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SUMMARY:Farmer Stress Assistance and Wellness Event
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Stress Assistance and Wellness Event \nMonday January 22\, 2024 \n9am-3pm at the Resort at Port Ludlow \nFree event for farmers with delicious food provided! \nPre-registration is required: https://farmerhealth.brownpapertickets.com/ \nJoin us for a day of learning and reflecting on how to reduce and manage stressors on your farm with a focus on physical\, emotional\, mental and financial health. Farming can be extremely stressful. Agriculture is known to be a dangerous occupation full of potential stressors like weather\, changing economic markets and machinery breakdowns. When these start to compound many farmers experience excessive stress\, making it hard to move forward to positive solutions. Due in part to the stresses faced in farming\, agricultural workers have rates of suicide much higher than the average rate.  Farmers need resources and support now more than ever. How can farmers care for themselves to sustain their tenure in agriculture? We will explore this query. \nJoin us for a free workshop with lunch and snacks provided in a comfortable\, relaxed setting. Walk away with practical knowledge and resources on how to manage the stresses of agriculture. We understand that these topics may be challenging to address in our agriculture community\, yet necessary in order to be proactive in community health and wellbeing. \nSpeakers include WSU Extension\, AgriAbility\, Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program\, Jefferson Healthcare\, and Jefferson Public Health. \nTopics include: \n\nTaking care of the farmer and managing stress on the farm\nPhysical injury prevention\, proper body mechanics\, stretching techniques\nAssistive technology if injury occurs to keep you farming\nMental health resources\, suicide awareness and reduction through QPR training (Question\, Persuade\, Refer)\nLocal services: access to affordable primary care providers\, charity care and financial assistance\, harm reduction services\, and more\n\nPlease register here: https://farmerhealth.brownpapertickets.com/ \nLunch generously provided by the Port Townsend Food Coop. \nRetreat space generously sponsored by the Resort at Port Ludlow. \nWorkshop sponsored by the WSU Extension AgriAbility Program.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farmer-stress-assistance-and-wellness-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Farm and Food Grants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register to receive the zoom link. \nPrepare for writing a grant for your farm or food business and learn best practices for success! \nTopics include: \n-An overview of federal\, state and independent grant opportunities. \n-Submitting your strongest application. \n-Knowing your resources. \nSpeakers include Carlotta Donisi\, United States Department of Agriculture and Ryan McCarthy\, North Olympic Development Council \nFacilitated by Elise Wright\, North Olympic Development Council\, and Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Program \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farm-and-food-grants-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Success Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:We’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 or food business. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Develop the core elements of a business plan to guide your small business forward. \nCourse Details \n$200 per farm \nOnline 6 week course February 20th – March 26th on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm\nwith regional in-person intensives April 13th in Skagit and Stevens Counties \nPart 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus\, calendar\, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation. \nPart 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th. \nScholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-agricultural-entrepreneurship-business-planning/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T120000
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SUMMARY:Pruning Blueberries at the Lazy J Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:Blueberries: Pruning for Productivity by Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams\, WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners. \nResearch has shown that when blueberry plants are not pruned or are pruned too lightly\, they fail to develop strong wood and become less productive. Blueberry growers need to establish an annual pruning regimen to remove old and diseased canes\, encourage the growth and development of strong new canes\, and ultimately increase the blueberry harvest.\nAfter hearing this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n– Describe the typical growth pattern of a blueberry cane.\n– Recognize blueberry canes of different ages.\n– Outline a systematic approach to pruning.\n– List considerations for pruning different varieties of blueberries or blueberry bushes that have been neglected. \nLate winter is the best time to prune blueberries. Blueberry growers will be able to apply what they learn soon after the presentation. With implementation of an annual pruning regimen\, the gardeners blueberry bushes will be happier and healthier and produce bigger and better berries! \nDate: February 24th\, 10:30am – 12pm \nAddress: Lazy J Tree Farm – 225 Gehrke Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA 98362\nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! \nAudience: This workshop is applicable to Farmers\, Gardeners\, and Homesteaders \nRegistration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6167880 \nSpace is limited for this event\, you must register to attend! \n***** This event is a crossover for gardeners\, farmers and homesteaders. If more than 20 people register for this event\, we will hold an afternoon session as well. An afternoon session will be announced on the 15th of February if it is needed. Please register now so we can plan accordingly.  *****
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/pruning-blueberries-at-the-lazy-j-tree-far/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240226T200000
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping\, Sales & Reporting Class
