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San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit Archive and Reports
2025 Ag Summit Report (PDF)
2025 Ag Summit Printed Program
2025 Ag Summit Overview
Join us for the 2025 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on Friday February 28th and Saturday March 1st. This year’s event will be held on Lopez Island and will consist of in-person workshops during the day and an evening community social at the Lopez Community Center on Friday, and an in-person conference day on Saturday at Lopez School.
This year’s theme, “Setting the Table for an Abundant Future,” is inspired by the name of the newly developed San Juan County Food System Plan, prepared by the San Juan County Food System Team. We will be collectively visioning the resilient food future we want to see in our county as well as learning tangible skills, practices, and tools you can use now.The CEO of Tree-Range Farms, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, will give a keynote address discussing his whole-systems approach to agriculture to start the day on Saturday.
Online pre-registration is required for all paid events. Early bird tickets will be on sale December 16 through January 17, and regular registration will be open January 18 – February 21.
If you need housing, we will be providing a list of options for you to self-book, including some first-come first-serve discounts at local accommodations.
A limited number of scholarships will be available.
We are excited to share that Traditional Foodways, a cornerstone of the annual Agricultural Summit, will be in OICF’s GiveOrcas catalog Dec 3-12!
Traditional Foodways is much more than a gathering—it serves as a vital space where Indigenous leaders, local farmers, land stewards, and community members come together to foster meaningful dialogue and learning about traditional food systems and land stewardship practices.
In the coming days, we will share more information about how the event’s reach extends beyond the Ag Summit: inspiring year-round initiatives, long-lasting partnerships, meaningful collaboration, and tangible outcomes for the future of food and farming in our islands. Follow us on Instragram to learn more.
Thank you for considering a contribution to support this essential gathering!
2025 Ag Summit Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the 2025 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, who will be joining us on Lopez Island on February 28th and March 1st.
The CEO of Tree-Range Farms, Reginaldo leads a visionary enterprise that is transforming the food system through regenerative land practices, animal health, and family farmer profitability and sustainability. With over 25 years of experience in economic development, social entrepreneurship, and community organizing, Reginaldo has a track record of creating innovative solutions that benefit people and the planet.
Reginaldo is also a recipient of a Lifetime Ashoka Fellowship, a prestigious recognition for his work in developing and implementing a Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agriculture System designed to empower small farms and marginalized communities, align with the natural cycles of ecosystems, and produce healthy and affordable food for all. Through his leadership roles at the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, Tree-Range Farms, Inc., and other organizations, he has established strategic partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, from indigenous groups to corporations, to advance the regenerative agriculture movement.
We are incredibly excited to welcome Reginaldo as our keynote speaker. Bringing an indigenous perspective, he combines deep respect for natural systems with a commitment to community-centered, regenerative agriculture. His pioneering work and dedication to empowering small farms and communities make him an inspiring leader for the future of farming in the San Juan Islands and beyond.
Support local agriculture by becoming a sponsor of the Ag Summit!
Make an investment in our local agricultural community by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorships support our ability to provide scholarships and keep our registration costs low. Contact rebecca.moore1@wsu.edu for more information.
Please consider donating to the Ag Summit fund. This fund supports future Summits by providing resources needed to offer scholarships, keep registration costs low, and provide our speakers with equitable honorarium payments for their time, knowledge, and experience.
