Dirt Talk – Integrated Pest Management: Clubroot
Virtual Zoom Meeting Anywhere you areJoin us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on November 4th at 6pm. We will be joined by Laurel Moulton, WSU Regional Small Farms Pest Specialist, and Betsey Wittick, owner of Laughing Crow Farm in Bainbridge and farmer/viticulturist at Bainbridge Vineyards. They will be sharing helpful pest identification and management information […]
Preparing for a Farm Loan
A free webinar hosted by the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program thanks to a grant from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program. As farmers looking to purchase ag land, here is a session just for you. Two experts in the field of agriculture real estate lending share […]
Agricultural Leases 101
Hosted by the WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program and the North Olympic Development Council thanks to grant funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program. When leasing land, developing a strong agricultural lease is important to all parties involved. In this webinar, we will walk participants through important considerations of an ag lease. […]
Is a Small Farm in Your Future?
¿Es una pequeña granja en su futuro? Being Offered Statewide, Online, Bilingually, and for FREE! August 3rd, 5:30-8:30pm Learn more and register here. Aprende más. This entry-level Cultivating Success course will be offered in a one-night intensive workshop-style and was designed to help those interested in exploring the development of a small farm […]
Dirt Talk – Wireworms: Lifecycle and Integrated Management Strategies
Dirt Talk – Wireworms: Lifecycle and Integrated Management Strategies When: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 @ 6:30pm Where: Online Zoom Event Registration: Free event but registration is required. Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer event on July 7th, 2021 at 6:30pm. We will be joined by Dr. Brook Brouwer, director of Washington State […]
Dirt Talk Integrated Pest Management
Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on May 24th at 6:30pm. We will be joined by Laurel Moulton, WSU Regional Small Farms Pest Specialist, and Betsey Wittick, owner of Laughing Crow Farm in Bainbridge and farmer/viticulturist at Bainbridge Vineyards. They will be sharing helpful pest identification and management information […]
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Costs of Farm Labor
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Part 1 Thursday March 25th, 10-11am - Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees Thursday April 1st, 10-11am - Employment Insurance Thursday April 8th, 10-11am - Costs of Farm Labor Presented by North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. Thanks to grant funding from […]
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Employment Insurance
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Part 1 Thursday March 25th, 10-11am - Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees Thursday April 1st, 10-11am - Employment Insurance Thursday April 8th, 10-11am - Costs of Farm Labor Presented by North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. Thanks to grant funding from […]
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Part 1 Thursday March 25th, 10-11am - Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees Thursday April 1st, 10-11am - Employment Insurance Thursday April 8th, 10-11am - Costs of Farm Labor Presented by North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. Thanks to grant funding from […]
USDA Grant Programs – Infosession and Farmer Q&A
USDA Grant Programs can be very useful for farms, yet the application process and knowing when the right time to apply can be daunting. Join the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program as we lead a discussion about upcoming USDA Grant Program applications and how each program may work for […]
Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Virtual Zoom Meeting Anywhere you areThe WSU Regional Small Farms program will be offering Agricultural Entrepreneurship, a 9-week in-depth business planning course for farmers in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties. The course features a full line-up of local guest speakers including bankers, business professionals, and successful farm owners with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to […]
Dirt Talk – Intro to Biochar Production and Uses
Dirt Talks are farmer to farmer networking opportunities for farmers to share their knowledge about a topic of their choice and connect with other farmers. Join Francesco Tortorici of Olympic Biochar share his knowledge! What is Biochar? Biochar is basically a carbon product that is similar to charcoal or activated carbon but has its own […]