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: WSU Extension. Photo of NODC resource provider\, Karen Affeld\, with local herb company\, Heron Botanicals\, from Business Planning series.  \nPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration required. \nKeeping your books as a farm and/or food business is critical for success. Come learn in person with local experts how to track sales and use Quickbooks to track your business’ income and expenses\, run reports\, invoices\, and more. Using Quickbooks is not a pre-requisite for this class\, come and learn! \nTwo-part class: \n1) 6pm Sales tracking and reimbursement for ICFM vendors \n2] 6:45pm Use Quickbooks to track your business’s income and expenses and run reports and invoices. \nSpeakers: Pat Milliman\, JCFM Assistant Manager and Liz Arp\, L ARP Bookkeeping \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/bookkeeping-sales-reporting-class/
LOCATION:Fort Worden\, Commons A\, 210 Battery Way\, Port Townsend\, 98368\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T180000
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SUMMARY:Tax Season Class
DESCRIPTION:Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register is required. \nEvery farm and food business handles taxes to varying levels. Join us in person with a local tax prep consultant that will walk you through important considerations for your local business. \nTopics include: \n-Sole proprietorships and LLCs \n-Schedules C and F \n-Tracking income and expenses \n-What’s deductible and what\nisn’t \n-State taxes like B&O and sales tax. \nSpeaker: Kristin Cooper\, Kristin Cooper Tax Prep \n***Disclaimer*** this class is for educational purposes only and not considered a comprehensive replacement of using a professional tax expert for your business and personal taxes. \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/tax-season-class/
LOCATION:WSU Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Farming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240302T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240302T171500
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SUMMARY:Marketing: Tell Your Story
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Port Angeles Farmers Market \nPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration is required. \nMarketing! Join us for a class on best practices for marketing as a small farm or food business\, regardless of where you are selling. Topics include\, how to tell your story\, grow your business reach using social media\, and create an inviting farmers market display to sell your product and bring shoppers back for more. \nSpeakers: Natalie Motson\, White Lotus Farm; Julia-Ellen Spruill-Smith\, Space Twins Provisions; Jessie Short\,JCFM Board; Laura Llewellyn\, Chimalow Produce; and Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Program. \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/marketing-tell-your-story/
LOCATION:Chimacum Grange\, 9572 Rhody Drive\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Farming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T160000
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SUMMARY:Compost Heat Recovery System at Kitsap Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk out at Kitsap Farms in Hansville\, WA. Angie Cordiano and Harold Hogan will share with local farmers their new compost heat recovery system that they built to heat their fish house\, eliminating their need to continuously run heaters. They will be sharing how other farmers can build their own radiant heat systems in any greenhouse setting to extend their growing season and save on energy costs.     \n  \nDiscussion will be focused on:  \n\nTour of the Kitsap Farms Aquaponics system and set up \nOverview of their newly built Compost Heat Recovery System and step by step walk through of how it was built and benefits to the farm \nTips & tricks – things they learned from the process \nSharing resources and funding they received \nDiscussion from farmers in attendance\n\n\nIn addition\, they will provide their project plans to farmers who may be interested in building their own radiant heat system for greenhouse settings.    \n  \nRegistration Details  \nDate: March 14th\, 2024\, from 2pm – 4pm (in-person event!)  \nLocation:  – Address will be provided to registered attendees  \nAudience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers Only  \nRegistration link:  \n \nPlease 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 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.  \n  \nMore about Kitsap Farms:  \nAngela and Harold have been residents of Kitsap County for over 10 years.  Angela grew up in New York City and works in insurance providing crop and other types of agriculture insurance.  Harold grew up on his family’s dairy farm outside of Dallas\, TX.  Together they own and operate Kitsap Farms\, an aquaponic farm in Hansville.  The vegetables consist of fancy lettuce\, herbs\, and other greens.  The fish are Blue Nile Tilapia\, fancy goldfish and one pet Koi fish!    \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/compost-heat-recovery-system-at-kitsap-farms/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240325T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T160000
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SUMMARY:Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Processors
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small to mid-size PROCESSOR who works with local or regional producers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! \nWhen: Monday March 25th \n9:30am-4pm \nMorning Session \n\nInteractive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck!\nDiscussion: how do you improve efficiency to increase profitability\nDiscussion: what are consumer preferences and why it matters\n\nAfternoon Session \n\nWSDA Grant & Assistance Opportunities and Regulatory Q&A\nDiscussion: how do you communicate with and keep customers\nDiscussion: what affects meat quality\, yield\, and value\nDiscussion: does your price reflect your full costs\n\nWhere: Sequim High School \n601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, WA \nCost: $25 includes lunch and materials \nLimit to 10 participants \nPre-registration is required and you must be a meat processor in order to participate (this is not for the general public). Questions? Contact Sarah Lemon at the WSDA\, sarah.lemon@agr.wa.gov or call (206) 743-4169 \n \nPhoto of Meat Science mobile meat truck\, credit WSU.  \n\nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who notify us by March 1\, 2024 at 206-743-4169. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.  \nThis program is offered in partnership through Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture with grant funding from USDA NIFA – Western Extension Risk Management Education for Meat and Poultry Processing. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/red-meat-butchery-workshop-for-processors/
