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SUMMARY:Farm Grants From Start to Finish: Budgets\, Logistics\, Reports
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nJoin WSU Regional Small Farms and North Olympic Development Council for a webinar about the meat and potatoes (the logistics) of grants for your farm business. Have you wondered if a grant is the answer to all your farm’s needs? Participants will learn about the opportunities and realities of not only finding the right grant fund to match your needs\, but also the administrative logistics required to fulfill the grant deliverables. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand key factors determining their readiness to apply for grants\nInterpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to assess which ones align best with their needs and vision\nUnderstand and sketch a grant budget and timeline\, and develop outputs and outcomes\nComprehend the financial implications and administrative requirements of managing a grant\nCreate a system for tracking and reporting progress toward outputs and outcomes\n\nThe class will mix instruction with hands-on learning and practice to help you decide if grants could be right for you. \nSpeakers include Angela Glore and Paul Shiefen from the North Olympic Development Council. \nThis class is open to farmers in Clallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap Counties. \nPhoto credit: picture inside a large hoop house with tomatoes growing at Chi’s Farm. \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. \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 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.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/farm-grants-from-start-to-finish-budgets-logistics-reports/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Peace of Mind for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Crop Insurance for the Small Farm\nREGISTER NOW \nJoin WSU Regional Small Farms and North Olympic Development Council for a FREE webinar on USDA Crop Insurance\, covering how to assess farm risks and choose the right coverage to protect your crops from weather\, disease\, pests\, and market shifts. Learn about available and underutilized USDA programs geared towards the small to mid-sized farm to safeguard your business. \nMarch 11th from 10-11:30am. \nPre-registration is required to obtain the Zoom link. \nThis class is open to farmers in Clallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap Counties. \nSpeakers: \nLacey Menasco – USDA Risk Management Agency\, FPAC\nPaul Shiefen – North Olympic Development Council \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. \nPhoto caption: colorful photo of organic vegetables from Red Dog Farm. \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 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.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/peace-of-mind-for-farmers/
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops for On-farm Water Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Cover Crops for On-farm Water Conservation and No-till Seed Drill Demonstration \nPresented by Clallam County Conservation District and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. \nFree!  \nFarmers who attend the event may be eligible to receive free cover crop seed for their farms from the Clallam Conservation District. \nIn agriculture\, cover crops are plants that are planted to cover the soil rather than for the purpose of being harvested. Using cover crops on your farm provides numerous benefits\, such as improving soil health\, slowing erosion\, controlling weeds and pests\, and enhancing water availability. This class will specifically focus on cover crops for soil and water conservation. Each year\, drought conditions are becoming especially hard on farmers\, who need consistent water to be able to grow their crops. In this class\, participants will learn how cover crops can be most effectively employed for the conservation of soil moisture and increasing water holding capacity. The last hour of the class will be spent on a nearby farm utilizing cover crops with a demonstration of a no-till seed drill\, a critical tool in the ever evolving climate-smart soil health practices. Participants are expected to drive to the farm on their own. Please dress for the weather and bring your own water and snacks if needed. \nDate: Thursday\, October 17th from 10am-1pm\nAddress: Crescent Board Room\, PUD #1 of Clallam County\, 104 Hooker Rd\, Sequim\, WA 98382\n*Address of nearby farm will be given after registration*\nIntended audience: farmers\, small acreage landowners/homesteaders\, crop and livestock producers. \nRegistration: Please only register if you plan to attend. Space is limited. If you cannot make the class please email Kellie Henwood at kellie.henwood@wsu.edu within 48 hours of scheduled event. \n \nThis class made possible with funding from the Washington Department of Ecology and Washington Conservation Commission’s Sustainable Farms and Fields Program. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Kellie Henwood\, kellie.henwood@wsu.edu\, WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/cover-crops-for-on-farm-water-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]Join WSU Regional Small Farms and WSU NWREC at the 2nd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day!  \nVisit the sweetpotato trial fields at the WSU Northwest Research and Extension Center in Mt. Vernon to see side by side comparison of common commercial varieties\, Washington farmer recommended varieties\, new wireworm resistant lines and unreleased breeding lines from the USDA sweetpotato program that are being assessed for western WA growing conditions. Different planting and growing techniques will be on display\, such planting slips horizontally vs. vertically\, the use of black plastic mulch vs. no mulch and growing sweetpotatoes vertically on a trellis. Results of research trials will be discussed.  \n  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   \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. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/2nd-annual-sweetpotato-field-day/
