Vermicomposting and Worm-Bin Systems
COMING SOON! 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 […]
Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash – Farm Walk #1: Early Season
COMING SOON! 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 […]
Chicken Care for Beginners
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 -Addressing common health issues -Mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to keeping chickens -Resources to further build […]
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 […]
Whole Farm Planning 2025
This Fall 2025 course will cover a broad range of topics including production and markets for today’s small farm! 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. Dates: This series runs every Monday from Sept. 22nd […]
Living on the Land Workshops: Seed Saving 101- Part Two
This class is brought to you by the Organic Seed Alliance in partnership with WSU Regional Small Farms. This part two class will build upon the knowledge shared during the part one class. Date: September 11th Time: 10am-12pm Location: Sequim, WA; exact location provided upon registration Registration link: https://seedsavingparttwo.brownpapertickets.com/ Audience: This class is for anyone […]
Living on the Land Workshops: Seed Saving 101- Part One
This Living on the Land Workshop is brought to you by the Organic Seed Alliance in partnership with WSU Regional Small Farms. Part one of this two-part series will serve as an intro to the practice of seed saving and the various skill sets and knowledge needed to be successful. Date: September 9th Time: 12-2pm […]
3rd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day
WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Education Center 16650 WA-536, Mount Vernon, WA, United StatesJoin WSU Regional Small Farms and WSU NWREC at the 3rd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day! Date: September 5th, 2025, 2pm - 4pm Location: WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Education Center Registration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6691239 Please register to attend! Visit the sweetpotato fields at the WSU Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon to see […]