Clark County

Prediabetes Risk Screening Event
2021-06-14 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
One in three adults have prediabetes. More than 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Without taking action, many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years. Adults with prediabetes can learn to make healthy changes that can cut their risk of type 2 diabetes in half. Find out your risk level by registering for the free prediabetes risk screening event and learn about steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Twenty-minute appointments available between 3:00-7:00 pm on June 14th.

Diabetes Prevention Program Information Session
2021-06-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
This CDC-led program is helping people across the country reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly 60% (and more than 70% in those over 60!). Interested in learning more about the Diabetes Prevention Program? Take the pre-diabetes risk-test now to see if you are eligible! Sign up for the Zero Session to learn more about the program and how you can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Prediabetes Risk Screening Event
2021-07-12 15:00 - 19:00
One in three adults have prediabetes. More than 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Without taking action, many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years. Adults with prediabetes can learn to make healthy changes that can cut their risk of type 2 diabetes in half. Find out your risk level by registering for the free prediabetes risk screening event and learn about steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Twenty-minute appointments available between 3:00-7:00 pm on July 12th.

Prediabetes Risk Screening at Rosauers Supermarkets
2021-07-14 12:00 - 2021-07-15 15:00 | Rosauers Supermarkets, 101 S 47th Avenue, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
Join us on July 14th & 15th at Rosauers Supermarkets in Ridgefield, WA anytime between 12:00-3:00 p.m. to discover your risk for Prediabetes and learn about recommended next steps for cutting your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes in half!
Can’t make it? Take the online risk test.
Contact Zena Edwards at 564-397-5700 or zena_edwards@wsu.edu to learn more.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
2021-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain is a series of small group workshops designed specifically for people who suffer from chronic pain of any type. Learn techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, and poor sleep; nutrition; appropriate use of medications and more. Register now for the information session July 14th from 1:00-2:00 pm then weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:30 pm through August 25th.

Get to Gather Farm Tour
2021-07-17 10:30 - 12:30
What: Get to Gather – Farm Tour (this will be an in-person outdoor tour, limited # of people – up to 15 households, and masks are optional)
When: Saturday, July 17th, 2021 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $10/household (plus reg fee)
Registration: https://farmtour071721.eventbrite.com
For questions contact: terry.koper@wsu.edu

Workshop: Is a Small Farm In Your Future?
2021-08-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom
Being offered: Statewide, Online, Bilingually, and for FREE – Tuesday August 3rd, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Se ofrece: en todo el estado, en línea, bilingüe y GRATIS: martes 3 de agosto de 5:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
¡Curso traducido al Español! This course will be offered with Spanish language interpretation and facilitation.
This entry-level course will be offered in a one-night intensive workshop-style and was designed to help those interested in exploring the development of a small farm enterprise. It will either weed or feed you!

Este curso de nivel de entrada se ofrecerá en un estilo de taller intensivo de una noche y fue diseñado para ayudar a aquellos interesados en explorar el desarrollo de una pequeña empresa agrícola. ¡Te desmalezará o te dará de comer!

Prediabetes Risk Screening
2021-08-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Online via Zoom
One in three adults have prediabetes. More than 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Without taking action, many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years. Adults with prediabetes can learn to make healthy changes that can cut their risk of type 2 diabetes in half. Find out your risk level by registering for the free prediabetes risk screening event and learn about steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Twenty-minute appointments available between 3:00-7:00 pm on August 9th.

Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop
2021-08-18 18:00 - 20:30
Get Septic Certified and Save Money
“Well & Septic Inspection Certification and Maintenance”
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Online Webinar

Registration is $15 per person and payments will be mailed in. To register and find more details visit https://ws08182021.eventbrite.com/ or email terry.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. ###

Livestock and Pasture Management Workshop
2021-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Livestock and Pasture Management – Online Zoom Workshop

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Registration is $10+fees per household. To register and find more details visit https://pasture08252021.eventbrite.com or call 564-397-5729 or email terry.koper@wsu.edu
Join the Small Acreage Program for an online Zoom workshop that will teach techniques and practices to renovate and establish pastures to keep them greener, healthier and more productive. WSU Extension livestock and forage specialist, Gary Fredricks, who will cover grass and forage options, methods and equipment used for renovating pastures, forage quality, livestock health, and grazing practices that will improve pasture and water quality. Participants may show hay samples for help with evaluating quality. Terry Koper, Program Coordinator says, “This workshop will be a great chance for folks to learn how to improve their pastures and keep them producing healthy forage for their animals.”
This workshop is hosted by Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension, co-sponsored by Clark County Public Works Clean Water.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Clark County Extension at 564-397-5733 prior to the event.

Diabetes Prevention Program
2021-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online via Zoom
If you’re living with prediabetes, losing 5-7% of your body weight can help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The problem? Knowing where to start and how to make changes that last. Luckily, CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program can help. This could be the year you change your life. Are you ready? Sign up today!

Harvest Celebration - tour of farms
2021-09-18 10:00 - 15:00
Come celebrate the bounty of Clark County agriculture at this free family-friendly event.
Saturday, September 18th, 2021 10am-3pm

Whole Farm Planning - begins
2021-09-21 17:30 - 20:30
Statewide class-series begins Sept 21st, Tuesday evenings.
Registration details coming soon.

Living on the Land - class series begins
2021-10-06 18:00 - 21:00
Small Acreage Program

Wednesdays 5:30pm-8:30pm October 6 – Dec 15, 2021

Weeds Management Workshop
2021-10-20 18:00 - 20:00
Workshop Teaches about Weeds to Look Out for and Management Approaches

“Weed Management Workshop”
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Online via Zoom

To register and find more details visit https://weeds102021.eventbrite.com
or call 564-397-5729 or email terry.koper@wsu.edu

Clark County, WA – Join the Small Acreage Program for an online Zoom workshop that will highlight weeds of the Pacific Northwest and recommended management approaches to reduce weeds on your land, pastures, and gardens. Clark County Vegetation Management’s Justin Collell will present. Terry Koper, Program Coordinator says, “This workshop will be a great chance for folks to learn how to identify and reduce weeds on their land.”

This workshop is hosted by Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension, co-sponsored by Clark County Public Works Clean Water.

Land Stewardship and Farm Tour: Baurs Corner Farm
2021-10-23 10:00 - 11:30
Baurs Corner Farm Tour Highlights Stewardship
Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ridgefield, WA
Cost: $10+fees per household
Pre-registration is required at: https://tour102321.eventbrite.com
In-person, wearing MASKS is REQUIRED

Questions: email terry.koper@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5729.

Clark County, WA – WSU Clark County Extension’s Small Acreage Program invites participants to tour Baurs Corner Farm in Ridgefield, WA that was recognized for stewardship efforts in 2021. The twenty-nine-acre farm sustainably grows hazelnuts. The Baurs planted their hazelnut orchard in 2018 while implementing practices to reduce mud and control runoff to reduce negative impacts to soil and water quality, such as planting a riparian buffer strip. Participants will have the opportunity to see a hedgerow, composting bins, dahlias, fruit trees, barns and chickens on this beautiful farm. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about old tractors and dry farming.

The Small Acreage Program, co-sponsored by WSU Clark County Extension and Clark County Clean Water Program.

Terry Koper, Small Acreage Program Coordinator, says “The Baur’s are a great example in our county, modelling stewardship practices that keep streams and ground water healthy.” These property tours are guided educational events focused on teaching stewardship practices and are open to everyone.

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

Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club
2021-11-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-11-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
WSU Extension Clark County Extension is hosting a 7-week Aging Mastery® Book Club.
The program will launch on November 1st. Participants need to RSVP by October 25th, 2021.
Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club participants located in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat, Lewis, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Grays Harbor, Skagit, Okanogan counties and the Colville Reservation get a complimentary Aging Mastery®️ Starter Kit valued at $30.
People in other Washington state locations are welcome to participate by purchasing the Aging Mastery®️ Starter Kit directly from the National Council on Aging.

