Dirt Talk: Agritourism
Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on August 23rd at 6pm. We will be joined by WSU agritourism specialist, Trevor Lane, who will be sharing his knowledge and expertise working with farmers looking to implement agritourism as part of their farm business. Trevor will be giving a general overview […]
Dirt Talk: Slugs & Snails – Control on Small Farms
Join WSU Regional Small Farms and Rory Mc Donnell, OSU associate professor and Extension gastropod specialist in a discussion all about Slugs and Snails and how to control them on your small farm. Topics to be covered include: Background information on slugs and snails Main pest species on the west coast and how to identify […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: High Tunnel Production at Chi’s Farm
Join Farmer Scott Chichester of Chis Farm in Sequim for an on-farm field day on July 15th from 4pm to 6pm. Scott will be opening his farm to share his experience and expertise with High Tunnel Production. Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable […]
Dirt Talk: Downy Mildew
Dirt Talk – Integrated Pest Management: Downy Mildew Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on April 13th at 6pm. We will be joined by Laurel Moulton, WSU Regional Small Farms Pest Specialist, and Scott Chichester, owner of Chi’s Farm in Sequim, WA. They will be sharing helpful identification and […]
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. Washington State AgrAbility Project, part of WSU Skagit Extension, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. When: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 Register once for […]
Medical Debt and Charity Care: Income-Eligible Programs for Emergency Medical Care Expenses
So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. Washington State AgrAbility Project, part of WSU Skagit Extension, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. When: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 Register once for […]
Assistive Technology: What’s available, How to choose it, How to fund it
So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. Washington State AgrAbility Project, part of WSU Skagit Extension, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. When: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 Register once for […]
AgrAbility: What is it? What does it do and can it help me?
So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. Washington State AgrAbility Project, part of WSU Skagit Extension, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. When: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 Register once for […]
Farm Vendor Track – WSFMA Conference
Great upcoming virtual educational offering for farm vendors. This is part of a special one day rate during the Washington State Farmers Market Association's annual conference. Whether you are a seasoned farmers market vendor or considering selling at a farmers market for the first time in 2022, the Farm Vendor Track on February 25th will […]
Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Tuesdays February 8 through March 29th, 2022 6:00-8:30pm Becoming a successful agricultural entrepreneur is not easy! So, set yourself up from the start. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Come out of this 9 week course with the core elements of a business […]
Farming by the Numbers
Farming by the Numbers - Learn the basics of farm record keeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers. Thursday evenings in February 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm to learn the ins and outs of setting up a solid record keeping system as well as other farm number-crunching topics. February 3 […]
Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool
23 BRAND NEW CLASSES for this year’s Expo, with 83 total! The Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool is going all virtual again and continuing its mission of uniting farmers, homesteaders, nature enthusiast, and everyone else in between. There are classes for everyone’s interests and an opportunity to connect with like minded folks and enthusiastic […]