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January 2020
Cascadia Grains Conference
The 8th Cascadia Grains Conference will bring together 300 farmers, bakers, brewers, distillers, brokers, investors, policy-makers and others to strengthen the role of grains in the agricultural and food economy of the Pacific Northwest. The Friday Field Trips throughout the region and the full Conference on Saturday at the South Puget Sound Community College features workshops and hands-on classes that focus on three value-added grain enterprises: poultry and livestock feed, brewing and distilling, and artisan baking. Over the last three…
Find out more »2020 Women In Agriculture Conference
Registration is OPEN Join us for inspiration, knowledge and networking Saturday, January 25, 2020 for the 8th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference. "HEALTHY FARMS" is the theme for the eighth annual Women in Agriculture Conference. Experience an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. This is a one-day event held simultaneously at sites throughout Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana and Washington. The day begins with learning how to cultivate your personal resiliency to handle all the "ups and downs" as a woman…
Find out more »Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
Who Should AttendFruit 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 § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that…
Find out more »February 2020
BRIDGING THE GAP WORKSHOP
Small-Scale Produce Farmers! Come learn best practices you can implement on your farm to minimize food safety risk, increase product quality, meet current regulations, and keep your customers happy and healthy. When: February 4th, 4pm to 6pm Where: Kitsap County Fairgrounds - Eagles Nest Meeting Room (1195 NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton, WA) Tickets: This is a FREE workshop hosted by the Regional Small Farms team and Washington State Department of Agriculture. To reserve your spot, please visit the Brown…
Find out more »Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
Who Should AttendFruit 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 § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that…
Find out more »Basic Fruit Tree Care and Pruning Class 1
Join Kitsap Harvest and Alan Lowe of the Peninsula Fruit Club, for a new Basic Fruit Tree Care & Pruning class offering. Classes are held in-field, and participants will need to dress weather appropriate and bring work gloves. Pruning tools will be provided for practice, but participants are welcome to bring tools they are not familiar using for hands on guidance. Alan will discuss the basics of fruit tree health, pruning tools, as well as demonstrate proper pruning techniques. The…
Find out more »Blueberry Pruning Workshop
Join Master Gardener, Jeanette Stehr-Green, and farmer Gary Heaton of Blueberry Haven Farm for an informative and hands-on blueberry pruning workshop. This workshop is for farmers or berry growers. Saturday February 22, 2020 12-3pm $25 per person* Topics include: -Basic blueberry pruning principles and techniques for optimal fruit production -Growth patterns of blueberry canes -Considerations that affect pruning practices such as bush growth habit, vigor, neglect and other production methods -Renovate older, neglected plants Location: 12-1pm - Crescent Grange…
Find out more »Basic Fruit Tree Care and Pruning Class 2
Join Kitsap Harvest and Alan Lowe of the Peninsula Fruit Club, for a new Basic Fruit Tree Care & Pruning class offering. Classes are held in-field, and participants will need to dress weather appropriate and bring work gloves. Pruning tools will be provided for practice, but participants are welcome to bring tools they are not familiar using for hands on guidance. Alan will discuss the basics of fruit tree health, pruning tools, as well as demonstrate proper pruning techniques. The…
Find out more »Basic Fruit Tree Care and Pruning Class 3
Join Kitsap Harvest and Alan Lowe of the Peninsula Fruit Club, for a new Basic Fruit Tree Care & Pruning class offering. Classes are held in-field, and participants will need to dress weather appropriate and bring work gloves. Pruning tools will be provided for practice, but participants are welcome to bring tools they are not familiar using for hands on guidance. Alan will discuss the basics of fruit tree health, pruning tools, as well as demonstrate proper pruning techniques. The…
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED “Dirt Talk” – Small Ruminants & Agritourism
This event has been canceled. We will post a new day/time when the event is rescheduled. Please contact, Jess Sappington at jess.sappington@wsu.edu if you have questions.
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