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April 2018
Agricultural Water Management ll – When You Have Too Much!
Farming Under Water? Increased flooding, climate change, development, and exploding beaver populations all have a direct impact on farmers' ability to farm in Western Washington. As with so many things, the less you know now, the more it may cost you later. To help address these challenges and more, WSU King County Extension, Snoqualmie Watershed Improvement District, King Conservation District, and King County are sponsoring a workshop focused on different strategies to help manage excess water on area farms. Join…
Find out more »European Chafer Workshop
We have organized a springtime meeting at the center of the known European Chafer infestation in Burien WA. We will apply for WSDA recertification credits and have arranged for the following topics and speakers. If you are unfamiliar with the European Chafer, visit http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS078E/FS078E.pdf. The intention of the workshop is to engage WSU, OSU, WSDA and WSNLA along with other green industry professionals in a discussion of research and educational priorities for the new pest introduction. Please help spread the…
Find out more »May 2018
Tractor & Farm Machinery Safety Workshop
Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries in the country, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The National Coalition for Ag Safety and Health have identified tractor accidents as the leading cause of deaths and disabling injuries on farms. Tractors cause from one-third to one-half of all farm accidents and fatalities. Most of these accidents can be prevented with adequate safety education. In addition, federal law requires those driving tractors for hire to be at least…
Find out more »October 2018
Agricultural Water Management – Developing A Farm Flood Plan
For Western Washington farmers, the never-ending challenge of water: having too much when you don’t want it and/or not having enough when you need it are top of the list issues. From flooding to questionable water rights, anyone trying to make a living from the land can face these water-centric challenges and more. As with so many things, the less you know, the more it will cost you later. To help address these challenges, WSU King County Extension, Snoqualmie Watershed…
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