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April 2024
Dirt Talk Farm Walk: Propagating and Planting Sweetpotatoes
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: Methods for propagating sweetpotato slips for planting How to maximize slip production Tips for planting rooted and unrooted slips General information about managing a commercial plant production greenhouse Registration Details Date: Monday, April 8, 11:00 am – 12:00pm (farmers may stay later if there are more questions) (in-person event!) Location: Address will…
Find out more »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 »Planning for an Early Cut Flower Season, Season Extension and Climate Change
Join Regional Small Farms as we dive into cut flowers with Stacy Marshall of Petal & Pitchfork Farm in Poulsbo, WA. Combining an interactive presentation with a walk-through of the annual and perennial fields and tunnels, we will talk through tunnel growing, planning in late summer and early fall for a robust spring cut flower season and the benefits of plugs and perennials. A thread throughout this session will be the issue of climate change and how growers can best…
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
Demystifying Debt – Leveraging Loans to Grow Your Business
Pre-register to receive the zoom link here Who is this class for?: Farms & value-added businesses in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties who have been in operation for 3+ years who are looking to expand, assess options of approaching debt in a profitable way. Class Description: In partnership with North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Come learn about ag lending opportunities and supports available to navigate smart debt to grow your farm or food business -…
Find out more »On Farm Composting: Part 2 Farm Walk
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 2 which is an in-person farm walk. ----- On-Farm Composting Part 2 - Farm Walk Date: June 4th, 2024, from 2pm - 4pm Location: South Kitsap - Address will be given at time…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »July 2024
Farming in Dry Times
Join WSU Regional Small Farms on Monday, July 15 from 2pm – 4pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk out at Joy Farm in Sequim, WA. Farmers Elli and Balyn will be opening up their farm and sharing their experiences farming in dry times. They will cover topics such as: Crop planning for lower water needs at the end of summer Which crops do well with modified dry farming techniques Soil management techniques for water conservation Efficient use of…
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