BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Regional Small Farms - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Regional Small Farms X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Regional Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210325T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210325T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210320T005806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T005806Z UID:1574-1616666400-1616670000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees DESCRIPTION:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Part 1\nThursday March 25th\, 10-11am – Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees \nThursday April 1st\, 10-11am – Employment Insurance \nThursday April 8th\, 10-11am – Costs of Farm Labor \nPresented by North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. Thanks to grant funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Program\, this free webinar series is Part 1 of on-going educational webinars and workshop opportunities about Farm Human Resources and Employee Management. The target audience for this webinar series are farmers who have not yet or just started hiring farm labor/employees. \nDescription of webinar series below: \nThursday March 25th\, 10-11am – Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees \nTopics covered: \n\nPayroll services needed\nChallenges finding consistent labor\nHow to find labor locally/regionally/nationally to create local jobs\nHow to use your labor efficiently\nHear from an experienced local farmer about farm labor successes and challenges\n\nThursday April 1st\, 10-11am – Employment Insurance \nTopics covered: \n\nThe insurance requirements of covering employees on the farm\nOwned or lease land – how do properties need to be covered?\nRisk activities – employees using equipment\, driving farm vehicles and other activities to consider\nHear from knowledgeable farm insurance agents\n\nThursday April 8th\, 10-11am – Costs of Farm Labor \nTopics covered: \n\nFederal and state tax requirements for hiring labor\nSetting up new payroll services on your farm – rules and regulations\nThe costs of providing benefits for your employees\nWA Labor & Industries (L&I) labor law requirements\nHear from a knowledgeable accountant and WA Labor & Industries staff\n\nRegister here: https://wsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__8IFFpOIRZ68hJZFXGlNUA \nWebinars are free\, but registration is required. Series will be recorded and available for viewing. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farm-human-resources-and-employee-management-series-part-1/ ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210401T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210320T010324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T010324Z UID:1581-1617271200-1617274800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Employment Insurance DESCRIPTION:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Part 1\nThursday March 25th\, 10-11am – Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees \nThursday April 1st\, 10-11am – Employment Insurance \nThursday April 8th\, 10-11am – Costs of Farm Labor \nPresented by North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. Thanks to grant funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Program\, this free webinar series is Part 1 of on-going educational webinars and workshop opportunities about Farm Human Resources and Employee Management. The target audience for this webinar series are farmers who have not yet or just started hiring farm labor/employees. \nDescription of webinar series below: \nThursday March 25th\, 10-11am – Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees \nTopics covered: \n\nPayroll services needed\nChallenges finding consistent labor\nHow to find labor locally/regionally/nationally to create local jobs\nHow to use your labor efficiently\nHear from an experienced local farmer about farm labor successes and challenges\n\nThursday April 1st\, 10-11am – Employment Insurance \nTopics covered: \n\nThe insurance requirements of covering employees on the farm\nOwned or lease land – how do properties need to be covered?\nRisk activities – employees using equipment\, driving farm vehicles and other activities to consider\nHear from knowledgeable farm insurance agents\n\nThursday April 8th\, 10-11am – Costs of Farm Labor \nTopics covered: \n\nFederal and state tax requirements for hiring labor\nSetting up new payroll services on your farm – rules and regulations\nThe costs of providing benefits for your employees\nWA Labor & Industries (L&I) labor law requirements\nHear from a knowledgeable accountant and WA Labor & Industries staff\n\nRegister here: https://wsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__8IFFpOIRZ68hJZFXGlNUA \nWebinars are free\, but registration is required. Series will be recorded and available for viewing. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farm-human-resources-and-employee-management-series-employment-insurance/ ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210408T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210320T010446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T010446Z UID:1583-1617876000-1617879600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Costs of Farm Labor DESCRIPTION:Farm Human Resources and Employee Management Series: Part 1\nThursday March 25th\, 10-11am – Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees \nThursday April 1st\, 10-11am – Employment Insurance \nThursday April 8th\, 10-11am – Costs of Farm Labor \nPresented by North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. Thanks to grant funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Program\, this free webinar series is Part 1 of on-going educational webinars and workshop opportunities about Farm Human Resources and Employee Management. The target audience for this webinar series are farmers who have not yet or just started hiring farm labor/employees. \nDescription of webinar series below: \nThursday March 25th\, 10-11am – Setting Your Farm Up for Hiring Employees \nTopics covered: \n\nPayroll services needed\nChallenges finding consistent labor\nHow to find labor locally/regionally/nationally to create local jobs\nHow to use your labor efficiently\nHear from an experienced local farmer about farm labor successes and challenges\n\nThursday April 1st\, 10-11am – Employment Insurance \nTopics covered: \n\nThe insurance requirements of covering employees on the farm\nOwned or lease land – how do properties need to be covered?\nRisk activities – employees using equipment\, driving farm vehicles and other activities to consider\nHear from knowledgeable farm insurance agents\n\nThursday April 8th\, 10-11am – Costs of Farm Labor \nTopics covered: \n\nFederal and state tax requirements for hiring labor\nSetting up new payroll services on your farm – rules and regulations\nThe costs of providing benefits for your employees\nWA Labor & Industries (L&I) labor law requirements\nHear from a knowledgeable accountant and WA Labor & Industries staff\n\nRegister here: https://wsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__8IFFpOIRZ68hJZFXGlNUA \nWebinars are free\, but registration is required. Series will be recorded and available for viewing. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farm-human-resources-and-employee-management-series-costs-of-farm-labor/ ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210524T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210524T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210508T040524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T040524Z UID:1651-1621881000-1621884600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Integrated Pest Management DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on May 24th at 6:30pm. We will be joined by Laurel Moulton\, WSU Regional Small Farms Pest Specialist\, and Betsey Wittick\, owner of Laughing Crow Farm in Bainbridge and farmer/viticulturist at Bainbridge Vineyards. They will be sharing helpful pest identification and management information for farmers in our region and leading an interactive discussion with participants on what problems they are seeing in their own fields. This is a planned three-part discussion with the first session focusing on Cut Worms\, Cabbage Maggot and Carrot Rust Fly. \nWhen: Monday\, May 24th 6:30pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Online Zoom Event – Registration Required\nTickets: This is a FREE event\, but you must register to attend!\nRegister at https://dirttalkipm.bpt.me \n————- \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer willing to share their expertise in a given topic. Events are held in a supportive yet informal atmosphere\, that allows participants to share\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from each other without pressure.