Please note, you will be redirected to WSU’s online giving page which will instruct you to give to the San Juan County Extension Excellence Fund. This is correct. By clicking on this specific link, you will contribute to the Ag Summit Fund, which is housed within the San Juan County Extension
2023 Ag Summit Report
2023 Ag Summit Overview
2023 Ag Summit Program Here
| Details for Ag Summit 2023: The Changing Tides of Island AgricultureJoin us for the 2023 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on Friday March 3 and Saturday March 4. This year’s event will be held on San Juan Island and will return to the traditional structure of in-person workshops and other events around the island on Friday, and an in-person conference day on Saturday.The San Juan Islands Agriculture Summit is a valued annual event that provides a unique opportunity for the food and agricultural community from across the islands, and beyond, to gather. Designed as a space for inspiration, education, and camaraderie, the Ag Summit features keynotes, hands-on workshops, presentations by farmers and regional specialists, panel discussions, meals and social events.Our theme this year is The Changing Tides of Island Agriculture. This theme honors the intersections of water and agriculture in the islands, the challenges and opportunities for water use and conservation, as well as the rapidly evolving landscape of our local food system. Content is oriented around four tracks: Plants, Animals, Water and People. |
| Schedule OverviewThursday March 2: Kickoff 5 – 7pm The Summit kicks off with a no-host networking event for the agricultural and environmental community in partnership with the Stewardship Network: Friday Harbor Green Drinks. Friday March 3: Workshops, Roundtable and Hoedown 8am – 4pm In-person workshops held around the island with a “Summit Hub” available at Brickworks. Organizers will be present and Summit participants are invited to stop by at their convenience throughout the day to find resources, enjoy a cup of coffee, and see friends. We are inviting organizations to be a part of the Summit Hub by setting up a Resource Table on Friday; See below for more information. 4:30 – 5:45pm: Island Farmer’s Roundtable, a free event open to all at the Grange. 6 – 9pm: Return to Brickworks for a chance to kick up your heels with food and music at the Summit Hoedown.Saturday March 4: Main Conference Day 7am – 4:30pm Everyone will gather in-person at the beautiful University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs. Breakfast and keynote by Katie Pencke of Alluvial Farms to start the day. Breakout sessions are oriented around the four tracks, with the first session right after the keynote. We’ll come back together for lunch, camaraderie and announcements and then continue with two more breakout sessions. This year there will also be programming available for children: (2) Forest School education based sessions with Amy Plant, director and lead educator of Little House in the Forest. 5 -7pm: A last chance to gather with your Summit pals for a no-host gathering at SJI Brewing Company before heading home. |
| Registration & Pricing:Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required to attend all Summit events. Save yourself some $$ and register soon for Early Bird Specials! Early bird pricing opens in mid January, and regular registration will open later January – February 19. A limited number of scholarships are available.Early Bird Pricing: Friday: Workshops: $25 eachFarmer Roundtable: Free,Hoedown: $25 – Ticket includes Food & Music (There will be a no-host bar available)SaturdayAll day conference: $100 includes all day programming, coffee/ tea, breakfast & lunchOptional Childcare: $50 per session (no early bird discount but there is a maximum so sign up early!)Regular Pricing Friday Workshops: $30 eachFarmer Roundtable: FreeHoedown: $30 – Ticket includes Food & Music There will be a no-host bar availableSaturdayAll day conference: $125 includes all day programming, coffee/ tea, breakfast & lunchOptional Childcare: $50 per session (no early bird discount but there is a maximum so sign up early!) ScholarshipsA limited number of full scholarships are available.The scholarship application deadline is 5pm Sun February 12, but note that spaces fill up quickly. If you are hoping for a scholarship, apply now.Steps to Apply:1. Fill out this This Form.2. Register yourself with the code you received. Note – if you do not register yourself, you will not be able to attend the Summit.If you applied and did not receive a code to register, please email sji.agsummit@wsu.edu. |
| HousingHousing options are available this year at Friday Harbor Labs for Thursday evening, March 2 and Friday evening March 3. There are two housing tiers available:Single occupancy room with shared bathroom facilitiesFamily/ group housing for up to six people with shared bathroom and kitchen facilitiesReservations and payment for housing will be available with registration. Note: For family/ group housing one registrant will need to pay for the accommodation at registration. |
| Resource TablesThe Summit will offer a “Summit Hub” on Friday March 3, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Brickworks. Organizers will be present and Summit participants are invited to stop by at their convenience throughout the day to find resources, enjoy a cup of coffee, and see friends. We are inviting organizations to be a part of the Summit Hub by setting up a Resource Table on Friday from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM.There is no cost to have a resource table, but organizations need to REGISTER HERE by February 19.Details: Each organization will have (1) table to set up information.We will provide the table and chairs.The table does not need to be staffed through the event, but Summit Organizers will not be responsible for overseeing the table including materials or valuables.Participating organizations agree to have materials packed up and removed by 4:30 PM.Unfortunately, space does not allow for Resources Tables at the Saturday Summit venue. There will be one table available for handouts. |
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2022 Ag Summit Report (PDF)
2022 Ag Summit Overview
The 10th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit was a success with 185 participants engaging in educational and community building content from San Juan County and beyond.
