Gifts of the Planet - Farm Tour
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tour this productive small acreage farm recognized for their stewardship practices with a sign by WSU Clark County Extension.
Learn about:

Organic fertilization practices
Sustainable compost management
Vegetated buffers to protect ephemeral streams
Hoop houses
Fencing to protect crops
Managing runoff to keep water clean
Growing blueberries, apples, and pears organically

Where: Woodland, WA
Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2019
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $10 per person
Registration and details at: https://fruitfarm.bpt.me

Washington Small Fruit Conference Remote Live Stream, Vancouver
2019-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St. Vancouver, WA 98665, 1919 Northeast 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Vancouver remote site participants will have access to live-streamed program talks and commission meetings for the full conference. Participants will be able to watch and listen to presentations, ask questions, and enjoy a catered lunch and networking without having to drive to Lynden.

Main conference website: https://www.wasmallfruit.com/
Registration site: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=6313
Program quick link: https://www.eventsquid.com/scheduleGrid.cfm?event_id=6313

REGISTRATION:

Registration direct link: https://www.eventsquid.com/contestant-reg.cfm?event_id=6313&profileName=Conference%20Attendees

Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop
2019-12-11 18:00 - 21:00
Don’t lose precious dollars down the drain!
Wells & Septic System Inspection and Maintenance Workshops
For Homeowners
Attend one of these workshops
and learn how to properly maintain your
septic system, prevent costly repairs, and protect
your drinking water from contamination.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with
disabilities and special needs who contact 564-397-5729 at least two weeks prior to an event.

Person in Charge Training (PIC) – Food Safety for Food Workers
2020-01-08 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-03-04 08:30 - 12:30 | WSU Clark County Extension / Heritage Farm, 1919 Northeast 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. Sign up today, this class fills up quickly,
The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person in Charge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served to the public.
The Person in Charge must be able to:
•Demonstrate knowledge of food safety and disease prevention.
•Ensure all food workers follow the food safety regulations.
•Know when to exclude ill food workers from working with food.
•Know Top 8 food allergens and the facilities policies around food allergies.
PIC training DOES NOT replace Certification as a Food Protection Manager
PIC training DOES NOT replace the Washington Food & Beverage Worker’s Permit

Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Class-series begins
2020-01-22 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesdays, January 22 through March 25, 2020
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hazel Dell, WA

Clark County, WA – Are you thinking of starting a small farm or agricultural business? Do you want to expand your current farm business? Would you like assistance in writing a business plan for your farm? You can get started by signing up for WSU Extension’s “Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning” course. The Ag Entrepreneurship and Business Planning (a.k.a. Small Farm Business Planning) course is a 10-week class series that covers business planning and other important aspects of operating an agricultural enterprise. Knowledgeable and experienced speakers are brought in to cover specific topics and local guest farmers share on-farm experiences.
Topics covered:
Business Planning Basics
Product & Industry Research
Business Structures
Market Analysis & Consumer Trends
Direct Marketing Options
Marketing
Taxes, Licenses & Payroll
Regulations
Insurance & Risk Management
Record Keeping and Budgeting

Registration is $100 per farm or family and class size is limited.
To begin registration, take this survey at http://tiny.cc/2020AgBiz.
Contact Teresa Koper at teresa.koper@wsu.edu or visit the WSU Clark County Extension events calendar https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/calendar/ for registration details on this terrific learning opportunity.

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Extension Clark County at (564) 397-5733 two weeks prior to the event.

Women in Agriculture (satellite) Conference
2020-01-25 08:00 - 15:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St. Vancouver, WA 98665, 1919 Northeast 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States

Person in Charge Training (PIC) – Food Safety for Food Workers
2020-02-06 12:30 - 16:30 | WSU Clark County Extension/Heritage Farm, 1919 Northeast 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. Sign up today, this class fills up quickly.
The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person in Charge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served to the public.
The Person in Charge must be able to:
•Demonstrate knowledge of food safety and disease prevention.
•Ensure all food workers follow the food safety regulations.
•Know when to exclude ill food workers from working with food.
•Know Top 8 food allergens and the facilities policies around food allergies.
PIC training DOES NOT replace Certification as a Food Protection Manager
PIC training DOES NOT replace the Washington Food & Beverage Worker’s Permit

