{"id":49,"date":"2014-01-08T12:30:52","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T20:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/mason\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2025-12-11T07:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:57:07","slug":"farmresources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/agriculture\/farmresources\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"breadcrumbs\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\">\r\n\t<!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.2.0 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Mason County.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/mason\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Mason County<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"wsu-article-header \">\r\n\t<h1 class=\"wsu-article-header__title\">\r\n\t\tFarm Resources\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/06\/greenbook_frontcover-792x1025.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of the 2019 Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms.\" class=\"wp-image-19730\" width=\"322\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/06\/greenbook_frontcover-792x1025.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/06\/greenbook_frontcover-396x512.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/06\/greenbook_frontcover-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/06\/greenbook_frontcover.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2019 Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms: <em>Regulations and Strategies for Farm and Food Businesses<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last published in 2019 by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), this is your one-stop-shop on information for running your farm business, marketing, voluntary certifications, and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PDFs of all sections are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/business-and-marketing-support\/small-farm\/the-green-book\">WSDA website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard copies can be <a href=\"https:\/\/prtonline.myprintdesk.net\/DSF\/SmartStore.aspx?6xni2of2cF1OAY5jHVvlUrUsqozrCjF3xgL\/DdBBf+Sre9e470j4aMR+LcLIWmKS#!\/CategoryHome\/1295\">ordered from the WSDA<\/a> for the cost of shipping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited numbers of hard copies are available at the WSU Extension Mason County office &#8211; ask our Program Coordinator if there are some available!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__72554\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Access to Land<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__72554\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/access-to-land\/\">WSU Regional Small Farms Access to Land Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Mason County Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masoncountywa.gov\/community-services\/index.php\">Mason County Community Development<\/a> &#8211; building permits, planning department, site inspections, cottage industry permits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masoncountywa.gov\/assessor\/index.php\">Mason County Assessor&#8217;s Office<\/a> &#8211; property and parcel information search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__15139\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Agritourism<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__15139\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><strong>What is agritourism?<\/strong> Agritourism allows farmers to diversify their revenue streams by linking commercial production and\/or processing with tourism to attract visitors to a farm, ranch, or other agricultural business to generate additional income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Farm stands or stores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wedding and event facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm tours and classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-pick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Christmas tree farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasting events and farm to table dinners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/agritourism\/\">WSU Regional Small Farms Program Agritourism Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__75065\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Aquaculture<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__75065\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><strong>Shellfish<\/strong>&nbsp;have been cultivated and harvested in Mason County since time immemorial. Currently, Mason County is the largest producer of shellfish in Washington State; in 2016, shellfish farming was the second largest employer, with over 70 farms generating $32 million in revenue annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacshell.org\/\">Pacific Shellfish Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doh.wa.gov\/community-and-environment\/shellfish\">Washington State Department of Health \u2013 Shellfish<\/a><br>Apply for permits and certifications, get information on shellfish-related illnesses, current water quality maps, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fortress.wa.gov\/doh\/biotoxin\/biotoxin.html\">Washington State Shellfish Safety Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsg.washington.edu\/community-outreach\/aquaculture-outreach\/\">Washington Sea Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Recreational Shellfish:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/fishing\/shellfishing-regulations\">Washington State Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife Shellfishing Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife Clam, Mussel, and Oyster Harvest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Invasive Species:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/species-habitats\/invasive\/carcinus-maenas#resources\">European Green Crab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsg.washington.edu\/crabteam\/moltsearch\/\">WSU &amp; WA Sea Grant MoltSearch Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__1136\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Crop Production &amp; Soils<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__1136\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Soil Testing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/al-labs-west.com\/\">A&amp;L Western Agricultural Laboratories<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuotestinglabs.com\/soil-analysis\/\">KUO Testing Labs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Publications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/fertilizing-with-manure\">Fertilizing with Manure and Other Organic Amendments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Web Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/crop-production\/\">WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program Soils Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov\/app\/\">USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soilsforsalmon.org\/\">Soils for Salmon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tilthalliance.org\/resources-category\/compost\/\">Tilth Alliance Composting Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostingcouncil.org\/?