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February 2024
Farm and Food Grants Webinar
Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register to receive the zoom link. Prepare for writing a grant for your farm or food business and learn best practices for success! Topics include: -An overview of federal, state and independent grant opportunities. -Submitting your strongest application. -Knowing your resources. Speakers include Carlotta Donisi, United States Department of Agriculture and Ryan McCarthy, North Olympic Development Council…
Find out more »Cultivating Success Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Develop the core elements of a business plan to guide your small…
Find out more »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 »Bookkeeping, Sales & Reporting Class
Photo credit: WSU Extension. Photo of NODC resource provider, Karen Affeld, with local herb company, Heron Botanicals, from Business Planning series. Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration required. Keeping your books as a farm and/or food business is critical for success. Come learn in person with local experts how to track sales and use Quickbooks to track your business' income and expenses,…
Find out more »Tax Season Class
Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register is required. Every farm and food business handles taxes to varying levels. Join us in person with a local tax prep consultant that will walk you through important considerations for your local business. Topics include: -Sole proprietorships and LLCs -Schedules C and F -Tracking income and expenses -What's deductible and what isn't -State taxes like B&O…
Find out more »March 2024
Marketing: Tell Your Story
Photo Credit: Port Angeles Farmers Market Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-registration is required. Marketing! Join us for a class on best practices for marketing as a small farm or food business, regardless of where you are selling. Topics include, how to tell your story, grow your business reach using social media, and create an inviting farmers market display to sell your…
Find out more »Compost Heat Recovery System at Kitsap Farms
Join Regional Small Farms for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk out at Kitsap Farms in Hansville, WA. Angie Cordiano and Harold Hogan will share with local farmers their new compost heat recovery system that they built to heat their fish house, eliminating their need to continuously run heaters. They will be sharing how other farmers can build their own radiant heat systems in any greenhouse setting to extend their growing season and save on energy costs. Discussion will…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Red Meat Butchery Workshop for Producers
Are you a red meat PRODUCER who sells to local and regional customers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts! When: Tuesday March 26th 9:30am-4pm Morning Session Interactive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck! Discussion: how do you maximize value from your animals 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 customers…
Find out more »Market Channels for Farm and Food Enterprises Webinar
*Webinar will be recorded and added to our Online Learning Library page* Part of a Winter Training Series hosted by Jefferson County Farmers Market Association, North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. Pre-register in order to receive zoom link. This webinar is for the diversified grower or food producer looking to expand their market channels or learn about existing channels from experienced panel of speakers. Topics Include: -Hear from a panel of experienced farmers and buyers -Identifying…
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