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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
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SUMMARY:Developing a Food Safety Plan
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program in partnership with WSU Food Processing Extension and Research team. This training helps small to medium food processor fulfill Food Safety Modernization Act regulations that all personnel should be trained at least annually in food hygiene\, food safety and food defense! Who is this training for? Farmers with value-added products\, bakers\, acidified foods (jams\, jellies\, pickles)\, low-acid foods\, meat processors\, and more. This training helps small to medium food processors and growers fulfill training FSMA regulations by attending a food safety training every year! Our focus is to help our rural communities develop safer food systems. \nPlease contact Cathy Blood\, WSU Event Coordinator\, blood@wsu.edu or 509-335-2845\, regarding registration or contact Girish Ganjyal\, Extension Food Processing Specialist\, girish.ganjyal@wsu.eduor 509-335-5613 for content questions. \nWhen: March 7th\, 2023 @9am – 5pm \nWhere: In-person at the WSU Classroom\, Port Hadlock – 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA 98339 \nCost: $25 \nRegistration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0075-0013-7f982c3d445d413ab76f6ce1833c883d \nFor full event information please visit: https://foodprocessing.wsu.edu/extension/training/dfsp/ \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/developing-a-food-safety-plan-2/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Good Manufacturing Practices & Basics of Sanitation
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program in partnership with WSU Food Processing Extension and Research team. This course provides basic information about sanitation and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for food plants.  CGMPs help to ensure the safety of food. The course walks through the principles of sanitation\, sanitation chemicals\, employee practices\, plant design\, and other related topics. Who is this training for? Farmers with value-added products\, bakers\, acidified foods (jams\, jellies\, pickles)\, low-acid foods\, meat processors\, and more. This training helps small to medium food processors and growers fulfill training FSMA regulations by attending a food safety training every year! Our focus is to help our rural communities develop safer food systems. \nPlease contact Cathy Blood\, WSU Event Coordinator\, blood@wsu.edu or 509-335-2845\, regarding registration or contact Girish Ganjyal\, Extension Food Processing Specialist\, girish.ganjyal@wsu.eduor 509-335-5613 for content questions. \nWhen: March 8th\, 2023 @ 9am – 5pm \nWhere: In-person at the WSU Classroom\, Port Hadlock – 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA 98339 \nCost: $25 \nRegistration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0075-0013-fee640a1686a4f00b355b70fef6b39e9 \nFull information on food safety courses: https://foodprocessing.wsu.edu/extension/training/basic-sanitation/
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/good-manufacturing-practices-basics-of-sanitation/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:When: March 14th\, 2023 @8am – 5pm\nWhere: WSU Jefferson County Extension – 97 Oak Bay Rd\,  Port Hadlock\, WA 98339\nCost: $25\nRegistration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0075-0013-77432298b8614d7f95f95f15ee790394\n\n\nWho Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \nBenefits of Attending the Course The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: \n\nMicroorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm\nHow to identify microbial risks\, practices that reduce risks\, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm\nParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one\nRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.\n\nAfter attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate\, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. Visit this website for the latest Train the Trainer Information: https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/training/train-trainer-course/. \nCosts to Attend Total costs to attend the PSA Grower Training Course is $25. This price is subsidized. \n\n\n\nIn-person attendees will be given the manual onsite. \nIn-person attendees must attend the PSA GT all day from 8 am to 5 pm. \n\n\nPayments & Fees \n\nFee is $25 for Washington State residents.  For any other state\, the fee is $125.\nNo checks\, only credit cards or debit cards.\nCancellation will be allowed 7 days before the start date of the training with a $5 cancellation fee.  After that time\, no cancellations will be accepted.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-3/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Basic Goat Care at The Smithshyre
DESCRIPTION:Join farmer Roni Smith of The Smithshyre in Poulsbo for an on-farm tour on March 21st\, from 10am to 12pm. Roni will be sharing out helpful information for farmers interested in learning more about Basic Goat Care. Topic to be discussed include: \n\nBasic needs (minerals\, feed\, housing\, and spacing)\nBasic care (hoof trimming\, and shearing-discussion)\nBreeding / lambing (nutrition\, planning for delivery\, and lamb care\nQ&A / discussion from farmer attendees\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 farmers and homesteaders interested in learning more about this topic\, not to the general public. \n \nRegistration Details \nDate: March 21st\, 10am to 12pm (in-person event!)\nLocation: Poulsbo\, WA – 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 Roni Smith:  \nRoni is the owner operator of The Smithshyre\, home of Kitsap Goat Yoga.  The farm offers many ways to interact with animals\, including goat yoga\, goat cuddle time\, and farm tours. All are a part of their agritourism offerings to the public in hopes of teaching about their farm practices and how to live more in concert with the land.  She’s been raising Finnish Landrace Sheep and Dwarf Nigerian Goats naturally for 9 years. \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/basic-goat-care-at-the-smithshyre/
CATEGORIES:Dirt Talk,Farm Walk
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