If you plan on being there, make sure you are ready for a good time. Last year was my first year and I was a bit overwhelmed. I felt as though I didn't see the whole event because there were far too many people.

This year there are sure to be fun times, and if you're planning on going make sure to stop by the community village. It is a section of the venue devoted to progressive social change. There will also be various groups advocating against the use of toxics.

Lynn Bowers of the Forestland Dwellers will be producing a spoken word/panel discussion at the Oregon County Fair on personal histories and background of forest herbicide spraying. It will be on Friday at 1:30 at the Front Porch Stage, near the entrance.

Also, a couple people will be collecting signatures to help ban agricultural field burning in the state of Oregon. Signing the petition will help to make our air clean and free of particulates during our summers.

If you end up going, come back to our blog and let us know how the event went. Also, make sure you purchase the green ticket to help offset the carbon footprint for the event - the cost is $1 extra. Have fun!