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February 2022
Farming by the Numbers
Farming by the Numbers - Learn the basics of farm record keeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers. Thursday evenings in February 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm to learn the ins and outs of setting up a solid record keeping system as well as other farm number-crunching topics. February 3 – Farm Bookkeeping Basics February 10 – Online Sales February 17 – Paying Employees February 24 – Financial Statements, Cash Flow, & Loan Readiness Take…
Find out more »Farm Vendor Track – WSFMA Conference
Great upcoming virtual educational offering for farm vendors. This is part of a special one day rate during the Washington State Farmers Market Association's annual conference. Whether you are a seasoned farmers market vendor or considering selling at a farmers market for the first time in 2022, the Farm Vendor Track on February 25th will provide you with tools for the 2022 season and help you strengthen your farmers market business. When: February 25th, 2022 9am - 1:30pm Where: Virtual…
Find out more »October 2022
Western Meat School
The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network and Colorado State University is very excited to announce our newly updated and expanded intermediate-level short course for small and mid-scale livestock producers, called the Western Meat School, launching October 11th, 2022. This fully remote learning experience (with optional on site class support in Clallam County) will help farmers, ranchers, butchers & others learn the essentials for direct marketing niche meat from experts in livestock production, processing, marketing & pricing. It's fully remote and can be attended from the comfort of your…
Find out more »March 2023
Developing a Food Safety Plan
Hosted by WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program in partnership with WSU Food Processing Extension and Research team. This training helps small to medium food processor fulfill Food Safety Modernization Act regulations that all personnel should be trained at least annually in food hygiene, food safety and food defense! Who is this training for? Farmers with value-added products, bakers, acidified foods (jams, jellies, pickles), low-acid foods, meat processors, and more. This training helps small to medium food processors and growers fulfill training FSMA regulations by attending a food safety training every year! Our focus is to help our rural communities develop safer food systems.…
Find out more »Good Manufacturing Practices & Basics of Sanitation
Hosted by WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program in partnership with WSU Food Processing Extension and Research team. This course provides basic information about sanitation and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for food plants. CGMPs help to ensure the safety of food. The course walks through the principles of sanitation, sanitation chemicals, employee practices, plant design, and other related topics. Who is this training for? Farmers with value-added products, bakers, acidified foods (jams, jellies, pickles), low-acid foods, meat processors, and more. This training helps small to medium food processors and growers fulfill training FSMA regulations…
Find out more »Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
When: March 14th, 2023 @8am - 5pm Where: WSU Jefferson County Extension - 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Cost: $25 Registration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0075-0013-77432298b8614d7f95f95f15ee790394 Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §…
Find out more »June 2023
Propagating and Planting Sweetpotatoes
Join WSU Regional Small Farms IPM Specialist, Laurel Moulton, to learn about sweetpotato production out at Wild Edge Farm in Port Angeles. Farmers Karen and Jim Halberg-Weaver will be providing a tour of their set up for sweetpotato slip production and their sweetpotato field. Planting tips and techniques for our cool climate will be discussed, and participants will help plant a row of sweetpotato slips. Attendees will also learn about the Western SARE sponsored sweetpoato trials that they are hosting…
Find out more »September 2023
Sweetpotato Field Day
Visit the sweetpotato trial fields at the WSU Northwest Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon to see side-by-side comparison of common commercial varieties, Washington farmer recommended varieties, new wireworm resistant lines and unreleased breeding lines from the USDA sweetpotato program that are being assessed for western WA growing conditions. Samples of each variety will be harvested for viewing and harvest equipment will be on display. Results of NWREC trials will also be discussed. When: September 7th, 2023 @ 2pm…
Find out more »February 2024
Pruning Blueberries at the Lazy J Tree Farm
Blueberries: Pruning for Productivity by Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams, WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners. Research 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. After hearing this presentation, participants will be able to: -…
Find out more »March 2024
Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Processors
Are you a small to mid-size PROCESSOR who works with local or regional producers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! When: Monday March 25th 9:30am-4pm Morning Session Interactive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck! Discussion: how do you improve efficiency to increase profitability Discussion: what are consumer preferences and why it matters Afternoon Session WSDA Grant & Assistance Opportunities and Regulatory Q&A Discussion: how do you communicate with and keep…
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