BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Regional Small Farms - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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:20260515T122419 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221011T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20220920T010734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T010734Z UID:2126-1665507600-1665514800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Western Meat School DESCRIPTION:The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network and Colorado State University is very excited to announce our newly updated and expanded intermediate-level short course for small and mid-scale livestock producers\, called the Western Meat School\, launching October 11th\, 2022.\n\nThis fully remote learning experience (with optional on site class support in Clallam County) will help farmers\, ranchers\, butchers & others learn the essentials for direct marketing niche meat from experts in livestock production\, processing\, marketing & pricing. It’s fully remote and can be attended from the comfort of your own home or you have the option to attend in person with a cohort of farmers in Clallam County\, WA.\n\n\nWho is this course designed for? \nThe Western Meat School is ideally designed for the following audiences: \n\nLivestock Producers with at least 2 years experience\nMeat Processors and Butchers\nMeat Buyers\, Distributors\, Retailers\nAgricultural Professionals\, Extension Specialists\, NGOs working on local livestock and meat supply chains\n4H and FFA program leaders\n\nThe livestock species covered in this course include: \n\nBeef & bison\nPigs\nSheep & Goats\nWe do not cover poultry\, but many of the subjects could be applicable to processing & selling poultry\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays\, October 11-December 6\, 2022 from 5-7pm PST\nWhere: Online or attend in person with a cohort in Clallam County\, WA. If interested in attending in person\, please contact Dan McCarty\, Regional Small Farms Livestock Specialist\, after you have already registered for the course.\nCost: $150 for up to two individuals in your business or family who will share the same login and Canvas learning dashboard. If you would like to apply for a partial scholarship\, please see the application here. Deadline to apply for scholarships is Oct. 1st.\nRegistration: Enroll at https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/western-meat-school\nDeadline for enrollment is October 10th. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/western-meat-school/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/MeatSchoolFallCourse22_1200x630_FB.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20220901T210041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T210041Z UID:2084-1666778400-1666792800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: White Lotus Farm and Space Twins Provisions DESCRIPTION:White Lotus Farm and Space Twins Provisions\nTopic: Collaborative Farm Enterprises and Land Sharing: An Integrated Farm Approach\nOctober 26th from 10am-12pm \nJoin farmers Niall and Natalie from White Lotus Farm and Jules and Cass from Space Twins Provisions in Port Ludlow for an on-farm tour on October 26th from 10am-12pm. Come learn about how multiple small farm enterprises work collectively in farming\, in land and in life.\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\nCreative Land Access – farm business collaboration and land sharing between two farm entities that focus on integrating the social and ecological work/life balance in farming.\nEcological and Integrated Farming Systems – designing and planning a new farm with multiple enterprises around the natural resources available on the land.\nA Starting Point – learn from new/beginning farmers how they’ve started and grown a small-scale diversified farm.\n\nRegistration Details\nDate: October 26th\, 2022 @ 10am – 12pm (in-person event!)\nLocation: Port Ludlow\, 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 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 cancelation list. \n  \n \nMore about White Lotus Farm & Space Twins Provisions:\nWhite Lotus Farm & Inn is a collaborative space committed to regenerative land practices that aim to build healthy soil and support thriving habitats for the animals\, humans\, insects\, microbes\, and fungi that live here (now and for generations to come). On site\, there is a collective of distinct but symbiotic small businesses that help manage the land and workload of life on a farm. White Lotus Farm was established in 2017 in Port Ludlow on 70 acres in fertile Beaver Valley. Farmers Niall and Natalie purchased an old sheep farm and currently operate the farm as not only an event space\, but also raise livestock; grow flowers; perennial fruits\, nuts and vegetables; operate a bed and breakfast; bake and sell fresh sourdough bread and much more. Space Twins Provisions is a no-till produce + flower operation run by a husband and wife duo: Cass and Jules. They launched Space Twins in Spring 2020 in Discovery Bay\, WA. After a successful first season\, they are now thrilled to grow seasonal produce\, herbs\, and flowers at our Space Station aka White Lotus Farm & Inn. Together\, both businesses operate Space Lotus Floral