LOCATION:WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Education Center\, 16650 WA-536\, Mount Vernon\, 98273
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:On Farm Composting: Part 2 Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] 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 compost for use on your farm. Please see details below for Part 2 which is an in-person farm walk. \n—– \nOn-Farm Composting Part 2 – Farm Walk\nDate: June 4th\, 2024\, from 2pm – 4pm\nLocation: South Kitsap – Address will be given at time of registration\nAudience: Farmers \nThis second class will be in-person at Rokalu Farms in South Kitsap. Bob Gilby\, owner of Rokalu Farm\, will be going over composting practices implemented on his farm and discussing:\n– Troubleshooting common compost pile problems\n– Infrastructure needed\n– The farms composting methods (what kind of piles/systems do they make? How much compost is produced?)\n– How they utilize compost on-farm\n– Q&A with Bob and Farmer Networking \nRegistration:\nPlease only register for the farm walk portion of the series if you plan to attend as there is limited space for this event. If you register and are unable to come\, we kindly ask that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open up registration to other interested farmers.\nIf you go to register and there are no spaces available\, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list. \n  \n \n  \nPlease note – If you want to register for both classes in this series: you must select the date of the first class on Brown Paper Ticket registration\, add to cart\, and then click “continue shopping”. Go back to the registration and select the second date of the class and add that one to the cart. Finally\, click “Check out” and you should see registrations for both dates in your cart. For questions please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu \n \nAbout the Presenters: \nKellie Henwood with the WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council and small farms educator. \nBob Gilby is the owner of Rokalu Farm in South Kitsap and is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council. \n\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 accommodation 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.[/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/farm-composting-part-2-farm-walk/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Debt - Leveraging Loans to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]Pre-register to receive the zoom link here \nWho is this class for?: Farms & value-added businesses in Clallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap Counties who have been in operation for 3+ years who are looking to expand\, assess options of approaching debt in a profitable way.  \nClass Description: In partnership with North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Come learn about ag lending opportunities and supports available to navigate smart debt to grow your farm or food business – from federal loan programs to local peer-to-peer investment. This class goes beyond loan program overviews and more into the nuts and bolts of how to make decisions to access capital at times of growth. Also hear directly from a farmer how she has successfully taken on and leveraged different lending opportunities to profitably scale up her business. Other examples of successful business strategies will be shared. Let’s demystify debt together!  \nSpeakers:   \n\nKaryn Williams\, Red Dog Farm\, Chimacum \n\n\nLocal Investing Opportunities Network (LION) with resources provided by Clallam’s Local Dollars and Cents \n\n\nSteve King\, Chief Loan Officer\, USDA Farm Service Agency \n\n\nJesika Harper\, VP of AgVision from AgWest \n\n\nStephanie Lachman\, Business Lender\, Craft3  \n\nFacilitated by Elise Wright with North Olympic Development Council and Kellie Henwood with WSU Regional Small Farms Program.   \nThis will be recorded and available to view on our WSU Online Learning Library.   \n  \nWSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event.   [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/demystifying-debt-leveraging-loans-grow-business/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:On Farm Composting: Part 1 Online Class
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] 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 compost for use on your farm. Please see details below for Part 1 which is a virtual class. Part 2 will be an in person farm walk. You can register for one or both classes through the same Brown Paper Ticket registration link or go here for full class info. \n——- \nOn-Farm Composting: Part 1 – Online Class\nDate: May 21st\, 2024\, from 6pm 7:30pm \nWhere: Online Via Zoom (you must register to get Zoom link!) \nAudience: Farmers \nThis first class will be online with Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Coordinator who will be joined by Bob Gilby of Rokalu Farms. They will be delivering the following topics along with Q&A time for local farmers at the end: \n\n Introducing the compost process what is happening and why?\nCalculating C:N ratios and overview types of compost systems (windrows\, static piles\, aeration\, enclosed systems)\nManagement of composting to reduce pathogens and risk\, along with Food Safety considerations (Organic Certification\, food and produce safety requirements)\nOverview of a local on-farm compost system\nTroubleshooting common compost pile problems.\nFarmer Q&A\n\nRegistration: Please note that you must register to get the Zoom link for this class.  \nIf you want to register for both classes in this series: you must select the date of the first class on Brown Paper Ticket registration\, add to cart\, and then click “continue shopping”. Go back to the registration and select the second date of the class and add that one to the cart. Finally\, click “Check out” and you should see registrations for both dates in your cart. For questions please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu \n \n \n  \nAbout the Presenters: \nKellie Henwood with the WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council and small farms educator. \nBob Gilby is the owner of Rokalu Farm in South Kitsap and is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council. \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 accommodation 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. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/farm-composting-part-1-online-class/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Market Channels for Farm and Food Enterprises Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register in order to receive zoom link. \nThis webinar is for the diversified grower or food producer looking to expand their market channels or learn about existing channels from experienced panel of speakers. \nTopics Include: \n-Hear from a panel of experienced farmers and buyers \n-Identifying diverse market channels and tips for accessing new markets (this includes wholesale) \n-Expanding your current market channels \n \nSee the event on the Regional Small Farms website\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/market-channels-farm-food-enterprises-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Producers
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Are you a red meat PRODUCER who sells to local and regional customers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! \nWhen: Tuesday March 26th \n9:30am-4pm \nMorning Session \n\nInteractive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck!\nDiscussion: how do you maximize value from your animals\nDiscussion: what are consumer preferences and why it matters\n\nAfternoon Session \n\nWSDA Grant & Assistance Opportunities and Regulatory Q&A\nDiscussion: how do you communicate with and keep customers\nDiscussion: what affects meat quality\, yield\, and value\nDiscussion: does your price reflect your full cost of production\n\nWhere: Sequim High School \n601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, WA \nCost: $25 includes lunch and materials \nLimit to 10 participants \nPre-registration is required and you must be a meat producer in order to participate (this is not for the general public). Questions? Contact Sarah Lemon at the WSDA\, sarah.lemon@agr.wa.gov or call (206) 743-4169 \n \nPhoto of Meat Science mobile meat truck\, credit WSU.  \n\nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who notify us by March 1\, 2024 at 206-743-4169. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. \nThis program is offered in partnership through Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture with grant funding from USDA NIFA – Western Extension Risk Management Education for Meat and Poultry Processing. \n[/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/red-meat-butchery-workshop-producers/
LOCATION:Sequim High School\, 601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Processors
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]Are you a small to mid-size PROCESSOR who works with local or regional producers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! \nWhen: Monday March 25th \n9:30am-4pm \nMorning Session \n\nInteractive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck!\nDiscussion: how do you improve efficiency to increase profitability\nDiscussion: what are consumer preferences and why it matters\n\nAfternoon Session \n\nWSDA Grant & Assistance Opportunities and Regulatory Q&A\nDiscussion: how do you communicate with and keep customers\nDiscussion: what affects meat quality\, yield\, and value\nDiscussion: does your price reflect your full costs\n\nWhere: Sequim High School \n601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, WA \nCost: $25 includes lunch and materials \nLimit to 10 participants \nPre-registration is required and you must be a meat processor in order to participate (this is not for the general public). Questions? Contact Sarah Lemon at the WSDA\, sarah.lemon@agr.wa.gov or call (206) 743-4169 \n \nPhoto of Meat Science mobile meat truck\, credit WSU.  \n\nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who notify us by March 1\, 2024 at 206-743-4169. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.  \nThis program is offered in partnership through Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture with grant funding from USDA NIFA – Western Extension Risk Management Education for Meat and Poultry Processing.  \n[/textblock][/column][/row]
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LOCATION:Sequim High School\, 601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382\, United States
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SUMMARY:Compost Heat Recovery System at Kitsap Farms
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Join Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk out at Kitsap Farms in Hansville\, WA. Angie Cordiano and Harold Hogan will share with local farmers their new compost heat recovery system that they built to heat their fish house\, eliminating their need to continuously run heaters. They will be sharing how other farmers can build their own radiant heat systems in any greenhouse setting to extend their growing season and save on energy costs.     \n  \nDiscussion will be focused on:  \n\nTour of the Kitsap Farms Aquaponics system and set up \nOverview of their newly built Compost Heat Recovery System and step by step walk through of how it was built and benefits to the farm \nTips & tricks – things they learned from the process \nSharing resources and funding they received \nDiscussion from farmers in attendance\n\n\nIn addition\, they will provide their project plans to farmers who may be interested in building their own radiant heat system for greenhouse settings.    \n  \nRegistration Details  \nDate: March 14th\, 2024\, from 2pm – 4pm (in-person event!)  \nLocation:  – Address will be provided to registered attendees  \nAudience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers Only  \nRegistration link:  \n \nPlease only register for the farm walk if you plan to attend as there is limited space for this event. If you register and are unable to come\, we kindly ask that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open up registration to other interested farmers.    \nIf you go to register and there are no spaces available\, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list.  \n  \nMore about Kitsap Farms:  \nAngela and Harold have been residents of Kitsap County for over 10 years.  Angela grew up in New York City and works in insurance providing crop and other types of agriculture insurance.  Harold grew up on his family’s dairy farm outside of Dallas\, TX.  Together they own and operate Kitsap Farms\, an aquaponic farm in Hansville.  The vegetables consist of fancy lettuce\, herbs\, and other greens.  The fish are Blue Nile Tilapia\, fancy goldfish and one pet Koi fish!    \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]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/compost-heat-recovery-system-kitsap-farms/
