Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash – Farm Walk #2: Harvest Season

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Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Dry-Farmed Bush/Semi-Bush Squash a Two Part Series

Farm Walk #2: Harvest Season (Variety Performance & Results)

Join us for the second session the two-part WSARE farm walk series at Roots Farm, featuring their research project, “PNW Dry‑Farmed Bush/Semi‑Bush Squash Variety Trials.” This project explores practical strategies for small farms in the Pacific Northwest to adapt to worsening drought and shifting climate conditions.

What You’ll See & Learn in Farm Walk #2:

• With the system at full maturity, we’ll dig into late‑season performance, including:
• Yield comparisons across dry‑farmed varieties
• Fruit quality and flavor evaluations
• Root and soil observations beneath deep mulch
• Preliminary data on moisture retention & plant response
• Early insights into which varieties show the most drought resilience

This second walk gives farmers the opportunity to assess real‑world harvest results from our WSARE-supported trials and better understand how dry‑farmed systems perform under production conditions.

Together, both walks offer a full picture of dry‑farmed squash, from establishment to harvest, highlighting how thoughtful variety selection and low‑water management can support climate‑resilient production across the PNW.

Date: September 11th, 2026
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: Roots Farm Poulsbo, WA
Speaker: Jen Clark, Roots Farm
Audience: Farmers

Registration Details: SAVE THE DATE – REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

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.

If you go to register and there are no spaces available, please email jess.sappington@wsu.edu to be put on our cancellation list.

WSU 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 at 345 6th St. Suite 550, Bremerton WA / 360-228-7308 at least two weeks prior to the event.