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SUMMARY:Sweetpotato Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit the sweetpotato trial fields at the WSU Northwest Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon to see side-by-side comparison of common commercial varieties\, Washington farmer recommended varieties\, new wireworm resistant lines and unreleased breeding lines from the USDA sweetpotato program that are being assessed for western WA growing conditions. Samples of each variety will be harvested for viewing and harvest equipment will be on display. Results of NWREC trials will also be discussed. \nWhen: September 7th\, 2023 @ 2pm \nWhere: Northwest Research and Extension Center\, Mount Vernon (in person!)\n16650 WA-536\, Mount Vernon\, WA 98273 \nAudience: Farmers \nRegistration: You must register here to attend!\n \nField day activities require walking and standing for the duration of the event. Transportation to and from the sweetpotato fields and seating can be arranged by emailing laurel.moulton@wsu.edu\n\nCarpooling will be available from locations in Clallam and Jefferson County. Please email laurel.moulton@wsu.edu to inquire.\n\nFor additional questions regarding this event please reach out to Laurel Moulton at laurel.moulton@wsu.edu \n——- \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679 at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/sweetpotato-field-day/
LOCATION:Northwest Research and Extension Center
CATEGORIES:Farm Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Jefferson County Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Featuring 14 farms during the weekend of September 16th and 17th! The 21st annual Farm Tour is a self-guided tour that allows the community to connect with their local farmers. \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\nParticipating in Farm Tour is FREE but there is a suggested $10 donation per car\, which can be paid at the farms or the Farm Tour Central at the Chimacum Corner Farmstand at 9122 Rhody Drive. To see a full list of participating farms\, please visit the website.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/jefferson-county-farm-tour-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Success: Is a Small Farm in Your Future?
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help you explore the development of a small farm enterprise and create a plan of action for achieving your small farm dream!  \nSeptember 20th \n9am-12pm \nIn person at WSU Clallam County Extension \n$15 per person \nRegistration is required. \nInterested in starting a small farm in the city\, suburbs or country? Wonder what it would take\, and if you’re ready? Whether you’re in the planning stages or have just begun\, this 3 hour intensive workshop will help you determine what options are available for you\, explore potential markets and profitability for different enterprises\, network with others and learn what it takes to begin and sustain a small-scale farming business.  \nPrimary Topics Covered:  \n\nSetting Goals \nAssessing Resources \nTaking a Personal Inventory \nExploring Enterprises – Market Gardens & Livestock \nPanel of farmers and local food systems specialists  \nNetworking with Extension Educators and other small farmers in your area \n\nGuest speakers:  \nKellie Henwood\, WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Coordinator  \nSallie Constant\, WSU Clallam County Extension Farm to Food Bank Coordinator   \nJensen\, Owner operator\, SisterLand Farm in Port Angeles  \nMark Bowman\, Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator for North Olympic Development Council and owner of Bowman Farms in Port Angeles   \n Coffee\, tea\, pastries and fruit will be served as light refreshments\, but feel free to bring food.  
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-is-a-small-farm-in-your-future/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Success Whole Farm Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning will walk you through a step-by-step process\, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land\, life\, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole system lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Classes will meet weekly through Zoom\, in an online classroom environment and you will be able to connect with a statewide community of other aspiring farm planners. Leave with tools for decision making and a road map to plan for your farming endeavors. Includes many opportunities for networking and community building in smaller breakout groups too! Come build a solid plan for a farm or food business that suits you. \nSeptember 25th – December 4th \n11-week course meets Mondays 6-8pm \n$200 per farm \nOnline course through zoom with in-person opportunities for our region \nScholarships available for military veterans or anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier \nThis course offers live Spanish interpretation and facilitation statewide. \nEste curso ofrece interpretación y facilitación en español en vivo en todo el estado.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-whole-farm-planning-course/
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