BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kitsap County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kitsap County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kitsap County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T154321 CREATED:20230810T034604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T034604Z UID:10000013-1712773800-1712781000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Gardening Course 2024 DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]REGISTER HERE! \nAll classes are on Wednesday evenings\, from 6:30 to 8:30\, on Zoom. Registration includes access to online materials. Classes will be recorded and available to registrants for a limited time after each class. You will receive an email each week with the Zoom link and any additional information. \nBy registering for the entire series\, you receive a discount of $20 over the price of taking each class individually. If you’d like to register for single classes instead\, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/667077937067 \nThis class is geared towards those gardening in the Pacific Northwest\, but the principles can be applied to wherever you grow vegetables! \nPlease contact us at kitsapvegclass@gmail.com with any questions. \n\nJanuary 17–Planning the Garden\n\nSite selection\nMaterials\nTiming\n\n\nJanuary 24–Soil Science for Home Gardeners\n\nBuilding and protecting great soil\nSoil texture and structure\nSoil microorganisms\n\n\nJanuary 31–Seeding and Planting\n\nDirect seeding vs transplanting\nMethods and materials\n\n\nFebruary 7–Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden\n\nIntegrated Pest Management techniques\nCommon pests and diseases\nControl and management strategies\n\n\nFebruary 14–NO CLASS\nFebruary 21–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 1\n\nCarrot\, Cabbage and Squash families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\n\nFebruary 28–Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden\n\nWater and nutrient movement through soil\nHow much and how often to water and feed\nIrrigation and fertilization methods\n\n\nMarch 6–NO CLASS \nMarch 13–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 2\n\nTomato\, Beet and Bean families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\n\nMarch 20–Cover Crops & Mulches\, Worm Composting\n\nCover crops vs mulches\nPlant types and materials\nIntro to composting with worms\n\n\nMarch 27–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 3\, Beneficial Insects\n\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\nMethods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects\n\n\nApril 3–NO CLASS \nApril 10–Edible Perennials\n\nChoosing plants\nTiming and spacing\n\n\nApril 17–Four Season Harvests\n\nCrop choices\nTiming and spacing\n\n\nApril 24–Composting\n\nHow composting works\nMaterials\nMethods and techniques\n\n\n\n[/textblock][/column][/row] \n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/organic-vegetable-gardening-course-2024/2024-04-10/ CATEGORIES:MG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/48/2023/08/366249418_704290665048399_8244957042346534031_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hari%20Stone":MAILTO:hari.stone@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T154321 CREATED:20240409T185557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T185557Z UID:10000214-1712775600-1712779200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Office Hours WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Join WSU Regional Small Farms and the Kitsap Conservation District for our virtual open office hours discussing the Spring 2024 WSDA Local Food Systems Infrastructure Grant. This is a time for farmers to get questions answered from local resource representatives and former grant reviewers. \nThe Local Food System Infrastructure Grant program supports local food supply chains and market access for farms\, ranches\, food processors\, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain. \nThis virtual offering will include overview and discussion of the following topics: \n\nBrief overview of grant\, including allowable costs and ineligible costs\nMaking your application shine: tips to make your grant stand out\nNew and beginning farmer focus: What infrastructure is most needed (pack shed\, walk in or coolbot\, field transportation/processing\, etc)\nThinking ahead to next year’s opportunities\nQ&A with local agriculture resource representatives and former grant reviewers.\n\nIn addition to this local opportunity\, the WSDA has scheduled helpful applicant workshops and provides information and assistance via their grants webpage. \nWhen: April 10th\, 2024 @ 7pm\nWhere: Virtual\nAudience: Farmers and Food Producers\nRegistration: This is an online event. You must register to receive the Zoom link! \n \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event.[/textblock][/column][/row] \n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/open-office-hours-wsda-local-food-system-infrastructure-grant/ CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/48/2024/04/Open-Office-Hours-WSDA-Grant-Spring-2024_FB-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR