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Program Contact: Loren Imes, Master Gardener/Food Systems Coordinator
(360) 639-6059 • loren.imes@wsu.edu

Agroforestry Options for Small Farms

Carrie Brausieck, Resource Planner for the Snohomish County Conservation District discussed agroforestry options for small farms at the November 2020 presentation of the Whidbey Island Growers Association. She was joined by Kyle Flack of Bell's Farm…

So You Want to Start a Farm?

*Update* Recorded video of this session is here https://vimeo.com/480547822/610280ead0 and links to all of the recorded presentations can be found here. StartUp Washington, a website for those looking to start their own business created by…

Selling to Wholesale Customers

Katherine Myrvold, Sales and Farmer Training Programs Coordinator for Viva Farms discussed wholesale market channels at the October 2020 presentation of the Whidbey Island Growers Association. You can view the recording here https://youtu.be/VgnEOsNOrVo Viva Farms…

KN95 Masks Available to Island County Farmers

I have limited numbers of KN95 masks available to Camano and Whidbey farmers for free courtesy of the Island County Department of Emergency Management and the State of Washington. KN95 masks have been in short…

Pesticide Pre-License Review Webinars

WSU is offering two types of Pesticide Pre-License Review Webinars before the November – March training season. Pre-license Exam Review webinars are for people preparing to take the Washington state pesticide applicator exams. For more…

Free Drive-in Wi-Fi at Extension Offices

Both WSU Extension Island County offices in Coupeville and on Camano Island at the Camano Multi-Purpose Center (Blue Building) offer free drive-in Wi-Fi hotspots accessible in the parking areas to provide internet access for Washingtonians…

Resources and Recording of July Whidbey Island Growers Association Presentation on Ag Resiliency and Climate Change

We had a great discussion at the July meeting of the Whidbey Island Growers Association. The topic was Agricultural Resiliency and Climate Change and featured three excellent speakers: Bennett LaFond, Snohomish Conservation District Eli Wheat,…

Asian Giant Hornet Presentation to Washington State Beekeepers Association

WSU Extension Island County Director Dr. Tim Lawrence recently made a presentation to the Washington State Beekeepers Association on the Asian Giant Hornet. Learn of the threat they pose to honey bees, and what beekeepers…

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