Growing Sweetpotatoes in Western Washington
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for the next online Sweetpotato educational class. If you missed out last year, here's another chance to learn the basics of growing sweetpotatoes in the maritime climate of western Washington. Although sweetpotatoes are more commonly grown in the southern United States, they can grow well here. Learn basic requirements for […]
Open Office Hours WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
Join WSU Regional Small Farms and the Kitsap Conservation District for our virtual open office hours discussing the Spring 2024 WSDA Local Food Systems Infrastructure Grant. This is a time for farmers to get questions answered from local resource representatives and former grant reviewers. The Local Food System Infrastructure Grant program supports local food supply […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Propagating and Planting Sweetpotatoes
Join WSU Regional Small Farms and nursery woman, Leilani Wood, of Sunbaked Greenhouse for an on-farm walk through of her greenhouse and sweetpotato propagation system. Farmers will learn: Methods for propagating sweetpotato slips for planting How to maximize slip production Tips for planting rooted and unrooted slips General information about managing a commercial plant production […]
Market Channels for Farm and Food Enterprises Webinar
*Webinar will be recorded and added to our Online Learning Library page* Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register in order to receive zoom link. This webinar is for the diversified grower or food producer looking to expand […]
Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Producers
Sequim High School 601 N Sequim Ave, Sequim, United StatesAre you a red meat PRODUCER who sells to local and regional customers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! When: Tuesday March 26th 9:30am-4pm Morning Session Interactive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck! Discussion: how do you maximize value from your animals Discussion: what are […]
Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Processors
Sequim High School 601 N Sequim Ave, Sequim, United StatesAre you a small to mid-size PROCESSOR who works with local or regional producers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! When: Monday March 25th 9:30am-4pm Morning Session Interactive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck! Discussion: how do you improve efficiency to increase profitability Discussion: what […]
Compost Heat Recovery System at Kitsap Farms
Join Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk out at Kitsap Farms in Hansville, WA. Angie Cordiano and Harold Hogan will share with local farmers their new compost heat recovery system that they built to heat their fish house, eliminating their need to continuously run heaters. They will be sharing how other […]
Marketing: Tell Your Story
Chimacum Grange 9572 Rhody Drive, Chimacum, WA, United StatesPhoto Credit: Port Angeles Farmers Market Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration is required. Marketing! Join us for a class on best practices for marketing as a small farm or food business, regardless of where you are […]
Tax Season Class
WSU Classroom 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock, WA, United StatesPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register is required. Every farm and food business handles taxes to varying levels. Join us in person with a local tax prep consultant that will walk you through important considerations for your […]
Bookkeeping, Sales & Reporting Class
Fort Worden, Commons A 210 Battery Way, Port Townsend, United StatesPhoto credit: WSU Extension. Photo of NODC resource provider, Karen Affeld, with local herb company, Heron Botanicals, from Business Planning series. Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration required. Keeping your books as a farm and/or food business […]
Pruning Blueberries at the Lazy J Tree Farm
Blueberries: Pruning for Productivity by Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams, WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners. Research has shown that when blueberry plants are not pruned or are pruned too lightly, they fail to develop strong wood and become less productive. Blueberry growers need to establish an annual pruning regimen to remove old and diseased canes, […]
Cultivating Success Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business. This is business planning with […]