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August 2022
Dirt Talk: Agritourism
Join us for our next Dirt Talk Farmer-to-Farmer networking and learning event on August 23rd at 6pm. We will be joined by WSU agritourism specialist, Trevor Lane, who will be sharing his knowledge and expertise working with farmers looking to implement agritourism as part of their farm business. Trevor will be giving a general overview of the current state of agritourism in Washington, including the economic impacts and common barriers for farmers. Discussion topics will also include: Risk & Liability …
Find out more »September 2022
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Low-Till Farming with Wintercreek Farm
Join us at Wintercreek Farm in Poulsbo on September 13th from 4pm – 6pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk all about Low-till farming practices. Farmer Robin Bodony will be opening up the farm to share her experience and expertise with no-till / low-till farming practices in a market farm setting. We will have Kitsap Conservation District partners on hand as well as our Regional IPM Specialist, Laurel Mouton, to discuss pest pressures in a low-till/no-till situation. Specific topics…
Find out more »Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Meat Goat Production and Pasture Management at Bowman Farms
Join farmer Mark Bowman of Bowman Farms in Port Angeles for an on-farm tour on September 21st from 3-5pm. Mark will be sharing his expertise about all things meat goat production with a focus on breeding and pasture management. Dirt 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 beginning and current farmers, not to the general public. Topics…
Find out more »October 2022
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: White Lotus Farm and Space Twins Provisions
White Lotus Farm and Space Twins Provisions Topic: Collaborative Farm Enterprises and Land Sharing: An Integrated Farm Approach October 26th from 10am-12pm Join farmers Niall and Natalie from White Lotus Farm and Jules and Cass from Space Twins Provisions in Port Ludlow for an on-farm tour on October 26th from 10am-12pm. Come learn about how multiple small farm enterprises work collectively in farming, in land and in life. This farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers, not…
Find out more »January 2023
NRCS Opportunities & Programs for Farmers
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our latest online Dirt Talk event to learn about local financial assistance programs that can be used to increase on-farm production. We will be joined by Sean McDonagh and Frank Curtin, Resource Conservationists with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. They will be sharing with us information on how they help Farmers and Forestland owners throughout the Puget Sound region to install voluntary conservation practices. Topics include: Season extension through the use of seasonal…
Find out more »Social Media Basics for Small Farm Business
Are you running a small farm business and questioning how to best utilize social media? Frustrated with the constant changes with Facebook business and confused on what exactly the difference is between Instagram posts and stories and how to best use them? You are not alone. Join us for our next online Dirt Talk event with Social Media & Digital Strategy Specialist, Abbey Loos. She will be giving an overview of the basic social media platforms, how to best utilize…
Find out more »Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Aquaponics with Kitsap Farms
Join us at Kitsap Farms in Hansville on January 23rd from 10am – 12pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk. Farmers Angie Cordiano and Howard Hogan will be opening up their farm and sharing their expertise with us on Aquaponics and how they started their unique business venture. Topics to be covered at the walk include: Type of fish that work in aquaponics systems and their pros and cons. Overall aquaponics system designs and walk through of Kitsap…
Find out more »Dirt Talk: Season Planning & Seed Starting with Midori Farm
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our latest online Dirt Talk event to learn all about season planning and seed starting. We will be joined by Marko Colby, co-owner of Midori Farm in Quilcene, WA. He will be sharing with us their strategies around planning and starting seeds for year-long production. Topics to be covered include: Selecting varieties for success. Using spreadsheets for crop planning for successions. Seeding timing based on microclimates, and crop protection. Planning high tunnel rotations Seed…
Find out more »March 2023
Basic Goat Care at The Smithshyre
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: Basic needs (minerals, feed, housing, and spacing) Basic care (hoof trimming, and shearing-discussion) Breeding / lambing (nutrition, planning for delivery, and lamb care Q&A / discussion from farmer attendees Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote…
Find out more »April 2023
Spring Pasture Management & Goat Kidding at Bowman Farms
Join farmers Mark and Nancy Bowman of Bowman Farms in Port Angeles for an on-farm tour on April 18th from 1pm - 4pm. Mark and Nancy will be sharing their expertise on spring pasture management and goat kidding. WSU Extension and Clallam Conservation District staff will be onsite offering best management practices for spring pasture management. Dirt 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.…
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