Explore Your Farm Dreams 2025
Dreaming of beginning or expanding your own small farm? The WSU Cultivating Success™ series of courses combines workshop and farmer-direct learning experiences to help foster the success of new and existing farms. First up in the series is Explore Your Farm Dreams, a 3-hour workshop designed to help you explore the development of a small […]
Advanced Farm Labor Topics Part 2: Employee Retention & Farm Culture
Free! Via Zoom. Pre-registration is required; click here to access registration. This webinar will NOT be recorded for later view. This webinar will be an interactive learning environment, so please plan to attend the entire time and be prepared to engage. This webinar is ideal for farmers, farm managers, and anyone responsible for building and […]
Living on the Land Workshops: Composting at Any Scale- From Balconies to Small Farms
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for Composting at Any Scale: From Balconies to Small Farms. This workshop will take place at the Poulsbo branch of the Kitsap Regional Library. Learn from a local farmer on how to start a composting system scaled to your needs. Benji Astrachan from WSU Clallam Extension will first teach participants […]
Living on the Land Workshops: Shearing and Fleece Prep
Join Us for a Living on the Land Workshop to learn all about Shearing & Fleece Prep! Hosted by Farmer Roni Ryan from Sage & Willow Farm & Shearer Elizabeth Resager. Whether you're new to fiber animals or a seasoned shepherd, this interactive class is packed with practical skills and expert tips to elevate your […]
Living on the Land Workshops: From Egg to Hen- Raising Chickens for Beginners
This Living on the Land Workshop will take place at local animal rescue Happy Grounds Farm & Sanctuary in Poulsbo, where participants can see how chickens are cared for in a diverse livestock setting. This class will be taught by farm owner Karissa Holcombe and WSU Kitsap Extension coordinator Clare Menard, a former farmer with […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Practical Pig Keeping for Small Farms
Join WSU Kitsap and Regional Small Farms for a Dirt Talk Farm Walk on a small-scale, pastured pig farm on Bainbridge Island. Farmer Brian Stahl will talk about how Winney Farm was started and how it has grown over the years. Participants will see how pigs are integrated on this farm that also raises poultry, […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Collaborative Farming
Join WSU Regional Small Farms Program for a dynamic and interactive Dirt Talk Farm Walk focused on the theme of multi-enterprise collaboration on a single farm property. This event will explore how farmers working under a shared land model can strengthen their operations through collective practices. Whether raising livestock, growing vegetables, managing florals, or stewarding […]
Clallam County farmers! Provide feedback on the County’s Comprehensive Plan
WSU Clallam County Extension is holding several LISTENING SESSIONS during the month of June to gather feedback on what farmers would like to see included in the plan update. We recognize that the timing is totally terrible for all you busy farmers! But in accordance with the County's schedule for completion of the plan by December, […]
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 […]