Blueberry Pruning Workshop
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
Love juicy, sweet just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join Master Gardeners for a workshop on blueberry pruning.
We’ll view a couple of short videos on blueberry pruning basics: when to prune, choosing which canes to cut, and where to cut them. We’ll discuss tools, garden sanitation, and how pruning is part of a sustainable and organic approach to blueberry plant care. Then we’ll head out to the on-site blueberry patch to practice our skills. This entails a 5-10 minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive.
Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them.
Registration Required: No admission without advance registration at http://bpt.me/4453272
For more information: (564) 397-5738 erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening

Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces workshop
2020-03-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Washougal Community Library, 1661 C Street, Washougal, WA 98671, USA, Washougal, Washington, 98671, United States
Growing Vegetables in Small Slaces Workshop – March 3. From Asparagus to Zucchini, vegetables are delicious, nutritious and fun to grow. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, each type of vegetable has its own peculiar preferences about soil, light, water and season. Join Joan Veach as she shares insight into growing a variety of vegetables in our Pacific Northwest climate. You will learn about planting times, using fertilizer and lime, and when to prune/pinch/hill-up or tie-up your different plants. March 3, 2020 at 6:30 pm at Washougal Library; 1661 C St, Washougal, WA 98671. For more information: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738. See all of our workshops and events at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/workshops-events/

Adaptive Gardening Workshop
2020-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Cascade Park Community Library, 600 Northeast 136th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684, USA, Vancouver, Washington, 98684, United States
Adaptive Gardening Workshop – March 7. Adaptive gardening involves making small modifications to accommodate a gardener’s physical challenges and any barriers to enjoying gardening. This presentation explains how to use different types of exercises to prevent injury, body mechanics and joint preservation to help you safely garden. The presenters will bring examples of adaptive and ergonomic gardening tools and demonstrate how to correctly use them. The presentation will include talking about adapting a creative garden design including pathways, planters, trellises and more to accommodate easy access to plants and safety. March 7, 2020 at 1pm at Cascade Park Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684. For more information: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5735. See all of our workshops and events at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/workshops-events/

On the Road Tour; Interior Images For All the Senses!
2020-03-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Enterprise Rent a Car, 9319 Northeast Highway 99, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA, Vancouver, Washington, 98665, United States
We begin our 2020 tour season with a visit to Dennis’ 7 Dees newest retail store in Bridgeport Village Shopping Center. The focus is on houseplants at this urban plant, gift and design shop. The dynamic Nicole Forbes will inspire us with ideas on the use of greenery and plants for inside the home.
Next up is a tour of Bob’s Red Mill factory in Milwaukie. Bob’s was one of the first flour mills to build labs that tested their product to certify organic and gluten-free compliance. You can shop for hundreds of grains in their store.
Then we’re back to Vancouver to Aitkens Salmon Creek Garden. What could brighten your home’s interior better than a colorful display of orchids? This elegant flower will add grace and color to your home. Learn how they are hybridized and meet “Emeritus Judges” Barbara and Terry who invite us to tour their large greenhouse specializing in orchids and all types of iris.
Thurs., Mar. 12, from 9am to 5pm. Van transportation from Enterprise Rent-A-Car; 9319 NE Hwy 99, Hazel Dell, WA. Cost: $35. Lunch: On your own at Bob’s Red Mill. Online registration required by March 5 at http://bpt.me/4525725. For more information: 360-397-6060 x5738 or erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu.

Mason Bee Workshop
2020-03-14 10:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm – Head House, 1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
The mason bee — our gentle friend and incredible pollinator. Most likely you have these busy native bees in your own yard; you just haven’t met them yet.
Join Master Gardener Vione Graham for an introductory workshop on mason bees. The presentation will cover their role in pollination, their life cycle and habitats and how we can protect these valuable creatures.
Get up and running in time for this mason bee season, now!
This workshop is put on in conjunction with Clark County Public Health – Solid Waste Outreach.
When: Saturday, Mar. 14, 2020 • 10:30 a.m.
Where: 78th Street Heritage Farm – Head House; 1919 NE 78th St., WA 98665
Cost: FREE! No registration necessary.
For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/ workshops-events/.

CANCELLED -- Mason Bee Workshop
2020-03-18 10:00 - 23:30 | La Center Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd,, La Center, WA, 98629, United States
This even has been CANCELLED.

