Weather! It comes; it goes. It determines our activities, do we go; do we stay? Do we plant? How warm is it, how cold was it? These, and many other facets of weather will be covered by guest speaker, Nic Loyd of the WSU Agricultural Weather New Program. Join us for an information evening about […]
The second of two workshops has been designed to bring information to you, an established farm, a new farm or someone thinking about starting up a small farm operation or related business. Guest speakers knowledgeable in topic areas and a panel of local farm owners from diverse operations will give real view perspectives on […]
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). […]
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 […]
Which is a better option for you? Growing or buying? There are advantages to both. Come learn about making your own hay. If you have access to a patch of hay land, the equipment and you'd like to produce the best possible forage for you pets and livestock, do-it-yourself haymaking may be for you. On […]
Learn about the pollinators in your garden and how to keep them happy, healthy, and active in this workshop with Sheila Gray, WSU Lewis County Extension. Common local pollinators will be covered in the presentation and a packet of pollinator friendly seeds will be given out to participants.
There are countless ways for farmers to control weeds. Tillage of all types, various herbicides, mowing, and even cover crops that can suppress weed populations. Every spring as the earth comes to life weeds make their appearance often in a big way. Bill Wamsley, Lewis County Noxious Weed Coordinator will share various methods to be successful […]