\">US Composting Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/Waste-Toxics\/Reducing-recycling-waste\/Waste-reduction-programs\/Organic-materials\/Managing-organics-compost\">Department of Ecology Composting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compostwashington.org\/\">Washington Organic Recycling Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puyallup.wsu.edu\/soils\/compost\/\">WSU Puyallup Compost and Nutrient Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__93024\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Farm Business Management<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__93024\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agbizcenter.org\/\">Northwest Agriculture Business Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/business-planning\/\">Business Planning Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/enterprise-budgets\/\">Enterprise Budgets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/farm-financing\/\">Farm Financing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/farm-accounting\/\">Farm Accounting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/farm-taxes\/\">Farm Taxes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/farm-labor\/\">Farm Labor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/insurance\/\">Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/business-of-farming\/grant-resources\/\">Grant Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__93410\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Farmers Markets<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__93410\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Mason County:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonfarmersmarket.org\/\">Shelton Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100057611222498\">Belfair Saturday Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harstinecc.org\/community-programs\/\">Harstine Island Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Thurston County:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympiafarmersmarket.com\/\">Olympia Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thetumwaterfarmersmarket\/\">Tumwater Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TeninoFarmersMarket\">Tenino Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YelmFarmersMarket\">Yelm Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Lewis County:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chehalisfarmersmarket\/?hl=en\">Chehalis Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/centraliafarmersmarket.org\/\">Centralia Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Pierce County:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/5284\/Farmers-Markets\">Pierce County Farmers Markets and Farm Stands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__47108\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Food Safety<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__47108\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masoncountywa.gov\/departments\/public_health\/index.php\">Mason County Public Health and Human Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodworkercard.wa.gov\/\">Washington State Food Worker Course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/food-safety\/food-safety\">WSDA Food Safety Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/business-and-marketing-support\/small-farm\/the-green-book\/regulations-for-specific-products\">WSDA &#8211; Food Safety Regulations for Specific Products (Fact Sheets)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/business-and-marketing-support\/small-farm\/the-green-book\/regulations-for-food-processing\">WSDA &#8211; Regulations for Food Processing (Fact Sheets)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__67221\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Forestry<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__67221\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Western WA Forestry Staff &amp; Faculty:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Patrick Shults, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/lewis\/nrs\/\">Lewis County WSU Extension<\/a> County Director &amp; Extension Forester\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-740-1213<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:patrick.shults@wsu.edu\">patrick.shults@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Mason Conservation District Stewardship Foresters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Margaret Kreder\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-427-9436 ext. 102 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mkreder@masoncd.org\">mkreder@masoncd.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">WA State Department of Natural Resources Service Forestry Program:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/programs-and-services\/forest-practices\/small-forest-landowners\/technical-assistance-landowners\">Small Forest Landowner Regulation Assistance Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Wildfires:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fireadaptedwashington.org\/\">Washington State Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gacc.nifc.gov\/nwcc\/\">Northwest Interagency Coordination Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Forestry:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/\">WSU Forestry Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/resources\/\">WSU Forestry Resources by Topic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/\">Washington State Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfpa.org\/\">Washington Forest Protection Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wafarmforestry.com\/\">Washington Farm Forestry Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Christmas Tree Production:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christmastree.org\/\">National Christmas Tree Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwchristmastrees.org\/\">Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pscta.org\/\">Puget Sound Christmas Tree Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/weed-and-vegetation-management-in-christmas-trees\">Weed and Vegetation Management Strategies in Christmas Trees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ppo.puyallup.wsu.edu\/christmas-trees\/\">WSU Christmas Tree Research Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__36844\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Livestock &amp; Dairy<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__36844\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Western WA Animal Agriculture Staff &amp; Faculty:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gary Fredericks &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/cowlitz\/small-farms\/\">Cowlitz County WSU Extension<\/a> County Director\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-577-3014 ext. 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:garyf@wsu.edu\">garyf@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joan DeVries &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skagit\/agriculture\/animal-sciences\/\">Skagit County WSU Extension<\/a> Livestock Advisors Program Coordinator\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-395-2370<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:joand@wsu.edu\">joand@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephen Bramwell &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/\">Thurston County WSU Extension<\/a> County Director &amp; Agriculture Faculty \n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-867-2161<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/staff\/bramwell@wsu.edu\">bramwell@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Mason Conservation District Farm Assistance Program:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Nick Schneider, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncd.org\/farmassistance.html\">Agricultural Resource Technician<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 360-427-9436 ext. 111<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:nschneider@masoncd.org\">nschneider@masoncd.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puyallup.wsu.edu\/lnm\/\">WSU Livestock Nutrient Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/animalag\/\">WSU Animal Agriculture Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/animal-agriculture\/\">WSU Regional Small Farms Program Animal Agriculture Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See the &#8216;Food Safety&#8217; section for links to resources on the processing and selling of livestock &amp; dairy products.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__42088\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Local Food Hubs<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__42088\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><strong>South Sound Fresh:<\/strong> South Sound Fresh is an online marketplace of locally grown and produced food. We make it possible for farmers to work together to meet the growing demand for local, sustainable food in your area. Farmers benefit from the marketing, selling, packaging and delivering of their produce and prepared foods. Our marketplace brings fresh, healthy, locally grown and produced food to you, the buyer, in a cost-effective manner on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southsoundfresh.localfoodmarketplace.com\/Index\">South Sound Fresh Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evergreen United Food Hub: <\/strong>Primarily provides fresh, local, unique produce to restaurants in the South Sound area. <span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">All of their produce is grown and delivered within 100 miles of Seattle from farms that are long term partners. Most are Certified Organic. They pick up product at the farm and deliver straight to our customers from Seattle to the South Sound.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eufoodhub.com\/\">Evergreen United Food Hub Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Southwest Washington Food Hub: <\/strong>The Southwest Washington Food Hub is a farmer-owned cooperative food aggregation, distribution, and marketing service currently operating in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason, and Pacific Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swwafoodhub.com\/\">Southwest Washington Food Hub Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__61013\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Marketing Resources<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__61013\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/agriculture\/marketing-selling-food\/\">WSU Regional Small Farms Program Marketing Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__46380\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Organizations<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__46380\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wafarmersmarkets.org\/\">Washington Farmers Markets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tilthalliance.org\/\">Tilth Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/services\">Washington State Department of Agriculture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wafarmtoschoolnetwork.org\/\">Washington State Farm to School Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcwb.org\/\">WA Center for Women in Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/business-and-marketing-support\/farm-to-school-toolkit\">WSDA Farm to School Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wa-grange.com\/#gsc.tab=0\">Washington State Grange<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsfb.com\/\">Washington State Farm Bureau<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonyoungfarmers.org\/\">Young Farmers Coalition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wasba.org\/\">Washington Beekeepers Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncd.org\/\">Mason County Conservation District<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/site\/wa\/home\/\">Washington Natural Resources Conservation Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmers.gov\/your-business\/beginning-farmers\">USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nal.usda.gov\/programs\/afsic?tax_level=1&amp;info_center=2\">USDA National Agricultural Library<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/\">National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__56179\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Poultry &amp; Eggs<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__56179\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Conservation District Poultry Processing Equipment Program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mason Conservation District has two Poultry Processing Units that include scalder units, pluckers, and kill cone stands for holding up to 8 kill cones at a time. We also have a Poultry Processing Trailer that can handle larger flocks. The units are available for rent to minimize schedule conflicts and help poultry producers be more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bCost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$35 per day or $70 per weekend Featherman Units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50 per day or $100 per weekend for larger Poultry Man Poultry Processing Trailer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncd.org\/ppe.html\">Click Here for More Information about Poultry Processor Rental<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggs &#8211; Farmers Markets &amp; Direct to Retail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farmers selling eggs (from a chicken, goose, turkey, duck, guinea, or any species of fowl) at farmers markets and through direct to retail sales (i.e. restaurants and grocery stores) must comply with the requirements of RCW 69.25 and be licensed through the Washington State Department of Revenue (WSDOR) as an Egg Handler\/Dealer. Local health districts have jurisdiction over farmers markets in their areas and may conduct market inspections to assure vendor compliance with local rules and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct to retail sales also require&nbsp;obtaining Egg Seals&nbsp;from the Washington State Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggs &#8211; On-Farm Sales &amp; CSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poultry or egg producers may sell eggs from their own flocks directly to the end consumer from the place of production without the purchase of an Egg Handler\/Dealer License or Egg Seals from WSDA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shell eggs are a perishable food and must be handled properly with care under cold and sanitary conditions to assure consumer safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/food-safety\/food-safety\/eggs\">WSDA Eggs Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/business-and-marketing-support\/small-farm\/meat-and-poultry-assistance\">WSDA Meat &amp; 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