LOCATION:Sequim High School\, 601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, 98382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T160000
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SUMMARY:Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Producers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a red meat PRODUCER who sells to local and regional customers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! \nWhen: Tuesday March 26th \n9:30am-4pm \nMorning Session \n\nInteractive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck!\nDiscussion: how do you maximize value from your animals\nDiscussion: what are consumer preferences and why it matters\n\nAfternoon Session \n\nWSDA Grant & Assistance Opportunities and Regulatory Q&A\nDiscussion: how do you communicate with and keep customers\nDiscussion: what affects meat quality\, yield\, and value\nDiscussion: does your price reflect your full cost of production\n\nWhere: Sequim High School \n601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, WA \nCost: $25 includes lunch and materials \nLimit to 10 participants \nPre-registration is required and you must be a meat producer in order to participate (this is not for the general public). Questions? Contact Sarah Lemon at the WSDA\, sarah.lemon@agr.wa.gov or call (206) 743-4169 \n \nPhoto of Meat Science mobile meat truck\, credit WSU.  \n\nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who notify us by March 1\, 2024 at 206-743-4169. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. \nThis program is offered in partnership through Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture with grant funding from USDA NIFA – Western Extension Risk Management Education for Meat and Poultry Processing.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/red-meat-butchery-workshop-for-producers/
LOCATION:Sequim High School\, 601 N Sequim Ave\, Sequim\, 98382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160849
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SUMMARY:Market Channels for Farm and Food Enterprises Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*Webinar will be recorded and added to our Online Learning Library page* \nPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register in order to receive zoom link. \nThis webinar is for the diversified grower or food producer looking to expand their market channels or learn about existing channels from experienced panel of speakers. \nTopics Include: \n-Hear from a panel of experienced farmers and buyers \n-Identifying diverse market channels and tips for accessing new markets (this includes wholesale) \n-Expanding your current market channels \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/market-channels-for-farm-and-food-enterprises-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Business of Farming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240408T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160849
CREATED:20240319T203821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T203821Z
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SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Propagating and Planting Sweetpotatoes
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and nursery woman\, Leilani Wood\, of Sunbaked Greenhouse for an on-farm walk through of her greenhouse and sweetpotato propagation system. Farmers will learn:  \n\nMethods for propagating sweetpotato slips for planting \nHow to maximize slip production \nTips for planting rooted and unrooted slips \nGeneral information about managing a commercial plant production greenhouse\n\n\nRegistration Details  \n Date: Monday\, April 8\, 11:00 am – 12:00pm (farmers may stay later if there are more questions) (in-person event!)  \n Location:  Address will be provided to registered attendees  \n Audience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers Only  \nRegistration link: Please only register for this 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 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. \n\n  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-farm-walk-propagating-and-planting-sweetpotatoes/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T200000
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SUMMARY:Open Office Hours WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and the Kitsap Conservation District for our virtual open office hours discussing the Spring 2024 WSDA Local Food Systems Infrastructure Grant. This is a time for farmers to get questions answered from local resource representatives and former grant reviewers. \nThe Local Food System Infrastructure Grant program supports local food supply chains and market access for farms\, ranches\, food processors\, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain. \nThis virtual offering will include overview and discussion of the following topics: \n\nBrief overview of grant\, including allowable costs and ineligible costs\nMaking your application shine: tips to make your grant stand out\nNew and beginning farmer focus: What infrastructure is most needed (pack shed\, walk in or coolbot\, field transportation/processing\, etc)\nThinking ahead to next year’s opportunities\nQ&A with local agriculture resource representatives and former grant reviewers.\n\nIn addition to this local opportunity\, the WSDA has scheduled helpful applicant workshops and provides information and assistance via their grants webpage. \nWhen: April 10th\, 2024 @ 7pm\nWhere: Virtual\nAudience: Farmers and Food Producers\nRegistration: This is an online event. You must register to receive the Zoom link! \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/open-office-hours-wsda-local-food-system-infrastructure-grant/
CATEGORIES:Online Class
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T190000
