Vermicomposting and Worm-Bin Systems
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Vermicomposting and Worm-Bin Systems Join Us for a Hands‐On Vermicomposting & Worm‑Bin Systems Farm walk at Roots Farm! Farmers and growers are invited to a practical, on-the-ground tour at Roots Farm highlighting their Department of Ecology Public Participation Grant (PPG) vermicomposting project. This Farm Walk will feature a full range of […]
Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash – Farm Walk #1: Early Season
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash a Two Part Series Farm Walk #1: Early Season (Establishment & Climate Adaptation Tools) Join us for the first session of a two-part WSARE farm walk series at Roots Farm, where they will share their on‑farm research project, “PNW Dry‑Farmed Bush/Semi‑Bush Squash Variety Trials.” This project is part […]
Future-Proofing Small Fruits: Climate Challenges and Mitigation
Key topics include: climate change, implications on small fruits, and mitigation methods. Join WSU Regional Small Farms Program for a virtual Dirt Talk with Lisa Wasko DeVetter. Lisa is a Professor of Horticulture and leads the statewide Small Fruit Horticulture programat Washington State University’s Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon. Her research and outreach […]
Rotational Grazing Workshop at Bent Gate Farms
Join us at Bent Gate Farms, a diversified livestock farm in Port Angeles! See rotational grazing in action and learn how to implement it on your farm. Event highlights: While Bent Gate Farms currently focus on cattle and pigs, historically they also raised sheep and poultry. Hear from farm owner Anna Swanberg about lessons learned […]
Pasture Planting and Renovation Workshop
Do you want beautiful, green productive pastures? Do you want to feed less hay? Join us at Woodpecker Hill Farms in Poulsbo for the Pasture Planting and Renovation Workshop! WSU Regional Small Farms is excited to partner with Kitsap Conservation District and local farmers to host this workshop. Event highlights: This hands-on workshop will include […]
Canceled Chicken Care for Beginners- Port Angeles
Please note: This class has been cancelled. The class will be rescheduled in the coming weeks. Come learn the basics of keeping your flock happy, healthy, and safe! Event highlights: -Acquiring and raising chicks -When is the right time to put chickens outside? -Feeding chicks and chickens, including supplements like oyster shells and grit […]
Canceled Chicken Care for Beginners- Poulsbo
Please note: This class has been cancelled. The class will be rescheduled in the coming weeks. Come learn the basics of keeping your flock happy, healthy, and safe! Event highlights: -Acquiring and raising chicks -When is the right time to put chickens outside? -Feeding chicks and chickens, including supplements like oyster shells and grit […]
Blueberry Pruning Dirt Talk Farm Walk
Join WSU Regional Small Farms Program and kick off our first Dirt Talk Farm Walk of 2026! Learn from experienced blueberry growers, Laurae Hughes of Gray Fox Farm and Master Gardener, Doug Van Allen. This farm walk will consist of a tour of younger blueberry bushes, a discussion, and a demonstration about blueberry bush pruning […]
Rural Energy for America Workshop
Are you looking to reduce your energy costs, improve efficiency, and explore renewable energy options? Join Pierce County Conservation District and Spark Northwest, in partnership with WSU Regional Small Farms and Kitsap Conservation District, for a Rural Energy for America Workshop, an interactive class designed specifically for farms and small businesses to learn about practical […]
Kitsap Market Channels Info Session
Virtual Zoom Meeting Anywhere you areAre you a farmer or value-added food producer in Kitsap County or in a neighboring county? Join WSU Kitsap Extension and WSU Regional Small Farms for this virtual info session. Participants will learn from and connect with representatives from several local market channels in Kitsap County: Kitsap farmers markets, the Kitsap Community Food Co-op, Kitsap […]
End of Season Sweetpotato Grower Round Table 2025
Virtual Zoom Meeting Anywhere you areDid you grow sweetpotatoes this year? Are you interested in learning from the experiences of farmers and researchers who did? Join us for this end of season discussion. Harvest will be complete and it's an excellent time to talk about what went right, what went wrong and what we could do better as the season […]
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Agritourism – Offering Overnight Stays on the Farm
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk farm walk out at Moss & Madder Farm in Olalla, WA. This educational farm walk is tailored for farmers interested in learning how to incorporate overnight stay opportunities into their operations. Gain insights from a successful South Kitsap flower farm that has expanded into agritourism […]