\nEvents are open to all new and current farmers! \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-integrated-pest-management/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-IPM_Facebook-Cover1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210707T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210707T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210625T042603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T042603Z UID:1666-1625682600-1625686200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk - Wireworms: Lifecycle and Integrated Management Strategies DESCRIPTION:Dirt Talk – Wireworms: Lifecycle and Integrated Management Strategies\n  \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 7th\, 2021 @ 6:30pm \nWhere: Online Zoom Event \nRegistration: Free event but registration is required. \n \nJoin us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer event on July 7th\, 2021 at 6:30pm. We will be joined by Dr. Brook Brouwer\, director of Washington State University Extension in San Juan County\, and Laurel Moulton\, IPM Specialist for our Regional Small Farms program. Wireworms\, the larva of click beetles\, are generalist soil dwelling pest that feeds on a wide range of crops. By feeding on seeds\, transplants\, roots and tubers wireworms reduce crop stands\, performance and marketability. Severe infestations can result in crop loss of over 50%. Wireworms are long lived (3-5 years) and control options\, particularly in organic production systems\, are very limited creating a persistent problem for farmers and gardeners. We will discuss the basic biology and lifecycle of wireworms\, monitoring techniques\, and various approaches to management including results from research in western Washington. \n  \nBio:  Dr. Brook Brouwer is San Juan County WSU Extension Director and regional agricultural specialist. He works with diverse vegetable\, livestock\, forage and grain growers on sustainable production practices and helps facilitate development of local food system infrastructure through research\, education and capacity building. \n——– \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer willing to share their expertise in a given topic. Events are held in a supportive yet informal atmosphere\, that allows participants to share\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from each other without pressure.\nEvents are open to all new and current farmers! \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-wireworms-lifecycle-and-integrated-management-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-IPM-Wireworms_FC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210803T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210803T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210715T024244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T024244Z UID:1702-1628011800-1628022600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Is a Small Farm in Your Future? DESCRIPTION:¿Es una pequeña granja en su futuro?\n  \n  \nBeing Offered Statewide\, Online\, Bilingually\, and for FREE! \nAugust 3rd\, 5:30-8:30pm \nLearn more and register here. Aprende más. \nThis entry-level Cultivating Success course will be offered in a one-night intensive workshop-style and was designed to help those interested in exploring the development of a small farm enterprise. It will either weed or feed you! \nAre you looking for land and don’t know where to start? Have you recently bought land\, retired\, or looking to shift your hobby farm or garden into a full-fledged business? Is a Small Farm in Your Future? If so\, this is a great place to start! Work with course facilitators and other class participants to review your personal resources\, explore different farming options\, and listen in on a farmer panel discussion. Walk away with an action plan in hand and a better understanding of the diverse options for a small farm future! \nA special thanks to the WDVA for including us a VA Farm Grant and all our other contributing partners. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/is-a-small-farm-in-your-future/ CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/CS_SFF_MarketingSquares_VA20216.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210902T004219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T004219Z UID:1735-1631095200-1631098800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Agricultural Leases 101 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program and the North Olympic Development Council thanks to grant funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program. \nWhen leasing land\, developing a strong agricultural lease is important to all parties involved. In this webinar\, we will walk participants through important considerations of an ag lease. \nTopics include: \n-Definition of terms in a lease and sample language\n-The importance of having a lease when leasing land as a farmer or landowner\n-Overall lease structure – the nuts and bolts of an ag lease\n-Examples of strong ag lease templates\n-Determining ag lease rates \nSpeakers include: \nDenis Stearns\, Attorney\nMark Bowman\, NODC Sustainable Agriculture Program Coordinator\nKellie Henwood\, WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program Coordinator \nThis webinar will be recorded and included on our WSU Extension online learning library. \n***Please note\, participants will need to be logged into a zoom account in order to join the webinar. Zoom accounts are free. Sign up here: https://zoom.us/ \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/agricultural-leases-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/RSF-Facebook-Cover_no-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20211015T023015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T023015Z UID:1791-1635415200-1635418800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Preparing for a Farm Loan DESCRIPTION:  \nA free webinar hosted by the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program thanks to a grant from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program. \nAs farmers looking to purchase ag land\, here is a session just for you. Two experts in the field of agriculture real estate lending share their perspective on this topic. \nSome of the areas they will cover include:\n-How to prepare your management and financial acumen to work with a lender.\n-What information about your existing business and proposed operation are lenders looking for.\n-What are the property issues lenders see when trying to finance land.\n-How best to use the resources of Farm Service Agency and Craft3. \nGuest speakers include: \nErika Lindholm\, Craft3\nIn her role as Sr. Business Lender – Team Manager\, Erika sources and originates commercial loans in the Olympic Peninsula region as well as supervises and supports a team of lenders in other rural parts of Craft3’s Washington and Oregon footprint. Craft3 has a strategic focus on Food and Agriculture businesses and Erika also serves on the Board of Directors of North Olympic Land Trust. Craft3 is a partner in the Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative whose mission is to keep working lands viable. \nRansom Satterlee\, USDA Farm Service Agency\nRansom’s role as a loan officer for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is to: provide information about FSA’s loan programs\, review and process loan applications\, and work with farmers\, ranchers\, and agriculture lenders to finance operating costs\, equipment\, and real estate purchases for farms in the greater Spokane region (Asotin\, Garfield\, Lincoln\, Pend Oreille\, Spokane\, Stevens\, and Whitman counties). URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/preparing-for-a-farm-loan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Small-Farms-and-NODC-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20210929T214717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T214717Z UID:1786-1636048800-1636054200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk - Integrated Pest Management: Clubroot DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on November 4th at 6pm. We will be joined by Laurel Moulton\, WSU Regional Small Farms Pest Specialist\, and Betsey Wittick\, owner of Laughing Crow Farm in Bainbridge and farmer/viticulturist at Bainbridge Vineyards. They will be sharing helpful pest identification and management information for farmers in our region and leading an interactive discussion with participants on what problems they are seeing in their own fields. This is the final discussion in our three-part integrated pest management events for 2021 where we will be focusing on Clubroot. \n  \nWhen: November 4th\, 6pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Online Zoom Event – Registration Required\nTickets: This is a FREE event\, but you must register to attend! \n \n————- \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer willing to share their expertise in a given topic. Events are held in a supportive yet informal atmosphere\, that allows participants to share\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from each other without pressure.