Learn the basics of pressure canning, drying and freezing meat fish and poultry. You will also learn the proper method of making jerky. How to select a pressure canner Why you use it When, why and how to freeze Dehydrating meat, fish, poultry and making jerky This class is held in the Main Conference Room […]
Person in Charge: Food Safety Training for Food Workers PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person inCharge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served […]
Gain skills to build a sustainable business in this 10 week small farm 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 […]
Greg York, Business & Cooperative Programs Specialist, USDA Rural Development This free workshop provides an overview of the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. VAPGs may be used for feasibility studies or business plans, working capital, marketing value added agricultural products, and for farm-based renewable energy projects. Discussions will include eligibility, application process, application scoring, […]
Raising Poultry for Meat - 2/13/16 Register and see additional details at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2495040 This workshop is for farms interested in adding poultry production to their marketing mix. The workshop will cover breed selection, nutrition, feeding techniques, shelter requirements, and additional resources for beginning and experienced poultry producers. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet other […]
Blueberry Pruning Love juicy, sweet just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join Master Gardener and landscape designer, Beth Goodnight for a workshop on blueberry pruning, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the 78th Street Heritage Farm; 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665. Free. No registration necessary. We’ll […]
Register at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2499349 Learn how to properly protect, maintain and inspect your septic system and well. Plus save money by getting certified to inspect your own system at home (only for owner-occupied, gravity fed septic systems who didn't perform own inspection previous time). This workshop will cover how to properly maintain your well and septic system […]
You can grow hops in your own backyard! An easy to grow perennial, hops are used in home brewing beer or as an attractive decorative addition to your garden landscape. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn about site selection, how to start and care for the plants, and how to harvest and use them. Join Greg Joyce of Homebrew Exchange, for a workshop […]
Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners to learn about and laugh at birds. First, at 3 Feathers Emu Ranch, we’ll marvel at emus, whimsical-looking relatives of ostriches. Watching the chicks made us think of The Keystone Cops running amok in Jurassic Park. A visit to Blacksheep Farm will give us a glimpse into the breeding, shearing, lambing care that goes into […]
You can grow hops in your own backyard! An easy to grow perennial, hops are used in home brewing beer or as an attractive decorative addition to your garden landscape. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn about site selection, how to start and care for the plants, and how to harvest and use them. Join Greg Joyce of Homebrew Exchange, for a workshop […]
Container gardening is the ultimate problem solver. If you have soil problems or small spaces, you can become a container garden farmer. This tour will help you learn to create a container water garden, grow vegetables in pots, and how to turn your patio or deck into a colorful garden oasis. Thurs., March 24, 2016 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TOUR BEGINS/ENDS: Van […]
Build a Rain Garden! Learn to build beautiful rain gardens that look great in your landscape and improve environmental health! Rain gardens are bowl-shaped flower beds that capture and soak in rain runoff from roofs and driveways, keeping polluted runoff from rushing off to local waterways where it causes erosion, flooding and pollution. Rain gardens use low-maintenance native plants, make great wildlife habitat, […]
Ninety-nine percent of all bugs in our gardens are beneficial – performing admirable duties such as pollination, predation of our pests, decomposition of garden waste, and more. Join Master Gardener Laura Heldreth for a talk on some of our area’s most common beneficial bugs and learn how to attract and support them in your garden. This class includes original photography – see some of our friends […]
Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners to learn about and laugh at birds. First, at 3 Feathers Emu Ranch, we’ll marvel at emus, whimsical-looking relatives of ostriches. Watching the chicks made us think of The Keystone Cops running amok in Jurassic Park. A visit to Blacksheep Farm will give us a glimpse into the breeding, shearing, lambing care that goes into […]
Northwest native plants can be grown anywhere - from the small balcony garden to vast acreage. Natives can be blended with other landscape elements or you can create wildlife habitat and go fully native. Join Master Gardener Micki Stauffer on a photographic journey through a native plant landscape. The talk will include suggestions for using natives in various garden situations and descriptions of native alternatives […]
Simple Drip Irrigation For Your Vegetable Garden Keeping our vegetable gardens adequately watered can be a real challenge during the busy summer months, requiring many hours of vigilance and attention. With a simple drip irrigation system, you can rest assured that your garden’s water needs are being met whether you are in the garden or on vacation! Join Ian Wilson, owner and founder […]
Learn the basics of preserving fruits and fruit mixtures. Discover how to can fruits with low sugar, and how to make sauces, and pie fillings. You will also learn how to determine if the product is safe to eat. You may also take the entire series of 7 classes for $70.00 click here to sign […]
Learn all the different kinds of jellied products and the different ways to thicken your product, making low sugar jellied products, how to fix a jam that will not set, and more. This is the second class in a series of seven classes. You can take just the ones that interest you or take them […]
Learn how to successfully pickle fruits and vegetables. What is the difference between quick pack and fermented pickles? What are some of the pickle pitfalls, and how do you determine if pickles are safe to eat. This is the third class in a series of seven classes. You can take just the ones that interest you or […]
The many varieties of tomatoes can make preserving tomatoes and salsas challenging. Learn how you can safely preserve salsas and tomato products. This is the fourth class in a series of seven classes. You can take just the ones that interest you or take them all! Tickets are available online through Brown Paper Tickets, or […]