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SUMMARY:Growing Sweetpotatoes in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for the next online Sweetpotato educational class. If you missed out last year\, here’s another chance to learn the basics of growing sweetpotatoes in the maritime climate of western Washington. Although sweetpotatoes are more commonly grown in the southern United States\, they can grow well here. \n\nLearn basic requirements for growing sweetpotatoes\, and techniques that will help create a better microclimate for them.\nFind out what varieties of sweetpotatoes local farms have tried\, and which are the best to grow if you have wireworms on your farm.\nWe’ll cover the basics from propagating planting slips to harvesting and curing the crop.\n\nRegistration Details\nDate: April 18th\, 2024\, 6pm – 7pm\nLocation: Online event!\nAudience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers\nRegistration link: You must register to receive the Zoom link for the class. \n \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/growing-sweetpotatoes-in-western-washington/
CATEGORIES:Online Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
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SUMMARY:Chicken Keeping 101
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next online virtual educational offering all about Chickens! \nAcross Kitsap\, Jefferson and Clallam counties\, ranging from residents with small backyards to those managing large acreage\, raise chickens. This class is for those new to caring for poultry and for those who would like a refresher. The focus will be on how to start a flock\, how to keep your chickens healthy\, common mistakes and misconceptions in poultry care\, and connecting folks with resources to further build their knowledge. \nThis class is open to farmers and homesteaders across the region and further afield. It’s for both homesteaders and small farmers new to chickens. The class is also suitable for those seeking ways to better care for an already established flock. We will be joined by guest speaker Lisa Van Horn\, who will be sharing her years of knowledge as a poultry breeder and caretaker. \n  \nRegistration Details \nDate: May 14th\, 2024 from 6pm – 7pm (may go until 7:30pm for Q&A session) \nLocation: Online via Zoom (you must register to receive the Zoom link!) \nAudience: New & Beginning Farmers\, Homesteaders \nRegistration Link: \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 CLARE MENARD (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / 360-228-7308 / clare.menard@wsu.edu) at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/chicken-keeping-101/
CATEGORIES:Online Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clare%20Menard":MAILTO:clare.menard@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
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SUMMARY:Planning for an Early Cut Flower Season\, Season Extension and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Regional Small Farms as we dive into cut flowers with Stacy Marshall of Petal & Pitchfork Farm in Poulsbo\, WA. Combining an interactive presentation with a walk-through of the annual and perennial fields and tunnels\, we will talk through tunnel growing\, planning in late summer and early fall for a robust spring cut flower season and the benefits of plugs and perennials. A thread throughout this session will be the issue of climate change and how growers can best mitigate issues of unseasonably cool and wet temperatures\, field flooding and unpredictability in germination and maturation times. \nThis event is geared towards commercial cut flower growers who have at least 2-3 years of experience planning\, growing\, harvesting and selling. This foundation will make the concepts and discussions more accessible for individuals and the group. \nDiscussion will be focused on: \n\nUse of high and modified low tunnels for season extension and cool springs\nCold hardy annuals and perennials for a robust spring season\nPerennials for cutting and climate resiliency\nGermination vs. plugs\nWorking with climate change variables\n\nRegistration Details \nDate: May 20th\, 2024 @ 1pm – 4pm (in-person event!) \nLocation: Address will be provided to registered attendees \nAudience: Commercial cut flower growers with 2 – 3 years of experience growing\, harvesting and selling. \nRegistration link: \n \nPlease 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 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. \nPetal & Pitchfork Farm Bio: \nStacy has been passionate about native plants and plant cultivation for nearly three decades. She was a hobby grower at her home gardens throughout Kitsap County since 2000 before becoming a commercial cut flower grower in 2017 after she and her family moved to fifteen historic agricultural acres outside of Poulsbo and she became a graduate of the Floret Cut Flower Grower course. She currently grows on 3/4 of an acre which includes several fields and high tunnels and sells her flowers at retail through wedding and special order design work as well as at wholesale to local designers. Her family farm\, Petal & Pitchfork\, is managed and worked by herself\, her husband and their fifteen-year-old son. \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/planning-for-an-early-cut-flower-season-season-extension-and-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Event,Farm Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240521T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240515T032800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T032800Z
UID:2602-1716314400-1716319800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:On Farm Composting: Part 1 Online Class
