Past Events

The Western WA Berry Workshop will be held at four locations including your local WSU Lewis County Extension office. Guest speakers (via videoconferencing) will cover topics including above and below ground diseases ranging from Mummy berry to Phytophora rubi along with tips on nutrient management and the latest information on FSMA (food safety modernization act). This is a good session for both the professional and home garden grower of various berry crops (raspberry & blueberry). Lunch and handout included. Thanks…

Keeping backyard poultry (chicks, chickens, ducks, ducklings, geese, and turkeys) is becoming more and more popular. People enjoy raising baby chicks and having fresh eggs from their established flocks. Though keeping chickens can be fun and educational, poultry owners should be aware that having backyard chickens and other birds used for meat and eggs ismore than throwing a few handfuls of scratch their way. Pam Watson will share the basics of housing, feeding and care along with other important things…