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SUMMARY:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Practical strategies for hiring\, managing\, and supporting farm employees\nThis webinar is ideal for farmers\, farm managers\, and anyone responsible for building and leading a farm crew\, particularly for those at the beginning of hiring and managing crew (3-5 years or under).   \nRunning a successful farm business means growing more than crops.  It means growing a strong\, motivated team.  Join North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program for “Labor on the Farm“ with Emily Asmus of Welcome Table Farm and Seth Hunt from the North Olympic Development Council (NODC) as Part One of a two-part series on farm employee management. The experienced guest speakers will dig into practical strategies for hiring\, managing\, and supporting farm employees. Participants will: \n\nLearn how to write compelling job descriptions. \n\n\nRecruit the right employees and build a positive\, productive workplace culture. \n\n\nParticipate in an interactive breakout session to share real-world challenges and successes around hiring\, firing\, and retaining employees. \n\n\nLearn how to turn past management struggles into tools for better leadership and a stronger farm team. \n\nGuest speakers include Emily Asmus of Welcome Table Farm from Walla Walla\, WA and Seth Hunt from North Olympic Development Council from Clallam and Jefferson County.   \nPre-registration is required to receive a Zoom link. Register Now! \n  \nThis program is funded in part by an award from USDA Rural Developments Rural Business Development Grant program. USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer\, and lender.   \n WSU 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 Kellie Henwood (121 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock WA / kellie.henwood@wsu.edu / 360-379-5610 ext. 201) at least two weeks prior to the event.   \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/farm-human-resources-and-employee-management-part-1/
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SUMMARY:Dirt Talk: Cucumber Beetles
DESCRIPTION:Join the WSU Regional Small Farms Team for a presentation and discussion about cucumber beetles and the Integrated Pest Management strategies for managing them. Both striped and spotted cucumber beetles are difficult to manage and have become more frequent and impactful pests in crops such as squash\, cucumbers\, dahlias and others in western Washington. \nWebinar Highlights: \n– Lifecycle and Identification: Understand the biology and identification of these pests. \n– Management Recommendations: Learn research-based strategies for effective pest control. \n– Farmer Insights: Hear from local farmers\, Brian MacWorter of Butler Green Farms and Teddy Krause from the Kitsap Conservation Districts GRACE Garden\, about practical tools and techniques they have found useful. \nInteractive Discussion: Engage in a dynamic discussion and share your experiences with fellow farmers. Your participation is highly encouraged to foster a collaborative learning environment. \nRegistration Details \nDate: April 17\, 6 p.m. 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Online event!\nAudience: Farmers and Producers\nRegistration link: You must register to receive the Zoom link for the class. REGISTER NOW! \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/dirt-talk-cucumber-beetles/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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