CANCELLED -- Rejuvenating Your Landscape Workshop
2020-03-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Three Creeks Library, 800 NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver, 98685, United States
This event is CANCELLED.

Webinar: COVID19 Farm Roundtable: Emergency and Contingency Plans
2020-03-26 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE
COVID19 Farm Roundtable: Emergency and Contingency Plans
3 pm, March 26, 2020
Join on Zoom: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/919114330

Discussion Leads: Carrie Backman, WSU Wahkiakum County Extension Associate Professor; Michael Gaffney, WSU Extension Assistant Director; Dr. Susan Kerr, WSU Livestock Specialist Emerita; Dr. Mark Schmidt, Epidemiologist and Puget Island, WA market farmer.

Framing: Farmers work under multiple stressors; and COVID19 puts extreme demands on already challenging times. Presenters will share considerations for farm operations in an emergency, tips to help plan for contingencies, and tools to develop plans with your support networks.

Time
What
Discussion Lead

3:00
Welcome and Introductions, and purpose of the call
Carrie Backman, Wahkiakum County Extension Director

3:05
Emergency Preparedness:

Strategic Emergency Management Concerns
Continuity of Operations and Recovery planning

Michael Gaffney, Assistant Director, WSU Extension and CED Unit Director

3:20
Farm Contingency Plans
Susan Kerr, WSU Livestock and Dairy Extension Specialist
Professor Emerita

3:35
Taking Care of Farm and Community: Tips from a Farmer and Epidemiologist
Mark Schmidt, epidemiologist and farmer, Blue Skies Farm

3:50
Farm Roundtable
Carrie Backman and Bruce Craven, Backwater Farm

Cancelled - Small Acreage Expo
2020-04-11 08:30 - 16:00

Person in Charge Training (PIC) – Food Safety for Food Workers
2020-04-28 12:30 - 16:30, 2020-05-14 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-06-16 12:30 - 16:30, 2020-07-15 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-08-11 12:30 - 16:30 | WSU Clark County Extension / Heritage Farm, 1919 Northeast 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States

Grow Your Own Strawberries! Workshop
2020-05-02 10:00 - 12:00
There’s nothing better than a bowl of just-picked, sweet, juicy strawberries harvested from your own garden. Growing strawberries is something you can do without a lot of time or effort. Join Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop on growing strawberries on Saturday, May 2 from 10am to noon. Location (Hazel Dell area) provided upon online registration (link below).
This class will provide an overview of the three different types of strawberries followed by planting and care techniques for each. Common pests and diseases will be discussed and storage and preservation will be covered. The indoor session will be followed by a short excursion to our strawberry patch for some hands-on experience.Getting to the strawberry patch requires a 5-minute walk slightly uphill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water.
Registration Required: No admission without advance registration. https://bpt.me/4496142
For more information: (564) 397-5738 Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening /workshops-events/

Gift Orchid Survival Workshop
2020-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Three Creeks Library, 800 NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver, 98685, United States
Gift Orchid Survival Workshop – May 14. Orchids in bloom make such beautiful gifts, but most of them fail to survive. Janis McBride demonstrates the step-by-step methods that will help you turn those gifts into healthy, colorful, long-blooming orchids in your own home. Understanding how orchids naturally grow provides the basis for the crucial re-potting techniques taught in a hands-on setting – bring you own gift orchid to be repotted. May 14, 2020 at 6pm at Three Creeks Community Library; 800 NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver, WA 98685. For more information: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738. See all of our workshops and events at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/workshops-events/

Grow Your Own Strawberries! Workshop
2020-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
Grow Your Own Strawberries! Workshop

May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

There’s nothing better than a bowl of just-picked, sweet, juicy strawberries harvested from your own garden. Growing strawberries is something you can do without a lot of time or effort. Join Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop on growing strawberries on Saturday, May 2 from 10am to noon. Location (Hazel Dell area) provided upon online registration (link below).
This class will provide an overview of the three different types of strawberries followed by planting and care techniques for each. Common pests and diseases will be discussed and storage and preservation will be covered. The indoor session will be followed by a short excursion to our strawberry patch for some hands-on experience. Getting to the strawberry patch requires a 5-minute walk slightly uphill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water.
Registration Required: No admission without advance registration at https://bpt.me/4516233
For more information: (564) 397-5738 Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening /workshops-events/

Gardening with Native Plants Workshop
2020-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | La Center Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd,, La Center, WA, 98629, United States
Gardening with Native Plants Workshop – May 20. Northwest native plants everywhere from the small balcony garden to acreage. Natives in your garden can be blended with other landscape elements, or go native entirely. Suggestions for various garden situations, native alternatives to common garden plants. May 20, 2020 at 10am at La Center Library; 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center, WA 98629. For more information: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738. See all of our workshops and events at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/workshops-events/

Growing Vegetables from Seed webinar
2020-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
June 20, 2020–Veggie starts are great, but many vegetables grow easily from seeds planted straight into your garden! In fact, some veggies are even happier when grown from seeds. This class will cover where to source your seeds, which vegetables grow best from seeds, when and how to plant and care for your seeds, and much more! Save money, increase plant health, and witness the wonders of veggies grown from
seeds.
Join Ian Wilson of Portland Edible Garden for this fun talk on growing from seed. Saturday, June 20 at 10am.
Register in advance at:
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rceGvqTwsHdGrHZHkCLkDobGDGP4Q1UHs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This workshop is offered in partnership with Clark County Public Health – Solid Waste Outreach. Visit them at https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/ and sign up for the Green Neighbors monthly newsletter.

Contact Erika Johnson at 564-397-5738 or erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu with questions.

Well and Septic System Maintenance Webinar
2020-06-24 18:00 - 20:00
Get Septic Certified and Save Money
Clark County, WA – Do you have a gravity-fed septic system? Did you know Clark County requires you to have your gravity-fed septic system inspected every 3 years? Coming up June 24th, you can join an online webinar that will allow you to inspect the system yourself instead of hiring a professional to do it for you. The workshop is taught by Clark County Public Health and will teach participants how to inspect their septic systems and safely maintain their well water. Completing the workshop and a short exam will certify participants in a one-time inspection of their septic system.
Having your septic system inspected by a professional, costs around $100. Getting certified in our class is only $15, saving homeowners money. “Getting certified is also a good long-term investment and participants will learn how to spot problems faster so they can have them fixed rather than looking at a costly system replacement, , says Teresa Koper, Program Coordinator”
The Small Acreage Program, co-sponsored by Washington State University Clark County Extension and Clark County Public Works Clean Water, will provide information, handouts, and answer landowners’ questions at the workshop.
“Well & Septic Inspection Certification and Maintenance”
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Online Webinar
Registration is $15 per person and class size is limited. To register and find more details visit https://wellandseptic06242020.bpt.me/ or email teresa.koper@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5729.

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Clark County Extension at (564) 397-5729 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Growing a "Greener" Green Lawn webinar
2020-07-20 18:30 - 19:30
July 20, 2020–Learn the latest on establishing, renovating and maintaining turf that meets your needs. Get time-tested tips practiced by golf course superintendents for mowing, mulching, watering and managing weeds without toxic chemicals. Discover eco-lawns and learn where to get more information on low-input lawn care. Speaker Weston Miller serves as associate professor and Extension agent for Oregon State University. He manages the popular Master Gardener TM program for the tri-county Portland metro area. Miller also helps to educate new and aspiring farmers to responsibly steward natural resources and build small-scale enterprises through OSU’s Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship. July 20 form 6:30 to 7:30 PM via Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpd-iprzsjGdbOq0SAwqMiEgO0Xx_TYZff. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This workshop is offered in partnership with Clark County Public Health – Solid Waste Outreach. Visit them at https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/ and sign up for the Green Neighbors monthly newsletter.
Contact Erika Johnson at 564-397-5738 or erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu with questions.

Jam and Jellies – "You Can" Food Preservation Webinar
2020-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Webinar
Learn all the different kinds of jellied products including jams and preserves. Discover alternative methods on how to make these products with low or no sugar and why you can’t add low acid products. You’ll also learn different ways to thicken your product, how to fix jams and jellies that didn’t set, why some jams require added lemon juice, the difference between freezer and regular jam, proper storage and more.
This is the first in a series of 8 classes, take just the ones that interest you or take the entire series. Classes for this series are being held online via Zoom Webinar and are FREE but you MUST pre-register on Brown Paper Tickets. We do suggest a mail-in donation via check to the MFP Program.
Participants will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the class and there will be an extensive Q&A session at the end of the class.
To read more about these classes go to https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/healthwellness/foodpreservation/classes/
