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SUMMARY:Farm and Food Grants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register to receive the zoom link. \nPrepare for writing a grant for your farm or food business and learn best practices for success! \nTopics include: \n-An overview of federal\, state and independent grant opportunities. \n-Submitting your strongest application. \n-Knowing your resources. \nSpeakers include Carlotta Donisi\, United States Department of Agriculture and Ryan McCarthy\, North Olympic Development Council \nFacilitated by Elise Wright\, North Olympic Development Council\, and Kellie Henwood\, WSU Regional Small Farms Program \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/farm-and-food-grants-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Success Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation\, you’ll learn what it takes to create\, sustain\, and grow a viable small farm or food business. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Develop the core elements of a business plan to guide your small business forward. \nCourse Details \n$200 per farm \nOnline 6 week course February 20th – March 26th on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm\nwith regional in-person intensives April 13th in Skagit and Stevens Counties \nPart 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus\, calendar\, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation. \nPart 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th. \nScholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cultivating-success-agricultural-entrepreneurship-business-planning/
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SUMMARY:Pruning Blueberries at the Lazy J Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:Blueberries: Pruning for Productivity by Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams\, WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners. \nResearch has shown that when blueberry plants are not pruned or are pruned too lightly\, they fail to develop strong wood and become less productive. Blueberry growers need to establish an annual pruning regimen to remove old and diseased canes\, encourage the growth and development of strong new canes\, and ultimately increase the blueberry harvest.\nAfter hearing this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n– Describe the typical growth pattern of a blueberry cane.\n– Recognize blueberry canes of different ages.\n– Outline a systematic approach to pruning.\n– List considerations for pruning different varieties of blueberries or blueberry bushes that have been neglected. \nLate winter is the best time to prune blueberries. Blueberry growers will be able to apply what they learn soon after the presentation. With implementation of an annual pruning regimen\, the gardeners blueberry bushes will be happier and healthier and produce bigger and better berries! \nDate: February 24th\, 10:30am – 12pm \nAddress: Lazy J Tree Farm – 225 Gehrke Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA 98362\nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! \nAudience: This workshop is applicable to Farmers\, Gardeners\, and Homesteaders \nRegistration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6167880 \nSpace is limited for this event\, you must register to attend! \n***** This event is a crossover for gardeners\, farmers and homesteaders. If more than 20 people register for this event\, we will hold an afternoon session as well. An afternoon session will be announced on the 15th of February if it is needed. Please register now so we can plan accordingly.  *****
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/pruning-blueberries-at-the-lazy-j-tree-far/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping\, Sales & Reporting Class
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: WSU Extension. Photo of NODC resource provider\, Karen Affeld\, with local herb company\, Heron Botanicals\, from Business Planning series.  \nPart of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration required. \nKeeping your books as a farm and/or food business is critical for success. Come learn in person with local experts how to track sales and use Quickbooks to track your business’ income and expenses\, run reports\, invoices\, and more. Using Quickbooks is not a pre-requisite for this class\, come and learn! \nTwo-part class: \n1) 6pm Sales tracking and reimbursement for ICFM vendors \n2] 6:45pm Use Quickbooks to track your business’s income and expenses and run reports and invoices. \nSpeakers: Pat Milliman\, JCFM Assistant Manager and Liz Arp\, L ARP Bookkeeping \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/bookkeeping-sales-reporting-class/
LOCATION:Fort Worden\, Commons A\, 210 Battery Way\, Port Townsend\, 98368\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Tax Season Class
DESCRIPTION:Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association\, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register is required. \nEvery farm and food business handles taxes to varying levels. Join us in person with a local tax prep consultant that will walk you through important considerations for your local business. \nTopics include: \n-Sole proprietorships and LLCs \n-Schedules C and F \n-Tracking income and expenses \n-What’s deductible and what\nisn’t \n-State taxes like B&O and sales tax. \nSpeaker: Kristin Cooper\, Kristin Cooper Tax Prep \n***Disclaimer*** this class is for educational purposes only and not considered a comprehensive replacement of using a professional tax expert for your business and personal taxes. \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension\, 121 Oak Bay Rd\, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/tax-season-class/
LOCATION:WSU Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Farming
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