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SUMMARY:Stat Chat - Kitsap County Census of Agriculture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a “Stat Chat” on the 2017 Census of Agriculture and how it applies to Kitsap County.\nWe will be joined by Chris Mertz\, of the USDA/NASS Northwest Regional Field Office. He will be discussing the data and results of the recently published 2017 Census of Agriculture\, presented with emphasis on Kitsap County and State of Washington data. \nParticipants will learn the current statistics on acreage\, farm numbers\, economics and demographics of Kitsap agriculture. Also\, information on how to access the data will be shared as well as time for Q&A. \nWhen: Monday\, November 4th from 5:30pm – 7pm\nWhere: Norm Dicks Government Building – WSU Classroom #406\nThis meeting is open to all. Content presented is applicable to Farmers\, elected officials\, community organizations working within the food system\, and any community member interested in local agriculture. Join us! \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 / 360-337-7157 Ext. 6271) at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/stat-chat-kitsap-county-census-of-agriculture-meeting/
LOCATION:WSU Kitsap Classroom\, 345 6th St.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Chicken Health\, First Aid\, Biosecurity\, and Safe Handling
DESCRIPTION:This series is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge in raising poultry from the backyard beginner to the small-scale commercial poultry producer. \nEach class is $25. Youth enrolled in 4H or FFA may attend for free with an attending adult. If you are in need of scholarship assistance\, please contact Kellie Henwood at least two weeks before the event. kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or (360) 379-5610 ext. 201 \nWhen: October 22nd\, 5:30-8:30pm\nWhere: Council Chambers at the Norm Dicks Building\, 345 6th St.\, Bremerton\, WA\nTickets: https://poultryclass4.brownpapertickets.com/ \nSection 1: Chicken Health & First Aid\nStudents will learn about avian first aid kits\, prevention/treatment for common issues such as external/internal parasites\, diet related issues\, and respiratory issues. \nSection 2: Biosecurity\nRic Torgerson of the WSDA will present about handling poultry safely\, poultry diseases and pathogens\, along with best biosecurity practices. \nSpeakers:\n– Lisa van Horn\, WillowCroft Farm and Peninsula Poultry Breeders\n– Ric Torgerson\, WSDA Field Veterinarian
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/chicken-health-first-aid-biosecurity-and-safe-handling/
LOCATION:Norm Dicks Government Building – Chambers\, 345 6th St.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Breeding\, Incubating & Hatching Your Own Flock
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Extension’s Regional Small Farms Program and Peninsula Poultry Breeders Association for this educational workshop for poultry growers. We will explore how to set up a small-scale breeding program\, manage a breeding flock\, select the best breeders\, details of incubation\, what to look for when purchasing an incubator\, how to utilize a broody hen to raise chicks and troubleshoot any questions or challenges. \nSpeaker: Lisa van Horn\, WillowCroft Farm and Peninsula Poultry Breeders \n*Youth enrolled in 4H or FFA may attend for free with an attending adult. If you are in need of scholarship assistance\, please contact Kellie Henwood at least two weeks before the event. kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or (360) 379-5610 ext. 201
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/breeding-incubating-hatching-your-own-flock/
LOCATION:Norm Dicks Government Building – Chambers\, 345 6th St.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Growing Blueberries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in blueberry production\, then this workshop is for you. Come on out and gain knowledge and practical experience with Lisa DeVetter\, WSU Small Fruit Horticulture Assistant Professor; Bev Gerdeman\, WSU Assistant Research Professor in Entomology; along with local blueberry farmer Janet Aubin. \nTopics:\n-Soil management and nutrient needs for optimal blueberry production\n-Pruning for controlling bush size and concentrating ripening earlier in the season\n-Pathogens including phomopsis twig blight and mummy berry\n-Weed anagement\n-Spotted wing drosophila and other pests \nGuest speakers: \nLisa DeVetter Assistant Professor\, Small Fruit Horticulture\, WSU Northwest Regional Extension Center Mt. Vernon \nBeverly Gerdeman – WSU Assistant Research Professor in Entomology Mt. Vernon \nJanet Aubin Farmer\, Finnriver Farm. Janet will walk us through her 25 year old and 2 year old blueberry fields.* If you are in need of scholarship assistance\, please contact Kellie Henwood at least two weeks before the event. kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or (360) 379-5610 ext. 201
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/growing-blueberries-workshop/
LOCATION:FinnRiver Farm\, 142 Barn Swallow Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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