Collective\, a small flower farm and floral design studio located at White Lotus Farm. They grow stunning flowers and produce lush designs for a variety of different facets including: retail\, CSA\, wedding and special events. \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-white-lotus-farm-and-space-twins-provisions/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Event,Farm Walk,Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Farm-Walk-White-Lotus_Space-Twins_FB-Event-Cover1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221013T022112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T022112Z UID:2155-1666807200-1669838400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Cultivating Success: Advanced Financial Management Series DESCRIPTION:With expert guest facilitators from Enterprise for Equity and Oregon Tilth\, this course will walk you through the steps to plan for profit for your farm business through online classes with guest speaker farmers and resource providers and connections in regional groups. REGISTER \n  \nCourse Series Details: 4 classes offered online through Zoom 6pm-8:30pm on several Wednesdays in October and November. Students access course syllabus\, calendar\, and learning modules through password protected website. \n\n10/26 Understanding and analyzing Profit & Lost statements (Jim Williams\, Enterprise for Equity)\n11/2 Utilizing P&L to plan for growth (Jim Williams\, Enterprise for Equity)\n11/16 Know your Cost to Grow (Tanya Murray\, Oregon Tilth)\n11/30 Bringing it all together (Farmer Panel)\n\nCourse Fee: $45. Scholarships available for those for whom the course fee presents a barrier\, provided by USDA Risk Management Agency. Apply for a scholarship here. \n  \nCourse Speakers: Tanya Murray of Oregon Tilth and Jim Williams of Enterprise for Equity. Plus a guest farmer panel! \n  \nREGISTER HERE! https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/advanced-financial-management \n  \nThis course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ : Farmer Mentorship. Community Place-Based. Whole Systems Thinking and Small Farms Focused. \n  \nThis material is funded in partnership by USDA\, Risk Management Agency\, under award number RMA22CPT0012XXX. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-advanced-financial-management-series/ CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/CS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20220929T203559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T203559Z UID:2144-1667835000-1667840400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Meet Your Livestock Specialist: Winter Nutrition and Feeding Needs DESCRIPTION:Meet Your Livestock Specialist (Virtual Event!) \nTopic: Winter nutrition and feeding needs \nJoin us for a special virtual “Meet your Livestock Specialist” event for Clallam\, Jefferson and Kitsap farmers. This event will allow farmers to meet and ask questions of Dan McCarty\, our Regional Livestock Specialist. There will be two sessions in November offering discussions specifically around Winter nutrition and feeding needs. Dan will give a basic overview of the dietary needs of livestock\, common strategies for winter feeding\, and then answer questions from our farmer audience. This is a free virtual event. Come get to know your regional livestock specialist! \nDates: Two date options to join us! Come to one or both. There will be interactive discussion with Dan answering your questions about livestock Winter nutrition and feeding needs. \n\nMonday\, November 7th\, 3:30pm – 5pm\nWednesday\, November 16th\, 3:30pm – 5pm\n\nLocation: Online Zoom Event\nAudience: Farmers\, homesteaders\, 4H’ers – anyone with livestock winter feeding questions!\nRegistration: This is a free online event. You must register to receive the Zoom link and information. You will receive reminders prior to the date you selected to attend. \n \n  \nCheck it out! We will be featuring Meet Your Livestock Specialist events throughout the year with animal agriculture topics of interest to our farmers. If you would like to get updates on these events\, please sign up for our Regional Small Farms Newsletter. \nMore about Dan McCarty: \nDan graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Idaho\, focusing on Animal Science\, Plant Science\, Soil Science and Agricultural Education.  After college\, Dan worked as a 4-H Program Assistant in Latah County\, Idaho and Lane County\, Oregon.  Most recently\, he worked as the 4-H Program Coordinator for Island County.  He also worked for a Conservation District in Oregon\, Idaho and Washington State Departments of Agriculture\, and Klickitat and Skagit Counties helping landowners install and implement Best Management Practices to protect natural resources. Dan now serves as the WSU Regional Livestock Specialist for Clallam\, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties. \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/meet-your-livestock-specialist-winter-nutrition-and-feeding-needs/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Anywhere you are CATEGORIES:Livestock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Meet-Your-Livestock-Specialist_FB-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221206T072957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T072957Z UID:2191-1673370000-1673373600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:NRCS Opportunities & Programs for Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our latest online Dirt Talk event to learn about local financial assistance programs that can be used to increase on-farm production.