WSU Extension Celebrates 12th Annual Small Acreage Expo Saturday, April 8, 2017  -   8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA Vancouver, WA –    WSU Clark County Extension and the Clark County Public Works Clean Water Program invite the community to the twelfth annual Small Acreage Expo on Saturday, […]

Homeowners with septic systems and wells are invited to attend the Well and Septic workshop to learn valuable tips about maintaining their septic system and protecting their water supply. Clark County homeowners with owner-occupied, gravity fed septic systems can get certified to perform their own septic inspection at the workshop, saving money while learning important […]

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 […]

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. […]

Homeowners with septic systems and wells are invited to attend the Well and Septic workshop to learn valuable tips about maintaining their septic system and protecting their water supply. Clark County homeowners with owner-occupied, gravity fed septic systems can get certified to perform their own septic inspection at the workshop, saving money while learning important […]

This workshop will teach participants how to landscape with native plants, covering good deer resistant, drought tolerant and flood tolerant plants, and tips to create different garden layouts. Participants will learn from Vanessa Gardner Nagel, professional landscape designer on how to prevent erosion, address drainage challenges, and plan rain gardens. When: August 22, 6-8pm Where: 4700 […]