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July 2023
Sweetpotato Cultivation
Join WSU Regional Small Farms IPM Specialist, Laurel Moulton, and find out what kind of sweetpotatoes local farms are growing and what techniques they have tried. The Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas have a unique maritime climate where sweetpotatoes grow well but need a little heat boost. Find out about using black plastic mulch, low tunnels and variety selection. This online education event is part of a Western SARE grant sponsoring sweetpotato trials and education in conjunction with the WSU Regional…
Find out more »April 2024
Open Office Hours WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
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. The 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…
Find out more »Growing Sweetpotatoes in Western Washington
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. Learn basic requirements for growing sweetpotatoes, and techniques that will help create a better microclimate for them. Find out what varieties of sweetpotatoes local farms have tried, and which…
Find out more »May 2024
Chicken Keeping 101
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next online virtual educational offering all about Chickens! Across Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties, ranging from residents with small backyards to those managing large acreage, raise chickens. This class is for those new to caring for poultry and for those who would like a refresher. The focus will be on how to start a flock, how to keep your chickens healthy, common mistakes and misconceptions in poultry care, and connecting folks with resources…
Find out more »On Farm Composting: Part 1 Online Class
Join WSU Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk event series all about on-farm composting. This is a two-part series for farmers who want to learn more about building, managing, and making high quality compost for use on your farm. Please see details below for Part 1 which is a virtual class. Part 2 will be an in person farm walk. You can register for one or both classes through the same Brown Paper Ticket registration link or go…
Find out more »June 2024
NRCS Program Assistance & Support for Small Farms
Join WSU Regional Small Farms and local NRCS staff for a deep dive into Natural Resources Conservation Service assistance and support opportunities for small scale and urban growers. This session will include a presentation from NRCS staff on all the programs and services NRCS can provide to small farms. There will be time for Q&A with local planners about programming and services and how to access them to discuss your farm's goals and challenges. Presenters: Rebecca Anderson Bellanca NRCS Small…
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