\nEvents are open to all new and current farmers! \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-integrated-pest-management-clubroot/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Anywhere you are CATEGORIES:Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-IPM-Clubroot_Facebook-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211109T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20211015T025042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T025042Z UID:1797-1636452000-1636455600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:E-Commerce Marketing Strategies for Farms and Food Businesses DESCRIPTION:  \nA free webinar hosted by the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program thanks to a grant from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program. \nAs the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted consumer buying habits\, farm and food businesses need to rethink their e-commerce marketing strategies. Is your e-commerce platform and presence up to the challenge? Susan Shoemaker\, Business Assistance Specialist with North Olympic Development Council\, will share her thoughts on several topics including: \n-Optimization of your website and online search presence.\n-Practical tips on using social media.\n-The development and linking of websites and e-commerce platforms.\n-And some thoughts on setting up a website and e-commerce platform if starting from scratch. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/e-commerce-marketing-strategies-for-farms-and-food-businesses/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Small-Farms-and-NODC-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220107T052635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T052635Z UID:1832-1643241600-1643500799@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Country Living Expo and Cattlemen's Winterschool DESCRIPTION:23 BRAND NEW CLASSES for this year’s Expo\, with 83 total! \nThe Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool is going all virtual again and continuing its mission of uniting farmers\, homesteaders\, nature enthusiast\, and everyone else in between. There are classes for everyone’s interests and an opportunity to connect with like minded folks and enthusiastic educators right on your screen LIVE. Choose from 83 classes spread over 3 days\, January 28\, 29\, 30th\, 2022 9:00am to 5:00pm PST from anywhere in the world or from the comfort of your own home. \n  \nClass instructors are fellow farmers\, industry experts\, veterinarians\, researchers\, and professors from all sectors of agriculture and farming. Take up to 12 classes with a standard registration and enjoy a vast selection of topics like: Baking Sourdough Bread\, Water Rights for Rural Landowners\, Raising Poultry or Canning 101 to name a few. Take Sheep Dairying 101 one hour and Shitake Mushroom Cultivation the next hour. From cooking\, crafting\, animal care or machinery repair your class line up can be as eclectic as you like and reflect your learning interests. Check out this year’s exciting class list and register today! \nWhen: Jan 28th\, 29th & 30th\, 2022 / 9am – 5pm PST \nWhere: Online \nCost: $10 students / $55 Adult \nRegister: www.skagit.wsu.edu/countrylivingexpo URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/country-living-expo-and-cattlemens-winterschool/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/animals-beef-cattle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220108T054658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T054658Z UID:1838-1643914800-1643922000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Farming by the Numbers DESCRIPTION:Farming by the Numbers – Learn the basics of farm record keeping\, taking sales online\, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.\nThursday evenings in February 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm to learn the ins and outs of setting up a solid record keeping system as well as other farm number-crunching topics.\n\nFebruary 3 – Farm Bookkeeping Basics\nFebruary 10 – Online Sales\nFebruary 17 – Paying Employees\nFebruary 24 – Financial Statements\, Cash Flow\, & Loan Readiness\n\nTake one\, two or all four! Cost for the four-week series is $15 or $5 for a single class. See the Eventbrite page for more information and to register!\n\nRegister:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/farming-by-the-numbers-registration-234941826327?fbclid=IwAR25-5R1fRRatsp_DK8Nn4kZ4MEmg54gYA9-0SBNn9_N3eoPsIdsM89LueI URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farming-by-the-numbers/ CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Kate%20Ryan":MAILTO:kate.ryan@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220204T130335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T130335Z UID:1844-1644343200-1648585800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays February 8 through March 29th\, 2022 \n6:00-8:30pm \nBecoming a successful agricultural entrepreneur is not easy! So\, set yourself up from the start. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Come out of this 9 week course with the core elements of a business plan to guide your small business forward. \nThis 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 and farmer speakers\, and engaging in regional groups for more networking and community-based support. \nRegister Now! URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-agricultural-entrepreneurship/ CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/CS_SFF_MarketingSquares_VA20214.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220225T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220108T054038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T054038Z UID:1834-1645779600-1645795800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Farm Vendor Track - WSFMA Conference DESCRIPTION:Great upcoming virtual educational offering for farm vendors. This is part of a special one day rate during the Washington State Farmers Market Association‘s annual conference.\n\n\nWhether you are a seasoned farmers market vendor or considering selling at a farmers market for the first time in 2022\, the Farm Vendor Track on February 25th will provide you with tools for the 2022 season and help you strengthen your farmers market business.\n\nWhen: February 25th\, 2022 9am – 1:30pm \nWhere: Virtual online\nFarmers interested in registering visit: https://wafarmersmarkets.org/conference/2022-feb/ URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farm-vendor-track-wsfma-conference/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/2022-Farm-Vendor-Track.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220304T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220219T054420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T054420Z UID:1849-1646398800-1646402400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:AgrAbility: What is it? What does it do and can it help me? DESCRIPTION:So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. \nWashington State AgrAbility Project\, part of WSU Skagit Extension\, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. \nWhen: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 \n\n\nRegister once for all webinars and join us weekly every Friday at 1pm Pacific Time or choose the sessions that look most interesting to you. \nMarch 4 – AgrAbility: What is it? What does it do and can it help me?\nAgrAbility is a grant funded program available to farmers\, farm workers\, and ranchers that are battling any sort of limitation. Learn more about it at this kick-off webinar. \nMarch 11 – Assistive Technology: What’s available\, How to choose it\, How to fund it\nAssistive technology (AT) is defined as any item\, piece of equipment\, or product system\, whether acquired commercially\, modified\, or customized\, that is used to increase\, maintain\, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. There are many resources for identifying\, locating\, obtaining\, and fabricating AT – on this webinar\, we’ll share what’s available. \nMarch 18 – Medical Debt and Charity Care: Income-Eligible Programs for Emergency Medical Care Expenses\nCharity Care provides for free and discounted inpatient and outpatient care in Washington State’s hospitals. It’s available for outstanding bills and even bills already paid can be refunded if you qualify for the program. Learn about how to apply here. \nMarch 25 – Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits\nIf you’ve had an injury that stops you from working\, you may be entitled to disability benefits through Social Security. We’ll take you through the eligibility and application process step-by-step. \nThere will be a Q&A period following each presentation. \nCART closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\nTime \n\nMar 4\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 11\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 18\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 25\, 2022 01:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegister Today! \nClick Here to Register URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/agrability-what-is-it-what-does-it-do-and-can-it-help-me/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/WA-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220311T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220311T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220219T054738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T054738Z UID:1853-1647003600-1647007200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Assistive Technology: What’s available\, How to choose it\, How to fund it DESCRIPTION:So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. \nWashington State AgrAbility Project\, part of WSU Skagit Extension\, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. \nWhen: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 \n\n\nRegister once for all webinars and join us weekly every Friday at 1pm Pacific Time or choose the sessions that look most interesting to you. \nMarch 4 – AgrAbility: What is it? What does it do and can it help me?