LOCATION:Kitsap Farms\, 8231 NE 360th St\, Hansville\, WA\, 98340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T171500
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SUMMARY:Marketing: Tell Your Story
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]Photo Credit: Port Angeles Farmers Market \nPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration is required. \nMarketing! Join us for a class on best practices for marketing as a small farm or food business\, regardless of where you are selling. Topics include\, how to tell your story\, grow your business reach using social media\, and create an inviting farmers market display to sell your product and bring shoppers back for more. \nSpeakers: Natalie Motson\, White Lotus Farm; Julia-Ellen Spruill-Smith\, Space Twins Provisions; Jessie Short\,JCFM Board; Laura Llewellyn\, Chimalow Produce; and Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Program. \n \nSee the event on the Regional Small Farms website\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/marketing-tell-story/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240130T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T215952Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Season Class
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register is required. \nEvery farm and food business handles taxes to varying levels. Join us in person with a local tax prep consultant that will walk you through important considerations for your local business. \nTopics include: \n-Sole proprietorships and LLCs \n-Schedules C and F \n-Tracking income and expenses \n-What’s deductible and what\nisn’t \n-State taxes like B&O and sales tax. \nSpeaker: Kristin Cooper\, Kristin Cooper Tax Prep \n***Disclaimer*** this class is for educational purposes only and not considered a comprehensive replacement of using a professional tax expert for your business and personal taxes. \n \nSee the event on the Regional Small Farms website\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/tax-season-class/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240130T215311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T215311Z
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping\, Sales & Reporting Class
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Photo credit: WSU Extension. Photo of NODC resource provider\, Karen Affeld\, with local herb company\, Heron Botanicals\, from Business Planning series.  \nPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration required. \nKeeping your books as a farm and/or food business is critical for success. Come learn in person with local experts how to track sales and use Quickbooks to track your business’ income and expenses\, run reports\, invoices\, and more. Using Quickbooks is not a pre-requisite for this class\, come and learn! \nTwo-part class: \n1) 6pm Sales tracking and reimbursement for ICFM vendors \n2] 6:45pm Use Quickbooks to track your business’s income and expenses and run reports and invoices. \nSpeakers: Pat Milliman\, JCFM Assistant Manager and Liz Arp\, L ARP Bookkeeping \n \nSee the event on the Regional Small Farms website\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/bookkeeping-sales-reporting-class/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240125T190913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T190913Z
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SUMMARY:Pruning Blueberries at the Lazy J Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Blueberries: Pruning for Productivity by Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams\, WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners. \nResearch has shown that when blueberry plants are not pruned or are pruned too lightly\, they fail to develop strong wood and become less productive. Blueberry growers need to establish an annual pruning regimen to remove old and diseased canes\, encourage the growth and development of strong new canes\, and ultimately increase the blueberry harvest.\nAfter hearing this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n– Describe the typical growth pattern of a blueberry cane.\n– Recognize blueberry canes of different ages.\n– Outline a systematic approach to pruning.\n– List considerations for pruning different varieties of blueberries or blueberry bushes that have been neglected. \nLate winter is the best time to prune blueberries. Blueberry growers will be able to apply what they learn soon after the presentation. With implementation of an annual pruning regimen\, the gardeners blueberry bushes will be happier and healthier and produce bigger and better berries! \nDate: February 24th\, 10:30am – 12pm \nAddress: Lazy J Tree Farm – 225 Gehrke Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA 98362\nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! \nAudience: This workshop is applicable to Farmers\, Gardeners\, and Homesteaders \nRegistration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6167880 \nSpace is limited for this event\, you must register to attend! \n***** This event is a crossover for gardeners\, farmers and homesteaders. If more than 20 people register for this event\, we will hold an afternoon session as well. An afternoon session will be announced on the 15th of February if it is needed. Please register now so we can plan accordingly.  *****[/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/pruning-blueberries-lazy-j-tree-farm/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240130T222452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T222452Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Success Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation\, you’ll learn what it takes to create\, sustain\, and grow a viable small farm or food business. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Develop the core elements of a business plan to guide your small business forward. \nCourse Details \n$200 per farm \nOnline 6 week course February 20th – March 26th on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm\nwith regional in-person intensives April 13th in Skagit and Stevens Counties \nPart 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus\, calendar\, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation. \nPart 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th. \nScholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier. \nSee the event on the Cultivating Success website[/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/cultivating-success-agricultural-entrepreneurship-business-planning/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240130T222201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T222201Z
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SUMMARY:Farm and Food Grants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock] Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register to receive the zoom link. \nPrepare for writing a grant for your farm or food business and learn best practices for success! \nTopics include: \n-An overview of federal\, state and independent grant opportunities. \n-Submitting your strongest application. \n-Knowing your resources. \nSpeakers include Carlotta Donisi\, United States Department of Agriculture and Ryan McCarthy\, North Olympic Development Council \nFacilitated by Elise Wright\, North Olympic Development Council\, and Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Program \n \nSee the event on the Regional Small Farms website\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. [/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/farm-food-grants-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240116T204016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T204016Z
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SUMMARY:WSDA Office Hours for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]Come learn about the WSDA Regional Markets Program! WSDA Regional Markets offers information\, resources and grants\, training and technical assistance\, and regulatory guidance to farms and local buyers of Washington agricultural products. Program Staff and other farm resource providers will be on hand to answer your questions and share resources to support your small farm business. \nFarm to School Networking for School Buyers & Local Farmers\nJoin WSDA for a facilitated networking hour to learn about successful farm to school partnerships and meet one-on-one with interested school buyers and local farmers. \nKITSAP –\nPoulsbo: Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\n– Farm Kitchen – 24309 Port Gamble Rd NE\n– Office Hours: 9am-10am\n– Farm to School Networking: 10am-11am \nCLALLAM –\nPort Angeles: Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\n– Port Angeles Food Bank – 632 North Oakridge Drive\n– Office Hours: 2pm-3pm\n– Farm to School Networking: 3pm-4pm \nREGISTER NOW![/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/wsda-office-hours-farmers/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000602
CREATED:20240103T034829Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer Stress Assistance and Wellness Event
DESCRIPTION:[row][column][textblock]  \nFarmer Stress Assistance and Wellness Event \nMonday January 22\, 2024 \n9am-3pm at the Resort at Port Ludlow \nFree event for farmers with delicious food provided! \nPre-registration is required: https://farmerhealth.brownpapertickets.com/ \nJoin us for a day of learning and reflecting on how to reduce and manage stressors on your farm with a focus on physical\, emotional\, mental and financial health. Farming can be extremely stressful. Agriculture is known to be a dangerous occupation full of potential stressors like weather\, changing economic markets and machinery breakdowns. When these start to compound many farmers experience excessive stress\, making it hard to move forward to positive solutions. Due in part to the stresses faced in farming\, agricultural workers have rates of suicide much higher than the average rate.  Farmers need resources and support now more than ever. How can farmers care for themselves to sustain their tenure in agriculture? We will explore this query. \nJoin us for a free workshop with lunch and snacks provided in a comfortable\, relaxed setting. Walk away with practical knowledge and resources on how to manage the stresses of agriculture. We understand that these topics may be challenging to address in our agriculture community\, yet necessary in order to be proactive in community health and wellbeing. \nSpeakers include WSU Extension\, AgriAbility\, Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program\, Jefferson Healthcare\, and Jefferson Public Health. \nTopics include: \n\nTaking care of the farmer and managing stress on the farm\nPhysical injury prevention\, proper body mechanics\, stretching techniques\nAssistive technology if injury occurs to keep you farming\nMental health resources\, suicide awareness and reduction through QPR training (Question\, Persuade\, Refer)\nLocal services: access to affordable primary care providers\, charity care and financial assistance\, harm reduction services\, and more\n\nPlease register here: https://farmerhealth.brownpapertickets.com/ \nLunch generously provided by the Port Townsend Food Coop. \nRetreat space generously sponsored by the Resort at Port Ludlow. \nWorkshop sponsored by the WSU Extension AgriAbility Program. \n[/textblock][/column][/row]
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/farmer-stress-assistance-wellness-event/
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