\nWe will be joined by Sean McDonagh and Frank Curtin\, Resource Conservationists with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. They will be sharing with us information on how they help Farmers and Forestland owners throughout the Puget Sound region to install voluntary conservation practices. Topics include: \n\nSeason extension through the use of seasonal high tunnels\nCover cropping\nPollinator and wildlife plantings\nrotational grazing plans\nIrrigation efficiencies\nand much more!\n\nWhen: January 10th @ 5pm – 6pm\nWhere: Online\nAudience: Farmers and Producers\nRegistration: This is a free online event but you must register to receive Zoom link \n \nWhat is Dirt Talk? \nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer or 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! \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/nrcs-opportunities-programs-for-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/NRCS-Opportunities-Programs-for-Farmers_Facebook-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221116T055246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T055246Z UID:2178-1673373600-1680035400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Cultivating Success - Agricultural Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Offered Statewide\, Online\, and with Spanish Interpretation\nTuesdays from 6pm-8:30pm January 10th-March 28th 2023 fully online through Zoom. \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 12 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. \n\n\nThe Key Exercises for Ag Entrepreneurship Course: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness Planning\nWho’s Buying What You’re Selling?—Market Channel Analysis\nHow to Cover Your Rear—Labor and Insurance Management\nBusiness Structures\nHow to Keep Your Books—Cashflow and Finances\nRisk Management\nAccessing Land\nHow to Reach Your Audience—Marketing and Branding\nTips for Success\n\nWhen: Tuesday evenings from 6pm – 8:30pm (January 10th – March 28th\, 2023)\nWhere: Virtual via Zoom\nAudience: Farmers and farm business operations\nCost: $200\nScholarships are available for Military Veterans and anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier. \nTo Register: Visit the cultivating success website for full information and to register: https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/agricultural-entrepreneurship \n\n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-agricultural-entrepreneurship-2/ CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/CS-AgEnt-2023_Social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230116 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221230T042155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T042155Z UID:2217-1673740800-1673827199@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Take the WAFOOD Survey by January 15 DESCRIPTION:The University of Washington and Washington State University created the Washington State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) to learn about the economic wellbeing and food access of Washington state residents. Take the online survey here. \nAll Washington state residents who are 18 years or older may participate. Taking part in this study is voluntary. You will NOT be asked for your name or any identifying other information. \nIt should only take about 15 minutes to complete and can be taken on a computer\, smart phone\, or tablet. The survey asks about health\, food access\, an economic needs. After you complete the survey\, you can enter an optional drawing for one of eighty grocery store gift cards ($50 each). URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/take-the-wafood-survey-by-january-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/thumbnail_image007-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221206T011707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T011707Z UID:2186-1673978400-1673983800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Social Media Basics for Small Farm Business DESCRIPTION:Are you running a small farm business and questioning how to best utilize social media? Frustrated with the constant changes with Facebook business and confused on what exactly the difference is between Instagram posts and stories and how to best use them? You are not alone. Join us for our next online Dirt Talk event with Social Media & Digital Strategy Specialist\, Abbey Loos. She will be giving an overview of the basic social media platforms\, how to best utilize them for your farm business and have an open discussion with questions from our farmer audience.\nThis session will be about mastering the basics of social media and covering topics such as: \n\nSocial media landscape overview (answering the when and why of using each platform)\nBasic overview on FB/IG functionality (How to cross-post on both platforms\, use of Hootsuite & other social media management tools\, scheduling posts using stories\, reels)\nSocial media best practices (What type of content drives engagement\, how to drive sales and brand awareness with your social media\, and more!)