\nAgrAbility is a grant funded program available to farmers\, farm workers\, and ranchers that are battling any sort of limitation. Learn more about it at this kick-off webinar. \nMarch 11 – Assistive Technology: What’s available\, How to choose it\, How to fund it\nAssistive technology (AT) is defined as any item\, piece of equipment\, or product system\, whether acquired commercially\, modified\, or customized\, that is used to increase\, maintain\, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. There are many resources for identifying\, locating\, obtaining\, and fabricating AT – on this webinar\, we’ll share what’s available. \nMarch 18 – Medical Debt and Charity Care: Income-Eligible Programs for Emergency Medical Care Expenses\nCharity Care provides for free and discounted inpatient and outpatient care in Washington State’s hospitals. It’s available for outstanding bills and even bills already paid can be refunded if you qualify for the program. Learn about how to apply here. \nMarch 25 – Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits\nIf you’ve had an injury that stops you from working\, you may be entitled to disability benefits through Social Security. We’ll take you through the eligibility and application process step-by-step. \nThere will be a Q&A period following each presentation. \nCART closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\nTime \n\nMar 4\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 11\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 18\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 25\, 2022 01:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegister Today! \nClick Here to Register URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/assistive-technology-whats-available-how-to-choose-it-how-to-fund-it/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/WA-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220318T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220318T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220219T054950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T054950Z UID:1855-1647608400-1647612000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Medical Debt and Charity Care: Income-Eligible Programs for Emergency Medical Care Expenses DESCRIPTION:So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. \nWashington State AgrAbility Project\, part of WSU Skagit Extension\, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. \nWhen: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 \n\n\nRegister once for all webinars and join us weekly every Friday at 1pm Pacific Time or choose the sessions that look most interesting to you. \nMarch 4 – AgrAbility: What is it? What does it do and can it help me?\nAgrAbility is a grant funded program available to farmers\, farm workers\, and ranchers that are battling any sort of limitation. Learn more about it at this kick-off webinar. \nMarch 11 – Assistive Technology: What’s available\, How to choose it\, How to fund it\nAssistive technology (AT) is defined as any item\, piece of equipment\, or product system\, whether acquired commercially\, modified\, or customized\, that is used to increase\, maintain\, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. There are many resources for identifying\, locating\, obtaining\, and fabricating AT – on this webinar\, we’ll share what’s available. \nMarch 18 – Medical Debt and Charity Care: Income-Eligible Programs for Emergency Medical Care Expenses\nCharity Care provides for free and discounted inpatient and outpatient care in Washington State’s hospitals. It’s available for outstanding bills and even bills already paid can be refunded if you qualify for the program. Learn about how to apply here. \nMarch 25 – Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits\nIf you’ve had an injury that stops you from working\, you may be entitled to disability benefits through Social Security. We’ll take you through the eligibility and application process step-by-step. \nThere will be a Q&A period following each presentation. \nCART closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\nTime \n\nMar 4\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 11\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 18\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 25\, 2022 01:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegister Today! \nClick Here to Register URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/medical-debt-and-charity-care-income-eligible-programs-for-emergency-medical-care-expenses/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/WA-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220325T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220325T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220219T055212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T055212Z UID:1858-1648213200-1648216800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits DESCRIPTION:So you’ve had a farm injury? What Next. \nWashington State AgrAbility Project\, part of WSU Skagit Extension\, is pleased to announce a series of webinars focused on the resources and services available if you’ve experienced a farm injury or otherwise acquired a disability. \nWhen: Fridays at 1 pm PST – March 2022 \n\n\nRegister once for all webinars and join us weekly every Friday at 1pm Pacific Time or choose the sessions that look most interesting to you. \nMarch 4 – AgrAbility: What is it? What does it do and can it help me?\nAgrAbility is a grant funded program available to farmers\, farm workers\, and ranchers that are battling any sort of limitation. Learn more about it at this kick-off webinar. \nMarch 11 – Assistive Technology: What’s available\, How to choose it\, How to fund it\nAssistive technology (AT) is defined as any item\, piece of equipment\, or product system\, whether acquired commercially\, modified\, or customized\, that is used to increase\, maintain\, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. There are many resources for identifying\, locating\, obtaining\, and fabricating AT – on this webinar\, we’ll share what’s available. \nMarch 18 – Medical Debt and Charity Care: Income-Eligible Programs for Emergency Medical Care Expenses\nCharity Care provides for free and discounted inpatient and outpatient care in Washington State’s hospitals. It’s available for outstanding bills and even bills already paid can be refunded if you qualify for the program. Learn about how to apply here. \nMarch 25 – Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits\nIf you’ve had an injury that stops you from working\, you may be entitled to disability benefits through Social Security. We’ll take you through the eligibility and application process step-by-step. \nThere will be a Q&A period following each presentation. \nCART closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\nTime \n\nMar 4\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 11\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 18\, 2022 01:00 PM\nMar 25\, 2022 01:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegister Today! \nClick Here to Register URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/WA-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220401T042117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T042117Z UID:1873-1649872800-1649878200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk: Downy Mildew DESCRIPTION:Dirt Talk – Integrated Pest Management: Downy Mildew \nJoin us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on April 13th at 6pm. We will be joined by Laurel Moulton\, WSU Regional Small Farms Pest Specialist\, and Scott Chichester\, owner of Chi’s Farm in Sequim\, WA. They will be sharing helpful identification and management information for farmers in our region on Downy Mildew. Scott will dive more in depth into downy mildew on basil and spinach in a greenhouse/high tunnel situation. Presenters will then lead an interactive discussion with participants on what problems they are seeing in their own fields and management techniques they can employ. \nWhen: April 13th\, 2022\, 6pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Online Zoom Event – Registration Required\nTickets: This is a FREE event\, but you must register to attend! \n \nAbout our Farm Presenter – Scott Chichester: \nScott has been farming organically in the Dungeness Valley for over 20 years now\, including many formative years at Nash’s Organic Produce.  