About the Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club
The Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club helps individuals create their own playbook for aging well via actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, peer support, and incentives. The program encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. People get a chance to meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to their peers, and become more involved in their community.

Meeting Details
People can join by Zoom or phone and have a choice between two days and times:
Monday evenings, 5-6 pm, November 1st – December 13th https://bit.ly/3v4zmdB
-OR-
Tuesday mornings, 10-11 am, November 2nd – December 14th https://bit.ly/3iWbtzY
People can also RSVP to susan.lassman@wsu.edu.
Meet Susan Lassman, Aging Mastery® Leader for WSU Extension Clark County

“This program is very exciting because it informs people about many areas of their lives that they could improve to help them live more fully and functionally. It is never too late to learn new things and change habits.”
I have worked in many areas over the years. I retired from DSHS in Washington 12 years ago where I was then working for Home & Community Services. I was a Social Worker and worked with seniors & disabled folks on Medicaid. I have also worked in the nutrition field in the past as well, with all age groups.
I enjoy helping others in whatever area they may need assistance. I have had many volunteer positions over the years including, Meals on Wheels, Hospice, and the Humane Society to name a few. I have helped friends when they were moving to downsize and sell some of their items. I try to supply people with resources to contact as well.
I like to sew, read, watch informative programs on TV, work on home projects and spend time with family and friends.

Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop
2021-11-03 18:00 - 20:30
Well & Septic Inspection Certification and Maintenance and Self-Inspection Certification Workshop

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Online via Zoom

Registration is $15 per household. To register and find more details visit ws110321.eventbrite.com or email terry.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.

Utilizing Cover Crops to Build Healthy Soils
2021-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Justin O’Dea, Regional Agriculture Specialist Faculty of WSU Extension, will teach about utilizing cover crops and how to improve your farm or garden by improving the health of your soil by incorporating this form of organic matter, adding soil nutrients, and increasing soil biodiversity.
The Small Acreage Program, co-sponsored by Washington State University Clark County Extension and Clark County Public Works Clean Water, will lead the tour with the farmer.
Location: Online via Zoom
Date: Thursday November 4th, 2021
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Cost: $10 per household
Register at: https://covercrop110421.eventbrite.com
WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop
2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:30
Well & Septic Inspection Certification and Maintenance and Self-Inspection Certification Workshop

Thursday, December 2, 2021
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Registration is $15 per household. To register and find more details visit ws120221.eventbrite.com or email terry.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.

Ag Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
2022-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Growing Profitable Farms
Online farm business planning course starts Jan 11!
Farming can be a good economic opportunity as well as a great lifestyle choice. However, success requires that farming be viewed as an enterprise that must sustain itself and the farm family for the long term. Beginning farmers must look at their farm like any new business venture, while existing operations considering diversification or expansion must evaluate how changes can affect land, labor, capital, and family resources.
WSU Snohomish County Extension and WSU Clark County Extension, in partnership with Snohomish Conservation District, will offer Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship to help new and current farmers gain skills in business planning, risk management, and direct marketing. The entire course will be offered online using the Zoom platform.
The course runs Tuesday evenings January 11, 2022 through March 29, 2022, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, a total of twelve weeks.
The curriculum features a full line-up of speakers including business professionals, marketing specialists, and successful farm owners with a special emphasis on the financial, risk, and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. During the course, participants are guided in developing a business plan they can use to help finance and grow a new enterprise or expand an existing farm-based business.
Class size is limited and always fills quickly. Pre-paid registration is required. Cost for the twelve-week course is $200. To register, visit Snohomish.WSU.edu/AgEnt.
Comments from graduates include, “The unique opportunity to hear from fellow successful farmers and business mentors is one of a kind.” “Thank you for saving me from making a $100,000 mistake!” and “The opportunity to evaluate my enterprise and make informed decisions is invaluable, after all the best place to make mistakes is on paper.”
Much of the strength of the Cultivating Success program lies with the network of speakers including farmers, business and marketing professionals, organizations, and others that provide farmer students with the expertise, real-world examples, and resources necessary to develop a successful farm enterprise.
Facilitators for the course include Bobbi Lindemulder, cattle rancher and District Operations Program Manager for the Snohomish Conservation District; Kate Ryan, grower and Agriculture Program Coordinator for WSU Snohomish County Extension; and Terry Koper, Small Acreage Program Coordinator for WSU Clark County Extension. Course sponsors include Snohomish Conservation District and Snohomish County Farm Bureau.
For more information on the course, contact Kate Ryan, (425) 357-6024, kate.ryan@wsu.edu or Terry Koper, (564) 397-5729, terry.koper@wsu.edu.
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. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Karie Christensen at 6705 Puget Park Dr. Snohomish, WA (425) 357-6039 christensen4@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.
Selling direct to consumers at a farmers market can be one component of a sustainable farm business plan. Photo by Kate Ryan