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk event series all about on-farm composting. This is a two-part series for farmers who want to learn more about building\, managing\, and making high quality compost for use on your farm. Please see details below for Part 1 which is a virtual class. Part 2 will be an in person farm walk. You can register for one or both classes through the same Brown Paper Ticket registration link or go here for full class info. \n——- \nOn-Farm Composting: Part 1 – Online Class\nDate: May 21st\, 2024\, from 6pm 7:30pm \nWhere: Online Via Zoom (you must register to get Zoom link!) \nAudience: Farmers \nThis first class will be online with Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Coordinator who will be joined by Bob Gilby of Rokalu Farms. They will be delivering the following topics along with Q&A time for local farmers at the end: \n\n Introducing the compost process what is happening and why?\nCalculating C:N ratios and overview types of compost systems (windrows\, static piles\, aeration\, enclosed systems)\nManagement of composting to reduce pathogens and risk\, along with Food Safety considerations (Organic Certification\, food and produce safety requirements)\nOverview of a local on-farm compost system\nTroubleshooting common compost pile problems.\nFarmer Q&A\n\nRegistration: Please note that you must register to get the Zoom link for this class.  \nIf you want to register for both classes in this series: you must select the date of the first class on Brown Paper Ticket registration\, add to cart\, and then click “continue shopping”. Go back to the registration and select the second date of the class and add that one to the cart. Finally\, click “Check out” and you should see registrations for both dates in your cart. For questions please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu \n \n \n  \nAbout the Presenters: \nKellie Henwood with the WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council and small farms educator. \nBob Gilby is the owner of Rokalu Farm in South Kitsap and is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council. \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 accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellie Henwood (121 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock WA / kellie.henwood@wsu.edu / 360-379-5610 ext. 201) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/on-farm-composting-part-1-online-class/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Online Class,Soil Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Debt - Leveraging Loans to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Pre-register to receive the zoom link here \nWho is this class for?: Farms & value-added businesses in Clallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap Counties who have been in operation for 3+ years who are looking to expand\, assess options of approaching debt in a profitable way.  \nClass Description: In partnership with North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Come learn about ag lending opportunities and supports available to navigate smart debt to grow your farm or food business – from federal loan programs to local peer-to-peer investment. This class goes beyond loan program overviews and more into the nuts and bolts of how to make decisions to access capital at times of growth. Also hear directly from a farmer how she has successfully taken on and leveraged different lending opportunities to profitably scale up her business. Other examples of successful business strategies will be shared. Let’s demystify debt together!  \nSpeakers:   \n\nKaryn Williams\, Red Dog Farm\, Chimacum \n\n\nLocal Investing Opportunities Network (LION) with resources provided by Clallam’s Local Dollars and Cents \n\n\nSteve King\, Chief Loan Officer\, USDA Farm Service Agency \n\n\nJesika Harper\, VP of AgVision from AgWest \n\n\nStephanie Lachman\, Business Lender\, Craft3  \n\nFacilitated by Elise Wright with North Olympic Development Council and Kellie Henwood with WSU Regional Small Farms Program.   \nThis will be recorded and available to view on our WSU Online Learning Library.   \n  \nWSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event.   
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/demystifying-debt-leveraging-loans-to-grow-your-business/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240604T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240515T033822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T033822Z
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SUMMARY:On Farm Composting: Part 2 Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk event series all about on-farm composting. This is a two-part series for farmers who want to learn more about building\, managing\, and making high quality compost for use on your farm. Please see details below for Part 2 which is an in-person farm walk. \n—– \nOn-Farm Composting Part 2 – Farm Walk\nDate: June 4th\, 2024\, from 2pm – 4pm\nLocation: South Kitsap – Address will be given at time of registration\nAudience: Farmers \nThis second class will be in-person at Rokalu Farms in South Kitsap. Bob Gilby\, owner of Rokalu Farm\, will be going over composting practices implemented on his farm and discussing:\n– Troubleshooting common compost pile problems\n– Infrastructure needed\n– The farms composting methods (what kind of piles/systems do they make? How much compost is produced?)\n– How they utilize compost on-farm\n– Q&A with Bob and Farmer Networking \nRegistration:\nPlease only register for the farm walk portion of the series if you plan to attend as 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. \n  \n \n  \nPlease note – If you want to register for both classes in this series: you must select the date of the first class on Brown Paper Ticket registration\, add to cart\, and then click “continue shopping”. Go back to the registration and select the second date of the class and add that one to the cart. Finally\, click “Check out” and you should see registrations for both dates in your cart. For questions please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu \n \nAbout the Presenters: \nKellie Henwood with the WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council and small farms educator. \nBob Gilby is the owner of Rokalu Farm in South Kitsap and is a certified compost facility operator with the Washington Organic Recycling Council. \n\n WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellie Henwood (121 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock WA / kellie.henwood@wsu.edu / 360-379-5610 ext. 201) at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/on-farm-composting-part-2-farm-walk/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk,Soil Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240530T031548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T031548Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Program Assistance & Support for Small Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and