After a brief detour North of the border to help get Fiore Farms off the ground\, he returned to the area\, starting his own business and lending a hand to Red Dog Farm in Chimacum.  The next four years he split his time between teaching Agricultural Science and Biology at Sequim High School and running Chi’s Farm.  He now works full time at Chi’s Farm\, focused on growing healthy\, delicious food for the local community. When he isn’t farming\, it is likely he is riding a bike or walking a dog. \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer willing to share their expertise in a given topic. Events are held in a supportive yet informal atmosphere\, that allows participants to share\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from each other without pressure.\nEvents are open to all new and current farmers! \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-downy-mildew/ CATEGORIES:Farmer Networking Event,Integrated Pest Management ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Downy-Mildew_Facebook-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220615T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T013629Z UID:1943-1657900800-1657908000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: High Tunnel Production at Chi's Farm DESCRIPTION:Join Farmer Scott Chichester of Chis Farm in Sequim for an on-farm field day on July 15th from 4pm to 6pm.  Scott will be opening his farm to share his experience and expertise with High Tunnel Production. Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable and organic farming in our region. This farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers\, not to the general public.   \nTopics to be discussed during the Farm Walk:\n– Layout and spacing of high tunnel crops: tomatoes\, cucumbers\, peppers on trellis\n– Pruning and twining techniques\n– Harvest timing\, techniques\n– Importance of venting\n– Growing hot weather crops without supplemental heat in our climate\n– Balancing summer crops with cool season crops\, and how we make transitions\n– Winter crops in unheated tunnels\, and rotation examples \nPlease only register for the farm walk if you plan to attend. There is limited space for this event. If you register and are unable to come we kindly ask that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open up registration to other interested farmers. \nIf you go to register and there are no spaces available\, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list. \nRegistration Details\nDate: July 15th\, 2022 @ 4pm – 6pm (in-person event!)\nLocation: Sequim\, WA – Address will be provided to registered attendees\nRegistration link: \n \nMore about Scott Chichester / Chis Farm:\nScott has been farming organically in the Dungeness Valley for over 20 years now\, including many formative years at Nashs Organic Produce. After a brief detour North of the border to help get Fiore Farms off the ground\, he returned to the area\, starting his own business and lending a hand to Red Dog Farm in Chimacum. The next four years he split his time between teaching Agricultural Science and Biology at Sequim High School and running Chis Farm.\nHe now works full time at Chis Farm\, focused on growing healthy\, delicious food for the local community. When he isnt farming\, it is likely he is riding a bike or walking a dog.\n———\nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-farm-walk-high-tunnel-production-at-chis-farm/ CATEGORIES:Farm Walk,Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Farm-Walk-Chis-Farm_FB-Event-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220810T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220615T202849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T202849Z UID:1948-1660154400-1660159800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk: Slugs & Snails - Control on Small Farms DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and Rory Mc Donnell\, OSU associate professor and Extension gastropod specialist in a discussion all about Slugs and Snails and how to control them on your small farm.\n \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nBackground information on slugs and snails\nMain pest species on the west coast and how to identify them\nCurrent control methods\nDevelopment of new tools:\n–              Novel attractants such as bread dough \n–              Biological control using nematodes\n\nWhen: August 10th\, 2022\, 6pm – 7:30pm (online event!)\nWhere: Online Zoom Event – Registration Required\nTickets: This is a FREE event\, but you must register to attend! \n \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer or agriculture specialist willing to share their expertise in a given topic. Events are held in a supportive yet informal atmosphere\, that allows participants to share\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from each other without pressure.\nEvents are open to all new and current farmers! \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-slugs-snails-control-on-small-farms/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farmer Networking Event,Integrated Pest Management ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Slugs-Snails_Facebook-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220621T235155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T235155Z UID:1962-1661277600-1661283000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk: Agritourism DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on August 23rd at 6pm. We will be joined by WSU agritourism specialist\, Trevor Lane\, who will be sharing his knowledge and expertise working with farmers looking to implement agritourism as part of their farm business. Trevor will be giving a general overview of the current state of agritourism in Washington\, including the economic impacts and common barriers for farmers. Discussion topics will also include:  \n\nRisk & Liability  \nBiosecurity \nResources for farmers\n\n\nThis event was rescheduled from the original date in July. Though this event is from an agritourism point of view\, information presented may be of interest to farmers not doing agritourism activities\, specifically topics of Risk\, Liability and biosecurity on the farm.   \nWhen: August 23rd\, 2022\, 6pm – 7:30pm (online event!)\nWhere: Online Zoom Event – Registration Required\nTickets: This is a FREE event\, but you must register to attend! \n \n  \nMore about Trevor Lane:   \nTrevor C Lane\, Ed.D. – Learn. Serve. Lead.  For his work in agritourism\, small business ecosystems\, and technology\, Trevor is an award-winning and peer-reviewed published associate professor and state specialist in Community & Economic Development for Washington State University (WSU) Extension\, while serving dually as the director of WSU Ferry County Extension.  His leadership links scholarly and academic research to solving problems and supporting the needs of tribal and rural communities.\n\n\nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer or agriculture specialist willing to share their expertise in a given topic. Events are held in a supportive yet informal atmosphere\, that allows participants to share\, exchange perspectives\, and learn from each other without pressure.\nEvents are open to all new and current farmers!  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-agritourism/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Agritourism_Facebook-Cover2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220904T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220904T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220816T194319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T194319Z UID:2065-1662292800-1662300000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Lavender Connection Essential Oil Extraction DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how farmers extract lavender essential oil from the plants? Join the Olson Family at Lavender Connection family farm on Sunday\, September 4th at 12:00pm to learn and watch the process of essential oil extraction\, using steam distillation! The demonstration will take approximately 30 minutes\, with plenty of time for questions. The class at noon will begin with firing up the still\, so if you’d like to watch the lavender harvest for extraction and/or the still being packed with lavender\, please plan to show up approximately 30 minutes early. After the demonstration\, stroll the fields\, bring a picnic\, and enjoy the farm – they are open that day from 10am-5:30pm and you’re welcome to stay as long as you like. \nLimited to 20 participants. All ages are welcome\, but due to the technical/science nature of the discussion\, not recommended for children under 8. \n  \nWhen: September 4th\, 2022\n12pm for essential oil extraction\, come 30 minutes early if you would like to watch the lavender harvest\nWhere: Lavender Connection\, 1141 Cays Rd. Sequim\, WA 98382\nAudience: Public\, Farmers\, Producers\, Gardeners (anyone interested in learning more about the topic!)