Wine Studies Scholarship for Chemketa Community College's Wine Studies program. Applications for Fall 2021 enrollment is open through March 31, 2021. Please see the attached flyer for details on who is eligible and how to apply.
Weed Slayer and Agro Gold - Important announcement
The Oregon and Washington State Departments of Agriculture (ODA and WSDA) have issued statements on Agro Gold, which is sold as an adjuvant to be used with Weed Slayer herbicide. 2020 LIVE certification is not at risk for those who have used this product. From ODA The Oregon Department of...