local NRCS staff for a deep dive into Natural Resources Conservation Service assistance and support opportunities for small scale and urban growers. \nThis session will include a presentation from NRCS staff on all the programs and services NRCS can provide to small farms. There will be time for Q&A with local planners about programming and services and how to access them to discuss your farm’s goals and challenges. \nPresenters:\nRebecca Anderson Bellanca NRCS Small Farms and Urban Agriculture Specialist\nSean McDonagh NRCS Resource Conservationist (Kitsap\, Mason)\nSam Skinner NRCS Soil Conservationist (Kitsap\, Mason) \n  \nDate: June 18th\, 2024 from 6pm – 7:30pm \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nAudience: Farmers \nRegistration: You must register to receive the Zoom link! \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 Clare Menard (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / clare.menard@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/nrcs-program-assistance-support-for-small-farms/
CATEGORIES:Online Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clare%20Menard":MAILTO:clare.menard@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240715T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240626T011346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T011346Z
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SUMMARY:Farming in Dry Times
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms on Monday\, July 15 from 2pm – 4pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk out at Joy Farm in Sequim\, WA. Farmers Elli and Balyn will be opening up their farm and sharing their experiences farming in dry times. They will cover topics such as: \n\nCrop planning for lower water needs at the end of summer\nWhich crops do well with modified dry farming techniques\nSoil management techniques for water conservation\nEfficient use of sprinklers\nPerspective on conserving irrigation water and dynamic irrigation systems that are unique to Dungeness water users in the Sequim area.\n\nRepresentatives from the Clallam Conservation District and the Natural Resource Conservation Service will be on hand to share information about local support and services that they offer for farmers who irrigate. \nAll farmers are encouraged to share their experiences\, perspectives and water saving tips by participating in a round table discussion at the end of the event. \nRegistration details\nDate: Monday\, July 15 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. (in-person event!)\nLocation: Address will be provided to registered attendees. Carpooling is encouraged.\nAudience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers Only\nRegistration link: \n \nPlease 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 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 laurel.moulton@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list. \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. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton\, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu/ 360-565-2679 at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farming-in-dry-times/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240727T020644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T020644Z
UID:2659-1723370400-1723392000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Kitsap Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour will be Sunday\, August 11th\, 2024 from 10am – 4pm! This is an opportunity for the public to visit multiple farms across Kitsap in a one-day\, self-guided tour.  The tour is an initiative of the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition\, a group of dedicated farmers working together to promote agritourism in Kitsap County. The event is supported by WSU Kitsap Extension\, Visit Kitsap Peninsula\, and the Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance (KCAA). \nThe event is FREE to the public with a suggested donation of $10 per family/car. All donations go directly towards helping the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition of farmers continue to grow and improve the event for future years. \nFor full information about the farm tour\, list of Farm Sites and tour map\, please visit the Kitsap Farm Tour webpage.\n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/kitsap-farm-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Farm Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240709T225850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T225850Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Your Farm Dreams
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help you explore the development of a small farm enterprise and create a plan of action for achieving your small farm dream! Interested in starting a small farm? Wonder what it would take\, and if you’re ready? Whether you’re in the planning stages or have just begun\, this 3-hour virtual intensive class will help you determine what options are available for you\, network with others and learn what it takes to begin and sustain a small-scale farming business. \nEste taller está diseñado para ayudarle a explorar el desarrollo de una pequeña empresa agrícola y crear un plan de acción para alcanzar su sueño de una pequeña granja. ¿Está interesado en poner en marcha una pequeña empresa agrícola? ¿Le pregunta qué haría falta y si está preparado? Tanto si está en la fase de planificación como si acaba de empezar\, esta clase intensiva virtual de 3 horas le ayudará a determinar qué opciones tiene a su alcance\, a establecer contactos con otras personas y a aprender lo que se necesita para iniciar y mantener una empresa agrícola a pequeña escala. \n  \nDate: Monday August 19th\, 6pm to 9pm – Statewide\, online\, with Spanish interpretation \nAudience: Homesteaders\, new & beginning farmers \nCost: $15 \nRegistration: https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/courseregistration/p/free-small-farm-future \n  \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation or language access to participate in this event\, please contact Kate Smith\, WSU Food Systems Program\, at kate.smith@wsu.edu or 360-399-6052 no later than two weeks before the event. Language access services\, such as interpretation or translation of vital information\, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request.  
