Grow Your Farm with Agritourism: A Guided Tour & Class at Jardin du Soleil
Jardin du Soleiel Farm 3932 Sequim Dungeness Way, Sequim, WA, United StatesPre-registration is required. To register, visit growyourfarm.brownpapertickets.com Discover how agritourism can help your small farm thrive. Join Paul Schiefen, co-owner of Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm and Farm and Food Business Development Program Manager at the North Olympic Development Council, for a behind-the-scenes tour of a working farm that has built a strong, diversified […]
Living on the Land: Small Ruminant Care on the Farm
Sage & Willow Farm Address to be provided upon registrationOn Sunday, June 8th from 12-2pm, learn what ruminant management and care looks like on the farm. This in-person class at Sage and Willow Farm in Poulsbo will build upon subjects covered in the June 3rd online class. Learn from farm owner Roni Ryan, who has been raising both sheep and goats for over 14 […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Agritourism – Value-Added Products & On-Farm Experiences
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 WSU Regional Small […]
Living on the Land: Small Ruminant Care for Beginners
Virtual Zoom Meeting Anywhere you areComing Tuesday June 3rd, from 6:30-8:30pm. This online class will serve as an introduction to what it takes to raise small ruminants, from a herd of two to a larger breeding herd. Topics covered will include feed, pasture management, predation prevention, fencing, and housing. We will be joined by Dr. Worley, a local DVM from […]
Harvesting Your Story: A Farm Branding Workshop
Finnriver Cidery 124 Center Rd, Chimacum, United StatesThis class is for farmers and local food producers in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Join us for an inspiring in-person session on values-driven brand development, led by Crystie Kisler, co-founder of Finnriver Cidery, Chimacum Grainery, and a passionate advocate for purposeful farming. Hosted by the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms […]
Living on the Land: Chicken Care for Beginners
Dutton Farm Address to be provided upon registration, Port Townsend, WAChicken Care for Beginners will take place at Dutton Farm, where participants can see how chickens and ducks are integrated into their small farm system. We will be joined by farm owner Mickie Dutton and local heritage breed chicken breeder Lisa Van Horn, who has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes […]
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 […]