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September 2023
Jefferson County Farm Tour
Featuring 14 farms during the weekend of September 16th and 17th! The 21st annual Farm Tour is a self-guided tour that allows the community to connect with their local farmers. Our Mission: Celebrate locally grown food, fiber, and farm-made products Invite community members to learn from and engage with their local farmers Stimulate economic opportunity for farms in Jefferson County Participating in Farm Tour is FREE but there is a suggested $10 donation per car, which can be paid at…
Find out more »Cultivating Success: Is a Small Farm in Your Future?
This workshop is designed to help you explore the development of a small farm enterprise and create a plan of action for achieving your small farm dream! September 20th 9am-12pm In person at WSU Clallam County Extension $15 per person Registration is required. Interested in starting a small farm in the city, suburbs or country? Wonder what it would take, and if you’re ready? Whether you’re in the planning stages or have just begun, this 3 hour intensive workshop will…
Find out more »Cultivating Success Whole Farm Planning Course
Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning will walk you through a step-by-step process, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole system lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Classes will meet weekly through Zoom, in an online classroom environment and you will be able to connect with a statewide community of other aspiring farm planners. Leave with tools for decision making and a road map to plan for…
Find out more »October 2023
Harvesting & Curing Sweetpotatoes
Join farmers Aaron and Dana Steege-Jackson of Around the Table Farm in Poulsbo for an on-farm walk-through of their sweetpotato harvesting and curing methods. Farmers in attendance will learn about: Methods for harvesting sweetpotatoes Successful curing methods Tour of farm and special curing chamber they have built Registration Details Date: Friday, October 20th, 2pm – 4pm (in-person event!) Location: In person! Address will be provided to registered attendees Audience: Farmers, Homesteaders and Producers Only Registration link: Please only register for…
Find out more »Annual Tilth Conference
About the Conference Para español, hace clic on el botón arriba a la derecha. The Tilth Conference is an annual event bringing together hundreds of farmers, food system professionals, researchers and educators for more than 25 lectures, workshops and panel discussions that highlight Washington’s farmers. Tickets are offered on a sliding scale. We’re excited to partner with Tilth Alliance and Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC) to present this year’s event. Tilth Conference speakers present on a range of topics covering a variety…
Find out more »Science Symposium: Integrated Pest Management in a Changing Climate
The science symposium is sponsored by the WSU Regional Small Farms Program, with the theme, “Integrated Pest Management in a Changing Climate.” The symposium will take place Thursday, October 26; 9 a.m.-noon, followed by farm tours in the afternoon. An integrated pest management themed poster session will be offered in the evening during happy hour. Symposium speakers include WSU plant pathologist Lindsey Du Toit and University of Idaho entomologist Sanford Eigenbrode. Du Toit will address how disease pressure in agricultural…
Find out more »November 2023
Farm Infrastructure and Equipment Farm Walk
Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable and organic farming in our region. This farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers, not to the general public. About the Farm Walk: Join WSU Regional Small Farms at Roots Farm, a no-till regenerative mixed vegetable and fruits farm in Poulsbo, for a special farm walk to learn all about farm infrastructure - types, planning and how to creatively fund…
Find out more »WSDA Infrastructure Grant – Virtual Farmer Discussion Forum
WSDA Infrastructure Grant – Virtual Farmer Discussion Forum DATE: Tuesday November 7th TIME: 6-7pm Forum will be recorded! Even if you cannot attend, register anyways to receive the recording. Register here to receive zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdOGsrTsoEtLk8-xUHtca3l_4vwcYh2Q6#/registration ABOUT THE INFRASTRCUTURE GRANT: Applications are due November 15th. The purpose of the Local Food System Infrastructure Grant program is to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that…
Find out more »Integrated Pest Management and Multi-Farm Collaboration Farm Walk
Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable and organic farming in our region. This farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers, not to the general public. About the Farm Walk: Join WSU Regional Small Farms at River Run Farm in Sequim for a special farm walk featuring multiple farming enterprises on one farm and their approaches to managing pests in their operations. Come learn from a variety…
Find out more »January 2024
Farmer Stress Assistance and Wellness Event
Farmer Stress Assistance and Wellness Event Monday January 22, 2024 9am-3pm at the Resort at Port Ludlow Free event for farmers with delicious food provided! Pre-registration is required: https://farmerhealth.brownpapertickets.com/ Join us for a day of learning and reflecting on how to reduce and manage stressors on your farm with a focus on physical, emotional, mental and financial health. Farming can be extremely stressful. Agriculture is known to be a dangerous occupation full of potential stressors like weather, changing economic markets…
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