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September 2019
Growing Blueberries Workshop
If you are interested in blueberry production, then this workshop is for you. Come on out and gain knowledge and practical experience with Lisa DeVetter, WSU Small Fruit Horticulture Assistant Professor; Bev Gerdeman, WSU Assistant Research Professor in Entomology; along with local blueberry farmer Janet Aubin. Topics: -Soil management and nutrient needs for optimal blueberry production -Pruning for controlling bush size and concentrating ripening earlier in the season -Pathogens including phomopsis twig blight and mummy berry -Weed anagement -Spotted wing…
Find out more »October 2019
Breeding, Incubating & Hatching Your Own Flock
Join WSU Extension’s Regional Small Farms Program and Peninsula Poultry Breeders Association for this educational workshop for poultry growers. We will explore how to set up a small-scale breeding program, manage a breeding flock, select the best breeders, details of incubation, what to look for when purchasing an incubator, how to utilize a broody hen to raise chicks and troubleshoot any questions or challenges. Speaker: Lisa van Horn, WillowCroft Farm and Peninsula Poultry Breeders *Youth enrolled in 4H or FFA…
Find out more »Chicken Health, First Aid, Biosecurity, and Safe Handling
This series is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge in raising poultry from the backyard beginner to the small-scale commercial poultry producer. Each class is $25. Youth enrolled in 4H or FFA may attend for free with an attending adult. If you are in need of scholarship assistance, please contact Kellie Henwood at least two weeks before the event. kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or (360) 379-5610 ext. 201 When: October 22nd, 5:30-8:30pm Where: Council Chambers at the Norm Dicks Building,…
Find out more »November 2019
Stat Chat – Kitsap County Census of Agriculture Meeting
Join us for a "Stat Chat" on the 2017 Census of Agriculture and how it applies to Kitsap County. We will be joined by Chris Mertz, of the USDA/NASS Northwest Regional Field Office. He will be discussing the data and results of the recently published 2017 Census of Agriculture, presented with emphasis on Kitsap County and State of Washington data. Participants will learn the current statistics on acreage, farm numbers, economics and demographics of Kitsap agriculture. Also, information on how…
Find out more »Winterize Your Poultry Flock
Do you have a small egg-laying poultry flock? Come learn about best practices and tips for winterizing your birds with Lisa Van Horn of the Peninsula Poultry Breeders! This is the 5th class in our 2019 Poultry Education Series. Classes are meant for the backyard beginner or small-scale commercial poultry producer. When: November 14th, 2019 Where: Clallam County PUD Building (104 Hooker Rd, Sequim, WA) Tickets: https://poultryclass5.brownpapertickets.com/ Each class is $25. Youth enrolled in 4H or FFA may attend for…
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