\nRegister: Free event\, but registration is required. If you register and the class is already full please reach out to Lisa Vaughn at lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu if you would like to be put on a cancellation list. \n  \n \n*Discussion will take place at the gazebo marked “Lavender Essential Oil” clearly visible from the parking lot – please plan to check in at the gazebo if you arrive early to watch the harvest. The class is outdoors\, but visitors will be grouped close together\, so masks are encouraged (and paper masks will be provided.) \nAbout Lavender Connection:\nLavender Connection is a small\, family owned and operated lavender farm featuring approximately 2500 plants of more than 40 different varieties. If the class fills up\, please note that the farm is open Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday\, and Monday until Labor Day – stop by any time this summer when they’re open and you might catch them distilling! Even if the still isn’t fired up\, they’re always out at the still sampling essential oil\, so you’re welcome to smell the varieties and ask questions about the process. \nThis event is in partnership with WSU Clallam County Extension. For more information or questions please contact Lisa Vaughn at lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/lavender-connection-essential-oil-extraction/ CATEGORIES:Farm Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Harvest-Doug-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa%20Vaughn":MAILTO:lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220911T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220903T060646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T060646Z UID:2109-1662890400-1662912000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Clallam County Harvest Festival DESCRIPTION:Clallam County Harvest Festival\nWhen: Sunday September 11th\, from 10-4\nWhere: Jardin du Soleil Farm – 3932 Sequim Dungeness Way\, Sequim\, WA 98383\nCelebrate this year’s harvest at Jardin du Soleil Lavender. Join WSU Clallam County Extension\, North Olympic Land Trust and Jardin du Soliel as we come together to share in the bounty of Clallam County’s rich agricultural lands.\nThe fields of Jardin du Soleil will welcome several area farms and agricultural businesses for you to engage and learn from.\nSchedule of Happenings:\n10am-12pm Lavender Harvesting Party\n~ Join us in the fields to help harvest the last of the lavender that will be distilled into essential oil later in the day.\n12pm- 4pm Main Event\n~Visit different stations to learn about lavender harvesting\, distilling\, processing\, and pruning.\n~ Bring your containers for $10 fill any size with fresh lavender hydrosol\n~ Wander the fields visiting with area farms to learn about what they have to offer. Including Chi’s Farm\, Joy Farm\, Her farm\, Tampopo and more!\n~ Wander the farm checking out the maze\, goats\, and chickens.\n~ Pacific Pantry on site serving up local food and beverage.\n~ So So Sweet selling the most deliciously made confections.\n~ Goodness Teas offering beverages and snacks made from the land and heart.\n~ Lavender Ice Cream\, Lemonade and other goodies.\n~ Family fun and Games\n~ Local live Music URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/clallam-county-harvest-festival/ LOCATION:Jardin du Soleiel Farm\, 3932 Sequim Dungeness Way\, Sequim\, WA\, 98383\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Clallam-county-harvest-festival.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa%20Vaughn":MAILTO:lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220615T195137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T195137Z UID:1946-1663084800-1663092000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Low-Till Farming with Wintercreek Farm DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wintercreek Farm in Poulsbo on September 13th from 4pm – 6pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk all about Low-till farming practices. Farmer Robin Bodony will be opening up the farm to share her experience and expertise with no-till / low-till farming practices in a market farm setting. We will have Kitsap Conservation District partners on hand as well as our Regional IPM Specialist\, Laurel Mouton\, to discuss pest pressures in a low-till/no-till situation. Specific topics to be discussed include: \n\nNo-till and low-till tools and techniques for preparing beds for planting in a market garden setting\nUsing low tillage in concert with other soil health promoting strategies to produce quality crops (cover crops\, compost and mulches\, mineral balancing\, inter-planting)\nChallenges vs. benefits of low-tillage systems\n\nDirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable and organic farming in our region. This farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers\, not to the general public. \nMore about Wintercreek Farm \nWintercreek Farm is a roughly one-acre\, intensive market garden in Poulsbo\, WA. Run by Robin Bodony and a small\, seasonal crew. Wintercreek uses low tillage\, cover cropping\, compost\, mulching and remineralization practices aimed at promoting soil health and growing the best food possible. We serve our community through the Poulsbo Farmers Market\, local food banks\, the online local food marketplace Kitsap Fresh\, as well as a handful of restaurants. \nRegistration Details \nDate: September 13th\, 2022 @ 4pm – 6pm (in-person event!)\nLocation: Poulsbo\, WA – Address will be provided to registered attendees\nAudience: Farmers and Producers only\nRegistration: Please only register for the farm walk if you plan to attend. There is limited space for this event. If you register and are unable to come we kindly ask that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open up registration to other interested farmers. If you go to register and there are no spaces available\, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list. \n \n———– \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-farm-walk-low-till-farming-with-wintercreek-farm/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk,Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Farm-Walk-Wintercreek_FB-Event-Cover2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220916T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220908T034943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T034943Z UID:2120-1663322400-1663516800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Jefferson County Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:  \n20th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour \nSeptember 16th – 18th\, 2022 \nCelebrating locally grown food\, fiber & farm-made products \nGetOnTheFarm.org \n  \nAbout Farm Tour \nJefferson County Farm Tour is presented by The Production Alliance in partnership with the Wsu Jefferson County Extension and local farms and farmers. \nTPA Website: https://theproductionalliance.org/ \nFarm Tour: GetOnTheFarm.org\n(^Re-routes to https://theproductionalliance.org/events/jefferson-county-farm-tour) \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffcofarmtour/ \nIG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcofarmtour/ \nYouTube: https://youtu.be/09GXuBit_hE \nOur Mission \n\nCelebrate locally grown food\, fiber\, and farm-made products\nInvite community members to learn from and engage with their local farmers\nStimulate economic opportunity for farms in Jefferson County\n\nSELF-GUIDED TOURS | 10AM – 4PM | Saturday & Sunday \n\nBazaar Girls Yarn Shop\nCenter Valley Animal Rescue\nCompass Rose Farms\n\nJefferson Land Trust (Booth)\n\n\nEgg and I Pork\nFig and Otter Farm\nFinnriver Farm & Cidery\nGray Fox Farm\nKodama Farm & Food Forest\nRainCoast Farms\nSailor Vineyard\nSoft Step Farm**\nSpringRain Farm & Orchard*\nSunfield Biodynamic Farm\nSwan Farm Food Bank Garden\nWhite Lotus Farm*\n\nSpace Twins Provisions (Booth)*\nAnanda Hills Farm (Booth)*\nWater Moon Farm (Booth) *\n\n\nWilderbee Farm\n\nJacob’s Fleece Farm (Booth)\n\n\n\n*Open for in-person\, self-guided tours Saturday Only. \n**Open for in-person\, self-guided tours Sunday Only. \n 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EVENTS \nFriday \nOutdoor Movie: Charlotte’s Web (1973) \n7pm – 9pm | Worthington Park\, Quilcene \nSaturday \nPort Townsend Farmers Market \n9am – 2pm | 650 Tyler St\, Port Townsend \nQuilcene Fair & Parade \n10am – 3pm | Worthington Park\, Quilcene \n  \nWheat Weaving Workshop with Author Carmen Spagnola \n1:30pm – 3pm | $25 | Finnriver Cider Garden \n124 Center Rd\, Chimacum \n  \nBarn Dance \n6pm – 10pm | $10 | White Lotus Farm \n3723 Beaver Valley Rd\, Port Ludlow \nPurchase Tickets: https://theproductionalliance.org/events/jefferson-county-farm-tour \n  \nSunday \nChimacum Farmers Market \n10am – 2pm | 9122 Rhody Dr\, Chimacum \n  \nFinnriver Kitchen & Cider Garden \n12pm – 8pm | 124 Center Rd\, Chimacum \n  \nWheat Weaving Workshop with Author Carmen Spagnola \n1:30pm – 3pm | $25 | Finnriver Cider Garden \n124 Center Rd\, Chimacum \nPurchase Tickets: https://shop.finnriver.com/product/Wheat-Weaving-Workshop \nFARMLAND FOREVER \nCompass Rose\, Finnriver\, Kodama\, SpringRain and Sunfield farms are permanently protected as working farmland by Jefferson Land Trust. For over 30 years\, JLT has worked in creative partnerships with local farmers to keep land open for food production for generations to come. This ensures prime farmland is not developed and provides support to local farm families and businesses. More at saveland.org. \n FIBER FARMS \nJefferson County is home to a vibrant community of fiber farmers raising sheep\, llama\, and alpaca and producing wool of exceptional quality for a variety of weavers\, knitters\, crochetters\, or textile artists and businesses. Learn more at Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop and Ananda Hills\, Compass Rose\, Jacob’s Fleece\, White Lotus\, and Wilderbee farms. \nFEATURED FARMS\nAnanda Hills Farm \nanandahillsfarm.com | 360.302.0522 \nA 10-acre farm in Beaver Valley with two primary focuses: Shetland sheep for their fiber and poultry for a small chick hatching business and table eggs. The farm also has a greenhouse\, garden\, and orchard. \nBazaar Girls Yarn Shop \n647 Washington St\, Port Townsend | bazaargirls.com | 360.379.9273 \nOwned and operated by Karen Rose since 1995\, Rosebud Ranch and its menagerie of alpacas has long been a featured farm on the tour. As Rose is unable to participate this year\, Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop will present Rosebud’s beautiful alpaca fiber\, as well as other local fibers\, in her stead \nCenter Valley Animal Rescue \n11900 Center Road\, Quilcene | centervalleyanimalrescue.org | 360.765.0598 \nRescues and rehabilitates unwanted\, injured\, or abandoned domesticated and wild animals and provides sanctuary to a large variety of animals including cats\, dogs\, small animals\, reptiles\, turtles\, birds\, waterfowl\, emus\, sheep\, goats\, horses\, and more. \nCompass Rose Farms \n1463 W Uncas Rd\, Port Townsend | thedirtrichschool.org | 360.379.1443 \n40-acre bio-diverse farm\, permaculture school\, sacred grove\, and fiber mill. Icelandic sheep\, ducks\, and geese. Hands-on demos: spin yarn\, drop spindle\, card and comb wool. Yarn & roving for sale. \nEgg and I Pork \n2027 Egg and I Rd\, Chimacum | eggandigardens.com | 360.821.2589 \nEgg and I Pork specializes in bringing locally fed and humanely raised hazelnut-finished Tamworth pork to local area restaurants and specialty retail markets. Owned by farmers Philip Vogelzang and Doyle Yancey\, the pigs are raised on their 25-acre cooperative farm in fertile farm country off Egg and I Road. \nFig and Otter Farm \n695 Schwartz Rd\, Nordland\, WA |figandotterfarm.com | 907.399.4018 \nFig and Otter Farm grows seasonal cut flowers on approximately an acre using regenerative practices aimed at improving the health and vitality of our soil. We are focused on providing fresh cut flowers for our community to help share the beauty of our natural world and provide a local alternative to imported flowers. \nFinnriver Farm & Cidery \n124 Center Rd\, Chimacum | finnriver.com | 360.339.8478 \n50-acre organic farm and orchard with a mission to reconnect people to the land. Open 12PM – 8PM for orchard tours\, cider tastings\, farm kitchen\, live music\, and more. See 20th Anniversary Special Events. \nGray Fox Farm \n6073 Beaver Valley Rd\, Chimacum | @grayfoxfarmhoney | 202.744.6409 \nGray Fox Farm features 1.5 acres of blueberries\, apple and plum orchards\, chickens\, ducks\, and bees. Proudly providing locals and visitors alike with fresh\, local\, raw honey\, jams\, pickles\, and natural produce. Take in the beautiful views of Beaver Valley and see our soon-to-be active 3\,000 sq. ft. greenhouse. \nJacob’s Fleece Farm \njacobsfleece.com | 360.765.0103 \nA 8-acre farm and fiber marketplace in Quilcene specializing in Jacob Sheep\, raw fleeces\, processed fiber\, handspun yarn\, hand knit items. Spinning and knitting demos. \nKodama Farm & Food Forest \n42 Tall Tree Lane\, Chimacum | kodamafarming.com | 425.218.9337 \nA small-scale farm using no-till regenerative methods to produce fruits and vegetables for the community. Along with our market garden\, we have a tropical geodesic dome greenhouse and produce goat-milk soap with milk from our small dairy herd! \nRainCoast Farms \n12224 Airport Cutoff Rd\, Port Townsend | raincoastfarm.com | 206.930.1391 \nA unique gathering place surrounded by majestic old growth cedar trees. We strive to be self-sustaining and environmentally conscious. Our pesticide free farm offers apples\, berries\, flowers\, honey and most recently our own hard cider and wine. Our chickens\, affectionately called “The Girls” produce the most delicious eggs. \nSailor Vineyard \n1673 Woodland Dr\, Port Townsend | sailorvineyard.wine | 360.531.0079 \n3-acres with three varieties of grapes: Marechal Foch\, Pinot Noir andDolcetto. Sustainable and organic farming practices used to produce wine solely from our own site-grown grapes in our traditional gravity winery. Our wine is unfiltered and unrefined with no added sulfites. Bottle sales\, vineyard and winery tours. \nSoft Step Farm \n3057 7th St\, Port Townsend | softstepfarm.com | 541.350.0636 \nOne half-acre farm aims to grow with sustainable and regenerative principles\, minimizing waste and modeling the beauty and productivity of small-scale agriculture. Feeding the soil to nurture unique\, flavor-forward fruits and vegetables. \nSpace Twins Provisions \nspacetwinsprovisions.com | 202.468.4113 \nSpace Twins Provisions is a husband-wife vegetable operation in residency at White Lotus Farm & Inn. We furnish a small CSA and vend at the Port Townsend Farmers Market. On less than a quarter acre\, we practice high rotation market gardening style vegetable production. \nSpringRain Farm & Orchard \n187 Covington Way\, Chimacum | springrainfarm.org | 425.218.5675 \nA 26-acre certified organic diversified family farm growing a wide variety of berries\, apples and pears\, greenhouse crops\, salad greens\, and producing eggs\, chicken\, rabbit\, and duck. Farmstead jams\, heirloom tomato sauce\, and applesauce. Guided tours of geothermal greenhouses every two-hours. \nSunfield Farm \n111 Sunfield Lane\, Port Hadlock | sunfieldfarm.org | 360.385.3658 \nGoat milking demonstration 10:15am\, biodynamic talks & tours\, sheep & goats\, Waldorf education talks & classrooms\, grain milling\, wool processing\, scavenger hunt\, craft projects. \nSwan Farm Food Bank Garden \n10632 Rhody Drive\, Port Hadlock | foodbankgrowers.org | 360.379.6675 \nAs a part of the Food Bank growers\, the Swan Farm Food Bank Garden grows a wide array of vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers for the Tri-Area Food Bank thanks to a fabulous team of volunteers. \nWater Moon Farm \nWater Moon Farm is a first generation\, multi-generational farmstead in its second season in Beaver Valley. Focused on permaculture homestead and currently specializing in farm-made tempeh\, a traditional food of Indonesia\, and thrilled to share with visitors what they’ve crafted. \nWhite Lotus Farm \n3723 Beaver Valley Rd\, Port Ludlow \nwhitelotusfarmandinn.com | 425.830.0253 \nWhite Lotus Farm prioritizes the well-being of our community by offering quality products such as sourdough bread\, pastured chicken eggs\, honey and 100% grass fed lamb and fleece\, plus\, connective experiences like farmstays\, weddings and community events\, and flowers from the “Space Lotus Floral Collective”. \nWilderbee Farm \n223 Cook Ave\, Port Townsend | wilderbeefarm.com | 360.379.2434 \nFamily-run certified organic U-pick farm and meadery. Lavender\, flowers\, and pumpkins. Honeybees and handcrafted meads. Rare British Soay Sheep. Essential oil distillation and wool spinning demonstrations. Enjoy mead tastings\, feed the sheep\, browse farm store\, explore nature trails and self-guided tours. \n  \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/jefferson-county-farm-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/JCFT-facebook.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220918T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T123000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220902T012556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T012556Z UID:2090-1663498800-1663504200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:The Sawtooth Ranch Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Join The Sawtooth Ranch for a guided tour of their integrated farming and ranching operation. Learn about the intersection of conservation and cultivation. They will share insights into the ways they incorporate animal husbandry and land management into a production model that supports a market farm and farmshare program. All while supporting sensitive habitat for native flora and fauna on protected land. \nThe tour will cover a substantial area of the property over approximately 90 minutes so please wear comfortable clothing and durable shoes\, and protection from the sun. Picnic tables are available for Creekside dining so consider bringing a snack to enjoy after the tour. \nWhen: Sunday\, September 18th 11am-12:30pm – please arrive a few minutes early to sign in.\nEvent location: The Sawtooth Ranch just west of Port Angeles near Joyce\, WA (exact address to be given upon registering)\nAudience: Public\, Farmers\, Producers\, Gardeners (anyone interested in learning more about the topic!)\nRegistration: You must register to attend this event. \nParking is limited at this site so registration will be limited to 10 cars. We encourage carpooling. When selecting to register\, your “ticket” will be counted as one car\, you will then be asked to identify who will be joining you at the tour by giving each attendees name. This will allow us to have a count of attendees we will be expecting. If you have questions before registering\, please contact Lisa Vaughn at lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu. If the event is filled and you would like to be put on a cancellation list\, please reach out to Lisa. \n \nMore about The Sawtooth Ranch:\nThe Sawtooth Ranch is a diversified farmstead located along Salt Creek\, on the former site of Westwind Farm\, offering an 18 week seasonal farmshare program. Icelandic Sheep are the cornerstone of the operation and they also raise fowl\, forage and wildcraft on 53 acres\, in trust with the North Olympic Land Trust. \n—-\nThis event is in partnership with WSU Clallam County Extension.\nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Lisa Vaughn (lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/thesawtoothranchguidedtour/ CATEGORIES:Farm Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/The-Sawtooth-Ranch-Tour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa%20Vaughn":MAILTO:lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220902T205319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T205319Z UID:2095-1663513200-1663518600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Two Bear Gardens Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Tammy Ratliff at Two Bears Gardens as she takes you on a guided tour of her small family farm in Port Angeles.  Tammy is dedicated to raising the healthiest food possible to feed her family\, her friends\, and her community.  Her farming philosophy is based on the principles of permaculture\, the practice of using natural systems to create a sustainable method of growing food and improving the land upon which we all depend. Tammy believes in being good stewards of the land so that it will continue to provide for future generations.\n\nTammy will show you how she grows large quantities of food on a small amount of land in a sustainable way.  She will be highlighting permaculture techniques like swales and hugelkultur and show how she uses vertical gardening to grow large quantities of food on a small farm.  You will also learn about her techniques for overwintering crops to see how you too can grow fresh produce year-round on the Olympic Peninsula.\n\nTammy has been growing food for 30+ years.  In addition to farming\, she is a small farm and garden consultant.  She has a certification in Permaculture Design and Sustainable Agriculture.  Tammy especially enjoys helping beginner gardeners and farmers.\n\n\nWHEN: Sept 18th 3pm-4:30pm\nWHERE: Port Angeles\, WA (exact address to be given upon registering)\nAUDIENCE: Public\, Farmers\, Producers\, Gardeners (anyone interested in learning more about the topic!\n\nREGISTRATION: Parking is limited at this site so registration will be limited to 9 cars. We encourage carpooling. When selecting to register\, your “ticket” will be counted as one car\, you will then be asked to identify who will be joining you at the tour by giving each attendees name. This will allow us to have a count of attendees we will be expecting. If you have questions before registering\, please contact Lisa Vaughn at lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu. If the event is filled and you would like to be put on a cancellation list\, please reach out to Lisa.\n\n\n\n \n———\n\nThis event is in partnership with WSU Clallam County Extension.\nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Lisa Vaughn (lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu) at least two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/twobeargardensguidedtour/ CATEGORIES:Farm Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Two-Bear-Guided-Tour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa%20Vaughn":MAILTO:lisa.vaughn@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220919T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220622T012551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T012551Z UID:1967-1663610400-1670272200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Cultivating Success Whole Farm Planning DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning\nOffered Statewide\, Online\, and with Spanish Interpretation \nSeptember 19th – December 5th \nWe’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise!  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. \n\n$200 for a 12-week course September 19th through December 5th\, 2022\nClass meets weekly on Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:30pm\nOnline course classroom through Zoom with in-person field trips\nScholarships are available for Military Veterans and anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier\nThis course will be offered with Spanish language interpretation and facilitation\n\nCultivando Éxito: Planificación de toda la granja\nOfrecido a nivel estatal\, en línea y con interpretación en español   \n¡Cubriremos una amplia gama de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente\, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear\, sostener y hacer crecer su granja de pequeña escala. \n\n$200 por un curso de 12 semanas del 19 de septiembre al 5 de diciembre de 2022\nLa clase se reúne semanalmente los lunes de 6:00pm a 8:30pm\nCurso en línea a través de Zoom con visitas al campo\nHay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera\n¡Curso traducido al Español! Este curso se ofrecerá con interpretación y facilitación en español\n\nLearn More/Más información:\nhttps://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/whole-farm-planning\ncultivating.success@wsu.edu \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-whole-farm-planning/ CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/CS-WFP-2022-social-media.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122004 CREATED:20220802T033022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T033022Z UID:2033-1663772400-1663779600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Meat Goat Production and Pasture Management at Bowman Farms DESCRIPTION:Join farmer Mark Bowman of Bowman Farms in Port Angeles for an on-farm tour on September 21st from 3-5pm. Mark will be sharing his expertise about all things meat goat production with a focus on breeding and pasture management. Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable and organic farming in our region. \nThis farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers\, not to the general public.    \nTopics to be discussed during the Farm Walk:  \n\nPasture-raised meat goat operation without using grain with a focus on pasture and grazing management on poor sandy soils using compost and other methods \nGoat breeds – a successful breeding program that showcases how to match breeding and birthing to maximize grazing and grass production to reduce hay costs. Mark will touch upon meat processing\, too.  \nNew WSU AgWeatherNet weather station\n\n\nRegistration Details\nDate: September 21st\, 2022 @ 3pm – 5pm (in-person event!)\nLocation: Port Angeles\, WA  – Address will be provided to registered attendees\nAudience: Farmers and Producers Only\nRegistration link: Please only register for the farm walk if you plan to attend as there is limited space for this event. If you register and are unable to come we kindly as that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open up registration to other interested farmers.   \nIf you go to register and there are no spaces available\, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list. \n \nMore about Bowman Farms:  \nBowman Farms is a 17 acre livestock ranch dedicated to pasture raised meat goats and beef cattle.  Bowman Farms was established in 2016 by owners Mark and Nancy Bowman with the goal of raising healthy\, grass-fed livestock for wholesale and retail consumption on the Olympic Peninsula.  As grass farmers\, they take a long-term approach to rehabilitating their fields to increase fertility and production for year-round\, non-irrigated animal rotations.  \n———–\n \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-farm-walk-meat-goat-production-and-pasture-management-at-bowman-farms/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk,Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Farm-Walk-Bowman-Farm_FB-Event-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR