Open Office Hours WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
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…
Chicken Keeping 101
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next online virtual educational offering all about Chickens! Across Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties, ranging from residents with small backyards to those managing large acreage, raise chickens. This…
Planning for an Early Cut Flower Season, Season Extension and Climate Change
Join Regional Small Farms as we dive into cut flowers with Stacy Marshall of Petal & Pitchfork Farm in Poulsbo, WA. Combining an interactive presentation with a walk-through of the annual and perennial fields and…
On Farm Composting: Part 1 Online Class
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk event series all about on-farm composting. This is a two-part series for farmers who want to learn more about building, managing, and making high quality…
On Farm Composting: Part 2 Farm Walk
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk event series all about on-farm composting. This is a two-part series for farmers who want to learn more about building, managing, and making high quality…
NRCS Program Assistance & Support for Small Farms
Join WSU Regional Small Farms and local NRCS staff for a deep dive into Natural Resources Conservation Service assistance and support opportunities for small scale and urban growers. This session will include a presentation from…
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour
GO TO THE PAGE NOW! The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour will be Sunday, August 11th, 2024 from 10am – 4pm! This is an opportunity for the public to visit multiple farms across Kitsap in…
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management: Part 1
Practical strategies for hiring, managing, and supporting farm employees This 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). Running a successful farm business means growing more than crops. It means growing […]
Dirt Talk: Cucumber Beetles
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. Webinar […]
Garlic & Onion Diseases and Integrated Pest Management
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next online educational event. WSU Extension Vegetable Pathologist Dr. Lindsey DuToit will join Laurel Moulton and the WSU Regional Small Farms Team on April 22nd to present a webinar about onion diseases that are becoming more widespread in western Washington. She will focus on identification and integrated pest […]
Processing of Acidified Foods – Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ and Hot Sauces
For farms and food business developing value-added products – this training is a must! Agenda: What is an Acid/Acidified Foods? Microbiological hazards associated with acidified canned foods Importance of pH and water activity pH of common fruits and vegetables Principles of processing of acidified foods Applicable food safety regulations Basic aspects of labeling How to […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Agritourism Series – Value-Added Products & On-Farm Experiences
WSU Regional Small Farms will be hosting a special series of educational Dirt Talk Farm Walks in 2025 throughout Kitsap County in conjunction with the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition farms. This group of dedicated farmers will be sharing their unique experiences and expertise around integrating agritourism as part of your farm business. Join WSU Regional […]