Learn the basics of pressure canning, drying and freezing meat, fish and poultry. You will also learn the proper method of making jerky. This is the final class in a series of eight classes. You can take just the ones that interest you or take them all! Tickets are available online through Brown Paper Tickets, or […]
Pre-Diabetes Program Proven, Possible and Powerful Are you pre-diabetic or at risk for type 2 diabetes? People with pre-diabetes often do not experience any symptoms. A person’s risk for diabetes includes a family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, being over the age of 45, being […]
This workshop explores how to improve soil fertility and soil structure through a number of best practices, including no-till and reduced till practices, maintaining biodiversity, organic fertilizers, cover crops, and soil testing. Participants will learn from Dr. Martha Minnich, a WSU Master Gardener and soil chemist for over 30 years. When: July 12, 6-9pm Where: 4700 NE […]
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words” … Tours of farms and properties that follow clean water management practices, such as guttering to reduce mud, fencing to keep animals from eroding streams, composting of manure, and siting of outbuildings to improve efficiency, help participants see what is possible on their own property. Tour […]
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 […]
Learn the newest recommendations for preserving your wild game. This course is for the beginner to advanced hunter who wishes to learn the different ways that they can preserve their game for enjoying year-round. In this class you will learn how to safely prepare your game for preservation whether you are smoking, freezing or home […]
Learn the basics of preserving fruits and fruit mixtures. Discover how to can fruits with full or sugar or low sugar, how to make sauces, and pie fillings just like you buy at the store! You will also learn how to determine if the product is safe to eat, proper storage and much more. You […]
A tour of a 3 acre Horse Homestead in Battle Ground will be offered on Saturday, July 22 and will show participants stewardship practices in action. If you are considering bringing horses onto your property, touring this homestead will demonstrate how rotational grazing and sacrifice areas can keep your small acreage healthy and mud free. […]
Learn all the different kinds of jellied products including jams and the different ways to thicken your product. You will also learn how to make low sugar jams and jellies, how to fix a jam that will not set, and more! This is the second class in a series of eight classes. You can take […]
Learn how to safely make quick pickles including dill and sweet, refrigerated quick pickles, relishes, fruit pickles, chutney and salads. You will learn how vinegar and processing make these pickles safe, how to keep them crisp, how to tell if a recipe is safe and more. These are all quick process pickles that are not […]