Diabetes Prevention Program
2022-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
1 in 3 adults have prediabetes. More than 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Without taking action, many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years. WSU Extension Clark County’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help participants make lasting changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. With just modest lifestyle changes, participants can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half. “Prevent T2 Diabetes” is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Participants will learn to:

Eat healthy
Add physical activity to lifestyle
Manage stress
Stay on track when eating out
Stay motivated
Solve problems that get in the way of healthy habits

New year-long program starting soon!

Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop
2022-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
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 February 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 to self-inspect their own septic system every other time.
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 Terry 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 System Maintenance and Septic Self -Inspection Certification”
Thursday, February 24, 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Online Zoom Webinar
Registration is $15+fees per person and payments will be mailed in. To register and find more details visit https://ws022422.eventbrite.com/ or email terry.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.

Well and Septic System Workshop
2022-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom

National Diabetes Prevention Program - Enrollment Deadline
2022-06-02 | Online via Zoom
𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧-𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥!

Launch Party May 14th from 9:00-10:00 am. All classes meet via Zoom. Last day to enroll is June 2nd!

Take the online Prediabetes Risk Test now to find out your risk: https://hipaa.jotform.com/210183717788464

Please contact Courtney Payne at courtney.e.payne@wsu.edu for more information

Small Acreage Expo - Online Workshops June 22nd, 6-8pm
2022-06-22 18:00 - 20:00
16th Annual Small Acreage Expo
Multi-Day Event
Online Evening Workshops: Wed. June 22 and Thurs. June 23 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Field Demonstration Day: Saturday, June 25, 2022 – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For online registration visit: https://SAExpo2022.eventbrite.com
Clark County, WA – WSU Clark County Extension’s Small Acreage Program and the Clark County Public Works Clean Water invite the community to the Sixteenth Annual Small Acreage Expo on the evenings of June 22nd and 23rd, as well as a field day on Saturday, June 25th. This multi-day event will offer online workshops, as well as in-person field demonstrations.
This year’s Small Acreage Expo offers a variety of topics including online workshop topics: Healthy Soil; Livestock and Pasture Management, including Livestock Body Condition Scoring; Regenerative Grazing Practices, and Weeds Management. On Saturday, June 25th there will be a Livestock Footing Installation in the morning and Electric Fence Installation in the afternoon at a residence in Battle Ground. Livestock footing can reduce mud and improve the health of your livestock. Electric fencing can be useful for rotational grazing and livestock assisted weed management purposes. There will also be ongoing tours that will highlight land stewardship practices, such as a 3-bin composting system, drainage, and a vegetated buffer zone along Salmon Creek. Come enjoy a catered lunch from Simply Thyme or bring your own, under a beautiful covered bridge that overlooks Salmon Creek. This gorgeous small acreage offers access to walk a trail along the creek, pet horses, and play outdoor volleyball with your family. For online registration visit: https://SAExpo2022.eventbrite.com
Pre-registration costs $10-$15 (depending on if you choose to include lunch) for the entire event. For questions contact terry.koper@wsu.edu.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Extension Clark County at (564) 397-5729 at least two weeks prior to the event.
