Processing of Acidified Foods – Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ and Hot Sauces
Peninsula College 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA, United StatesFor farms and food business developing value-added products - this training is a must! Agenda: What is an Acid/Acidified Foods? Microbiological hazards associated with acidified canned foods Importance of pH and water activity pH of common fruits and vegetables Principles of processing of acidified foods Applicable food safety regulations Basic aspects of labeling How to […]
Growing Sweetpotatoes in Western Washington 2025
The WSU Sweetpotato Team is at it again. Although sweetpotatoes are more commonly grown in the southern United States, they can grow well here. Learn from the knowledge that local farmers and researchers have gleaned from experimenting with growing sweetpotatos in the maritime climate of western Washington over the years. This online webinar will cover […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Agritourism – Integrating Animal Experiences & Farm Tours
WSU Regional Small Farms will be hosting a special series of educational Dirt Talk Farm Walks in 2025 throughout Kitsap County in conjunction with the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition farms. This group of dedicated farmers will be sharing their unique experiences and expertise around integrating agritourism as part of your farm business. Join us for the […]
Garlic & Onion Diseases and Integrated Pest Management
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next online educational event. WSU Extension Vegetable Pathologist Dr. Lindsey DuToit will join Laurel Moulton and the WSU Regional Small Farms Team on April 22nd to present a webinar about onion diseases that are becoming more widespread in western Washington. She will focus on identification and integrated pest […]
Dirt Talk: Cucumber Beetles
Join the WSU Regional Small Farms Team for a presentation and discussion about cucumber beetles and the Integrated Pest Management strategies for managing them. Both striped and spotted cucumber beetles are difficult to manage and have become more frequent and impactful pests in crops such as squash, cucumbers, dahlias and others in western Washington. […]
Farm Human Resources and Employee Management: Part 1
Practical strategies for hiring, managing, and supporting farm employees This webinar is ideal for farmers, farm managers, and anyone responsible for building and leading a farm crew, particularly for those at the beginning of hiring and managing crew (3-5 years or under). Running a successful farm business means growing more than crops. It means growing […]
Farm Grants From Start to Finish: Budgets, Logistics, Reports
Join WSU Regional Small Farms and North Olympic Development Council for a webinar about the meat and potatoes (the logistics) of grants for your farm business. Have you wondered if a grant is the answer to all your farm's needs? Participants will learn about the opportunities and realities of not only finding the right grant […]
Peace of Mind for Farmers
Understanding Crop Insurance for the Small Farm Join WSU Regional Small Farms and North Olympic Development Council for a FREE webinar on USDA Crop Insurance, covering how to assess farm risks and choose the right coverage to protect your crops from weather, disease, pests, and market shifts. Learn about available and underutilized USDA programs geared […]
Grant Writing for Agricultural Producers Part 2
This is part two in the Grant Writing for Agricultural Producers series. The first class focused on grants from a broad view, covering all the steps in writing a grant and their relevancy to farm businesses. A link to a recording of the class can be found at the Regional Small Farms YouTube channel here: […]
Soil Testing and Soil Health
The focus of this class is familiarizing new and beginning farmers with the importance of soil testing. The speaker will be Bryan Custer, farmer-owner of Fat Turnip Farm in Hansville, WA. He will walk farmers through how to take a soil test and how to read the soil test results. The class will then focus […]
Agricultural Entrepreneurship
This is an in-depth farm and food business planning course. We will walk you through the necessary steps to create a business plan for an existing farm-based business or a completely new enterprise. Join weekly online classes with a statewide cohort of new and beginning farm businesses, hearing from a full line-up of guest experts […]
Farmstand Design and Operation
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for an online class focused on Farmstand Design and Operation. This class is ideal for farmers looking to start a farmstand or those who already have one and want to learn from the experiences of other farmers. Clare Menard, a former farmer with extensive experience in managing and expanding farmstands, […]