\nQ&A from farmers\n\nWhen: January 17th\, 2023\, from 6pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Online via Zoom\nAudience: Farmers and Producers\nRegistration: This is a free online event\, but you must register to receive Zoom link \n \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer or 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! \nMore about Abbey Loos: \nAbbey has been helping large Fortune 500 companies and small businesses launch and grow their marketing efforts for 7+ years. She loves teaching others how to best reach and engage their audience to drive the results they’re looking for. In addition to marketing\, she is passionate about agriculture\, agrotourism\, yoga and traveling. She is currently building Seaforest Farm\, a small farm and eco-resort on the North Olympic Peninsula with her partner. \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/social-media-basics-for-small-farm-business/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Social-Media-Basics_Facebook-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230123T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221209T025221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T025221Z UID:2196-1674468000-1674475200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Aquaponics with Kitsap Farms DESCRIPTION:Join us at Kitsap Farms in Hansville on January 23rd from 10am – 12pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk. Farmers Angie Cordiano and Howard Hogan will be opening up their farm and sharing their expertise with us on Aquaponics and how they started their unique business venture.   \nTopics to be covered at the walk include:   \n\nType of fish that work in aquaponics systems and their pros and cons. \nOverall aquaponics system designs and walk through of Kitsap Farms chosen system \nFood Safety Concerns – water testing\, cleaning\, flushing grow beds \nWhat grows well and what does not \n\n\nChallenges \nBarriers to starting out in Aquaponics \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.  \n \nAlso on-site during the farm walk will be our partners from the Kitsap Conservation District with info on programs and assistance they are able to provide farmers.   \n  \n  \nRegistration Details  \n Date: January 23rd\, 10am to 12pm (in-person event!)  \n Location: Hansville\, WA  – Address will be provided to registered attendees  \n Audience: Farmers and Producers Only  \n Registration 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 ask that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open 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  \nMore about Kitsap Farms:   \nAngela and Howard 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.  Howard 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.  \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-farm-walk-aquaponics-with-kitsap-farms/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Event,Farm Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Dirt-Talk-Farm-Walk-Aquaponics_FB-Event-Cover1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T122419 CREATED:20221216T043138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T043138Z UID:2207-1674756000-1674761400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Dirt Talk: Season Planning & Seed Starting with Midori Farm DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our latest online Dirt Talk event to learn all about season planning and seed starting. We will be joined by Marko Colby\, co-owner of Midori Farm in Quilcene\, WA. He will be sharing with us their strategies around planning and starting seeds for year-long production. Topics to be covered include:  \n\n Selecting varieties for success.\n Using spreadsheets for crop planning for successions.\n Seeding timing based on microclimates\, and crop protection.\n Planning high tunnel rotations\n Seed starting techniques in unheated high tunnels.  \n Transplanting tips for different vegetables. \n Q and A from farmer audience\n\nWhen: January 26th\, 2023 @ 6pm – 7:30pm \nWhere: Online Zoom \nAudience: Farmers and Producers \nRegistration: This is a free online event\, but you must register to receive Zoom link  \n \nMore about Midori Farm:  \nMidori Farm was started by Hanako Myers and Marko Colby in 2008 on a 5-acre parcel of rented land.  In 2013 they purchased 29 acres of sandy loam fields and forested land in the Quilcene Valley.  Each year with the help of many hands they have been working to transform a neglected pasture into a thriving diverse farm.  In 2017 they took on management of another 14 acres of pastureland and are working to bring it into production growing both soil building cover crops and vegetables.    \nWhat is Dirt Talk?\nDirt Talk is hosted by WSU Regional Small Farms in conjunction with a local farmer or 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!  \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-season-planning-seed-starting-with-midori-farm/ CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farmer Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/55/Season-Planning-and-Seed-Starting_Facebook-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Sappington":MAILTO:jess.sappington@wsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR