Chicken Care for Beginners
Come learn the basics of keeping your flock happy, healthy, and safe! Event highlights: -Acquiring and raising chicks -When is the right time to put chickens outside? -Feeding chicks and chickens, including supplements like oyster shells and grit -Addressing common health issues -Mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to keeping chickens -Resources to further build […]
Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash – Farm Walk #1: Early Season
COMING SOON! Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash a Two Part Series Farm Walk #1: Early Season (Establishment & Climate Adaptation Tools) Join us for the first session of a two-part WSARE farm walk series at Roots Farm, where they will share their on‑farm research project, “PNW Dry‑Farmed Bush/Semi‑Bush Squash Variety Trials.” This project […]
Vermicomposting and Worm-Bin Systems
COMING SOON! Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Vermicomposting and Worm-Bin Systems Join Us for a Hands‐On Vermicomposting & Worm‑Bin Systems Farm walk at Roots Farm! Farmers and growers are invited to a practical, on-the-ground tour at Roots Farm highlighting their Department of Ecology Public Participation Grant (PPG) vermicomposting project. This Farm Walk will feature a full […]
Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash – Farm Walk #2: Harvest Season
COMING SOON! Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash a Two Part Series Farm Walk #2: Harvest Season (Variety Performance & Results) Join us for the second session the two-part WSARE farm walk series at Roots Farm, featuring their research project, “PNW Dry‑Farmed Bush/Semi‑Bush Squash Variety Trials.” This project explores practical strategies for small farms in […]