The many varieties of tomatoes can make preserving tomatoes and salsas challenging. Learn how you can safely preserve salsas and tomato products, allowable substitutions, why you can’t add more garlic, onions and other ingredients to your salsas and much more including storage and how to tell if your home canned goods are safe. This is […]
Are you looking to add plants to your landscape that may provide beneficial features for both you and the environment? Fresh, homegrown herbs are easy to grow and an economical way to add a little gourmet to your everyday. Many popular herb varieties thrive with low water needs and have flowers that are attractive to […]
Learn the basics of dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and herbs successfully and what is the best equipment to use for drying. Also covered in this class are pre-treatment methods, storage, proper containers, and creative ideas to use your dried products. This is the sixth class in a series of eight classes. Tickets are available online […]
Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with this informative, hands-on pruning class by Monica Maggio. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength, and fruit set of your trees, while simultaneously helping to reduce pest and disease pressure. The morning lecture includes general pruning theory. After a brown bag lunch, the class moves […]
Learn the basics of pressure canning vegetables, beans and soups, how to select a pressure canner, why it is used and its safe use. Learn the correct prep for freezing vegetables, beans and soups, broths and packaging. Also covered is the proper storage of your canned and frozen goods, shelf life and more. This is […]
How to keep productive and sustainable pastures workshop To register and find more details visit https://pasture2019.bpt.me or call 564-397-5729 or email teresa.koper@wsu.edu
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 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 […]
Learn the basics of pressure canning meats, why you use a pressure canner and how to use it safely. Also covered are how to properly package meat, fish and poultry for the freezer and freezing methods. You will also learn how to safely make meat jerky, how to properly store you canned and frozen goods, […]
NOTE: The location of this event has changed to: WA Department of Fish and Wildlife in Ridgefield 5525 S. 11th St. Ridgefield, WA 98642
Serendipity Alpaca Ranch Tour Highlights Stewardship WSU Clark County Extension’s Small Acreage Program invites participants to tour Serendipity Alpaca Ranch in Ridgefield, WA that was recognized for stewardship efforts. The five-acre ranch sustainably keeps alpacas and a couple of goats. Participants will have the opportunity to see grazing control options and different fencing types, as […]