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/explore-your-farm-dreams/
CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240725T004053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T004053Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and WSU NWREC at the 2nd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day!  \nVisit the sweetpotato trial fields at the WSU Northwest Research and Extension Center in Mt. Vernon to see side by side comparison of common commercial varieties\, Washington farmer recommended varieties\, new wireworm resistant lines and unreleased breeding lines from the USDA sweetpotato program that are being assessed for western WA growing conditions. Different planting and growing techniques will be on display\, such planting slips horizontally vs. vertically\, the use of black plastic mulch vs. no mulch and growing sweetpotatoes vertically on a trellis. Results of research trials will be discussed.  \n  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/2nd-annual-sweetpotato-field-day/
LOCATION:WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Education Center\, 16650 WA-536\, Mount Vernon\, WA\, 98273\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240801T001940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T001940Z
UID:2665-1726308000-1726416000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Jefferson County Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT FARM TOUR \nThe 22nd Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour is presented by The Production Alliance in partnership with WSU Jefferson County Extension and local farmers\, with support from Jefferson County Farmers Markets\, Jefferson Land Trust\, The Food Co-op\, and Chimacum Corner Farmstand. \nOur Mission\n● Celebrate locally grown food\, fiber\, and farm-made products\n● Invite community members to learn from and engage with their local farmers\n● Stimulate economic opportunity for farms in Jefferson County \nStart your self-guided tour at any one of the 15 featured farms or at Farm Tour Central (9122 Rhody Dr\, Chimacum). Volunteers onsite will provide brochures and maps\, collect donations\, orientate tour-goers to each location and make route recommendations. \nSaturday & Sunday 10am-4pm \n***Please note that not all farms are open both days. See the full list of participating farms and special events here: GetOnTheFarm.org
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/jefferson-county-farm-tour-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160850
CREATED:20240709T231225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T231225Z
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SUMMARY:Whole Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:We’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 or food business. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nTo gain knowledge of the practical aspects of whole farm planning for a wide variety of enterprises\nTo gain an understanding of the various components of sustainable small-scale farming systems\nTo gain skills in assessing the feasibility of developing a viable\, sustainable\, small-scale farming enterprise including how to evaluate personal and family goals\, land and personal resources\, and environmental outcomes\nTo learn about available resources and support networks for sustainable farming\nTo develop a whole farm plan that meets social\, environmental\, and financial goals\n\nThis course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ \n\nFarmer Mentorship /\nExperiential Learning\nCommunity Place-Based\nWhole Systems Thinking\nSmall Farms Focused\n\nDates: Mondays from 6-8pm Sept. 23rd through Nov. 4th 2024 \nLocation: Class meets weekly online through Zoom with regional in-person opportunities available throughout the state October 5th\, 12th or 19th. Students access course materials through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation. \nRegistration: https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/courseregistration/p/whole-farm-planning \nincludes up to 3 participants per farm. Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier \n  \n  \nCubriremos una amplia visión 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 cultivar una granja pequeña viable. \nObjetivo del curso \n\nAdquirir conocimiento de los aspectos prácticos de la planificación de toda la granja para una amplia variedad de empresas\nComprender los diversos componentes de los sistemas agrícolas sostenibles a pequeña escala\nAdquirir habilidades para evaluar la viabilidad de desarrollar una empresa agrícola viable\, sostenible y a pequeña escala\, incluyendo cómo evaluar los objetivos personales y familiares\, la tierra y los recursos personales\, y los resultados ambientales\nConocer los recursos disponibles y las redes de apoyo para la agricultura sostenible\nDesarrollar un plan de toda la granja que cumpla con los objetivos sociales\, ambientales y financieros\n\nEste curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™ \n\nTutoría de agricultores\nAprendizaje experimental\nBasado en el lugar de la comunidad\nPensamiento de sistemas completos\nConcentración en pequeñas granjas\n\n  \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation or language access to participate in this event\, please contact Kate Smith\, WSU Food Systems Program\, at kate.smith@wsu.edu or 360-399-6052 no later than two weeks before the event. Language access services\, such as interpretation or translation of vital information\, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/whole-farm-planning/
CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops for On-farm Water Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Cover Crops for On-farm Water Conservation and No-till Seed Drill Demonstration \nPresented by Clallam County Conservation District and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program. \nFree!  \nFarmers who attend the event may be eligible to receive free cover crop seed for their farms from the Clallam Conservation District. \nIn agriculture\, cover crops are plants that are planted to cover the soil rather than for the purpose of being harvested. Using cover crops on your farm provides numerous benefits\, such as improving soil health\, slowing erosion\, controlling weeds and pests\, and enhancing water availability. This class will specifically focus on cover crops for soil and water conservation. Each year\, drought conditions are becoming especially hard on farmers\, who need consistent water to be able to grow their crops. In this class\, participants will learn how cover crops can be most effectively employed for the conservation of soil moisture and increasing water holding capacity. The last hour of the class will be spent on a nearby farm utilizing cover crops with a demonstration of a no-till seed drill\, a critical tool in the ever evolving climate-smart soil health practices. Participants are expected to drive to the farm on their own. Please dress for the weather and bring your own water and snacks if needed. \nDate: Thursday\, October 17th from 10am-1pm\nAddress: Crescent Board Room\, PUD #1 of Clallam County\, 104 Hooker Rd\, Sequim\, WA 98382\n*Address of nearby farm will be given after registration*\nIntended audience: farmers\, small acreage landowners/homesteaders\, crop and livestock producers. \nRegistration: Please only register if you plan to attend. Space is limited. If you cannot make the class please email Kellie Henwood at kellie.henwood@wsu.edu within 48 hours of scheduled event. \n \nThis class made possible with funding from the Washington Department of Ecology and Washington Conservation Commission’s Sustainable Farms and Fields Program. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Kellie Henwood\, kellie.henwood@wsu.edu\, WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cover-crops-for-on-farm-water-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Farm Walk,Soil Health,Workshop
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SUMMARY:End of Season Sweetpotato Grower Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms in an end of season sweetpotato grower round table.\nDid you grow sweetpotatoes this year? Are you interested in learning from the experiences of farmers who did? Join us for this end of season discussion.\nHarvest will be complete and it’s an excellent time to talk about what went right and what went wrong as the season is still fresh in your mind. WSU researchers will share a brief overview of what they learned from their trials this season\, but the bulk of the time is for farmers to share their experiences with the crop and learn from other farmers. We learn new tips every year! For example\, did you know there’s a way to help a sweetpotato crop that has been ravaged by deer recover and produce a decent crop? Do did you have a particular pest or disease problem that you’d like to troubleshoot? Please join us for this evening round table discussion. \nRegistration Details \nDate: November 7th 2024 \nTime: 6pm – 7pm \nLocation: Online via Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \nAudience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers Only \nRegistration link:\n \n  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/end-of-season-sweetpotato-grower-round-table/
CATEGORIES:Online Class
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SUMMARY:Dirt Talk: Winter Cutworms
DESCRIPTION:Farmers across the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas are reporting damage to winter crops due to winter cutworms (Noctua pronuba)\, an invasive pest that arrived in our area about 10 years ago. Are you noticing some unexpected nibbling or complete destruction of some of your winter crops? Join WSU Regional Small Farms online for this information session and round table discussion. Integrated Pest Management Specialist\, Laurel Moulton\, will give an overview of winter cutworms and recommended management methods and discussion will open up to all participants to share what management methods they’ve tried and related successes and failures. \nDate and time: Thursday\, December 12 from 6:00 -7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nAudience: Farmers\nRegistration: Please register to get the online Zoom link: \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 Laurel Moulton – laurel.moulton@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-winter-cutworms/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Integrated Pest Management,Online Class
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UID:2770-1736359200-1736368200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Agricultural Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next online class: Grant Writing for Agricultural Producers. \nThis class is for farmers\, agricultural producers\, and agricultural organizations who would like to improve their grant writing skills. It’s specifically for new and beginning farmers who have little to no experience with grant writing\, especially when it comes to agricultural-focused grants. We will have one grant writing professional presenting\, along with a farmer speaker who has experience with applying for and implementing grants in their farm business. \nDate: January 8th\, 2025\nTime: 6pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom. You must register to get the Zoom link!\nRegistration:\n \nWho should attend: This class is for farmers\, agricultural producers\, and agricultural organizations who would like to improve their grant writing skills. It’s specifically for new and beginning farmers who have little to no experience with grant writing\, especially when it comes to agricultural-focused grants. \nSpeakers: \nDiane Fish\, Kitsap Conservation District – Diane will speak on grant writing as it pertains to agricultural producers in Washington. She’ll speak on her experiences as both a grant writer and grant reviewer\, and share how to write grants clearly and convey importance to farm business. She’ll also go over how producers can adapt to different requirements of grants\, such as budgeting or covering expenses until reimbursement. \nFarmer speaker (TBA) – The farmer will cover their experiences applying for and receiving grant money: what worked\, what didn’t work\, and what they would’ve done differently. \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 CLARE MENARD (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / 360-228-7308 / clare.menard@wsu.edu) at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/grant-writing-for-agricultural-producers/
CATEGORIES:Business of Farming,Online Class
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