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Whole Farm Planning

September 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$200
high tunnel with rows of greens and vegetables

There are now five million fewer farms in the U.S. than there were in the 1930s and of those remaining, almost 40 percent of the farmers are at least 55 years old. Without new farmers to replace them, the future of U.S. farming is not at all certain. While interest in small acreage farming and ranching increases each season, many of these new farmers have few opportunities to gain the skills needed for success.

The award-winning Cultivating Success series of courses were developed to help fill that need, and make the connection between farmers new and old.

The 12-week course Whole Farm Planning helps participants explore the unique advantages available to the small farm and ranch owner. Sponsored by WSU Food Systems and the WA State Department of Veteran Affairs, the course gives participants a broad overview of production and marketing options for today’s small farm. Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm enterprise.

Weekly presentations include local growers, organizations, and agriculture professionals with expertise in direct marketing, value-added processing, production planning, agronomy, livestock production, and more. Cultivating Success provides students with the tools necessary to create, develop, or expand a sustainable farm operation.

Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension Office.

When

Monday evenings, 6:00-8:30pm, Sept. 19 through Dec. 5, 2022

Location

Offered statewide, the course will be conducted online using the Zoom platform with in-person field trips available in some regions of WA state. In addition, the course will be offered with Spanish language interpretation and facilitation.

Cost

$200 per farm/family. Scholarships are available for Military Veterans and anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.

Registration

Class size is limited and pre-paid registration is required. Register online at cultivatingsuccesswa.org/courseregistration/p/whole-farm-planning.

For more information on the course, visit cultivatingsuccesswa.org/whole-farm-planning or contact Kate Smith (360) 395-2363,  kate.smith@wsu.edu.

Details

Date:
September 19, 2022
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$200
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Website:
https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/courseregistration/p/whole-farm-planning

Venue

Online via Zoom
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Organizer

Rosy Smit
Phone:
(425) 357-6024
Email:
rosy.smit@wsu.edu