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SUMMARY:Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Propagating and Planting Sweetpotatoes
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and nursery woman\, Leilani Wood\, of Sunbaked Greenhouse for an on-farm walk through of her greenhouse and sweetpotato propagation system. Farmers will learn:  \n\nMethods for propagating sweetpotato slips for planting \nHow to maximize slip production \nTips for planting rooted and unrooted slips \nGeneral information about managing a commercial plant production greenhouse\n\n\nRegistration Details  \n Date: Monday\, April 8\, 11:00 am – 12:00pm (farmers may stay later if there are more questions) (in-person event!)  \n Location:  Address will be provided to registered attendees  \n Audience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers Only  \nRegistration link: Please only register for this farm walk if you plan to attend as there is limited space for this event. If you register and are unable to come\, we kindly ask that you inform us at least 48 hours before the event so that we may open up registration to other interested farmers.    \nIf you go to register and there are no spaces available\, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list. \n\n  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/dirt-talk-farm-walk-propagating-and-planting-sweetpotatoes/
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SUMMARY:Open Office Hours WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms and the Kitsap Conservation District for our virtual open office hours discussing the Spring 2024 WSDA Local Food Systems Infrastructure Grant. This is a time for farmers to get questions answered from local resource representatives and former grant reviewers. \nThe Local Food System Infrastructure Grant program supports local food supply chains and market access for farms\, ranches\, food processors\, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain. \nThis virtual offering will include overview and discussion of the following topics: \n\nBrief overview of grant\, including allowable costs and ineligible costs\nMaking your application shine: tips to make your grant stand out\nNew and beginning farmer focus: What infrastructure is most needed (pack shed\, walk in or coolbot\, field transportation/processing\, etc)\nThinking ahead to next year’s opportunities\nQ&A with local agriculture resource representatives and former grant reviewers.\n\nIn addition to this local opportunity\, the WSDA has scheduled helpful applicant workshops and provides information and assistance via their grants webpage. \nWhen: April 10th\, 2024 @ 7pm\nWhere: Virtual\nAudience: Farmers and Food Producers\nRegistration: This is an online event. You must register to receive the Zoom link! \n \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Jess Sappington (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / jess.sappington@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/open-office-hours-wsda-local-food-system-infrastructure-grant/
CATEGORIES:Online Class
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SUMMARY:Growing Sweetpotatoes in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Regional Small Farms for the next online Sweetpotato educational class. If you missed out last year\, here’s another chance to learn the basics of growing sweetpotatoes in the maritime climate of western Washington. Although sweetpotatoes are more commonly grown in the southern United States\, they can grow well here. \n\nLearn basic requirements for growing sweetpotatoes\, and techniques that will help create a better microclimate for them.\nFind out what varieties of sweetpotatoes local farms have tried\, and which are the best to grow if you have wireworms on your farm.\nWe’ll cover the basics from propagating planting slips to harvesting and curing the crop.\n\nRegistration Details\nDate: April 18th\, 2024\, 6pm – 7pm\nLocation: Online event!\nAudience: Farmers\, Homesteaders and Producers\nRegistration link: You must register to receive the Zoom link for the class. \n \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Laurel Moulton (laurel.moulton@wsu.edu / 360-565-2679) at least two weeks prior to the event. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/growing-sweetpotatoes-in-western-washington/
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