Friday, March 4th was an all-virtual day. We kicked off with Dr. Brook Brouwer giving a welcome address and taking us through the Summit’s journey over the last ten years. Virtual sessions included:
- Farm Infrastructure for Production and Stewardship;
- Food Hubs: Lessons Learned and Future Plans of SJI Food Hub and Puget Sound Food Hub;
- Alternative Models to Farmland Access;
- Carbon Farming: Sequestering Carbon and Adapting to Climate Change.
Webinars were followed by a community roundtable discussion and a keynote address Rematriation; Re-storying the Land through Centering Indigenous Relationships by Rowen White.
Saturday, March 5th was our in-person workshop day on Lopez Island. Workshops included:
- Traditional Foodways Discussion;
- On-Farm Composting – You Can Do It!;
- Commercial Orcharding; Local Value Added;
- On-Farm Vet Skills;
- Water Storage & Irrigation Systems.
A locally sourced lunch was provided by the Lopez Island School. We wrapped up this year’s Summit with an evening social gathering hosted by Midnight’s Farm with food by El Taco Bout It, libations by Lopez Island Brewing and music by Derek Eisel and Pablo Paz.
Recordings of online sessions from March 4th are available here.
2022 Ag Summit Sponsors and Partners
2021 Ag Summit Recordings (YouTube)
2021 Ag Summit Overview
The Washington State University (WSU) San Juan County Extension Ag Program supports the vibrant farm community and food system of the islands by providing education on issues and topics important to agriculture and the communities in San Juan County. Program priorities are identified through community-based listening sessions, surveys, program evaluations and direct contacts. Ag Summits have been held annually since 2013, with a different program focus annually, developed by a steering committee that includes participation from both the community and university extension.
The 2021 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit was a virtual event held in spring 2021 focused on equity in the San Juan County food system. Designed as a space for inspiration, education, and community building, the 2021 Summit brought together farmers, producers, and food system advocates to learn and discuss ways to build an equitable future for all involved in the San Juan County food system and beyond.
Sessions included:
- White Supremacy Culture in Food Systems – Keynote
- Creating Equitable Food Access Through Local Food Procurement
- Black Agrarianism Series
- Traditional Foodways in the San Juan Islands Series
- Dolores Huerta Documentary and Film Panel
- Local Solidarity Economy, Farming Co-ops, and Domestic Fair Trade
- Indigenous Perspectives on Food, Land, and Environment
Duke University researcher Alison Conrad gave the keynote presentation, “White Supremacy Culture in Food Systems.” Her research explores white biases and white supremacy narratives in the food system, and she posits that these translate throughout that system.
The 2021 Summit may have passed, but the recordings remain available. The recordings include speaker presentations and the Q&A sessions that followed.
WSU Extension has a long history of providing quality and useful content to community members across the state. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by presenters at the SJI Ag Summit are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of WSU.
2021 Ag Summit Keynote Speakers
Alison Conrad, Duke Sanford World Food Policy Center, Associate in Research
Keynote Address: White Supremacy Culture in Food Systems
Alison Conrad will speak on how whiteness and white dominant culture influence food system work, focusing on the pitfalls of how wealthy, white-led institutions apply their ideals to food policy and programming often aimed at non-white and low-income communities. Her research shows that white dominant beliefs and behaviors–assumed to be the norm–can put the emphasis of food work in the wrong place. As a consequence, we miss the opportunity to address the root causes of food systems issues and create lasting change. She will also discuss how individuals and organizations can start the process of unlearning a whitened history and related biases, and learn about how to work IN community instead of ON BEHALF OF community.
Capnote Speaker
A-dae (Kiowa/Cochiti) was born and raised in Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico and comes from the Toyekoyah/Komalty Family from Hog Creek, Oklahoma on the Kiowa side. Mrs. Romero-Briones works as Director of Programs-Native food and Agricultural Program for First Nations Development Institute. She is formerly the Director of Community Development for Pulama Lana’i. She is also the co-founder and former Executive Director of non-profit for Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. Mrs. Romero-Briones worked for the University of Arkansas’ Indigenous Food and Agricultural Initiative while she was getting her LLM in Food and Agricultural Law. She wrote extensively about Food Safety, the Produce Safety rule and tribes, and the protection of tribal traditional foods. A U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Ms. Romero-Briones received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Princeton University, and received a Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University’s College of Law, and LLM in Food and Agricultural Law from the University of Arkansas. President Obama recognized Adae as a White House Champion of Change in Agriculture. She formerly sat on the National Organic Standards Board (2016-2021) and the Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Funders Policy Committee. She is a member of the California Foodshed Funders and Funders for Regenerative Agriculture.
2021 Ag Summit Recordings
- White Supremacy Culture in Food Systems
- Re-telling, Regeneration, and Reconnecting: Indigenous Perspectives on Food, Land, and Environment
- Local Solidarity Economy, Farming Co-ops, and Domestic Fair Trade
- Discussion Panel: Dolores Documentary with special guest Dolores Huerta
- Creating Equitable Food Access Through Local Food Procurement
Recorded Series Traditional Foodways in the San Juan Islands: Exploration of Indigenous land management, animal husbandry, crop cultivation, past and present
Series Black Agrarianism: Past, Present, and Future
- History of Black Agrarianism in the U.S.
- African Influences on U.S. Agriculture and Booker T. Washington
- Alternative Models & Land Trusts
2021 Ag Summit Sponsors and Partners
Welcome, 2021 San Juan Islands Ag Summit Presenters!
updated 3/20/2021
Thank you for agreeing to share your time and expertise with our community! This page is intended to provide information you need to present at your session and attend the Summit. We will update you if any new information becomes available.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the person organizing your session, or call/text Summit Coordinator Kate at 860-463-7368 or email sji.agsummit@wsu.edu
If you haven’t already, please fill out this contact form: Presenter survey (to process honorariums, have your number if need for day of event issues, and consent to be recorded).
Presenting at the Summit (please read thoroughly)
All Summit events will be held on Zoom.
In order to present at your event, you need:
- A Zoom account with the same email you shared in the Presenter survey. Sign up for a free account HERE.
- The Zoom application downloaded and installed onto your computer or device. Download the application HERE.
- Prior to the event, launch the Zoom application (start/open the Zoom software), and Sign in.
You will receive a Zoom link unique to your email address for your session.
If we haven’t already, we will be in contact soon to schedule a practice run for your session.
Presentation Problems
In addition to the problems listed in the Tech help page, the presenters, host, and co-host could experience these issues.
Problem
Possible solution
Attendees can’t hear you
Test microphone (Audio settings in Zoom UI)
Can’t see yourself on the screen
Make sure correct camera is selected (Video settings in Zoom UI)
Can’t share screen
Host: double-check screen-sharing settings
Host: share the presenter’s slides and prepare to run through them as the presenter speaks
Screen freezes or video/audio is spotty, or attendees report that their screens are freezing/spotty
Mute audio and then unmute
Turn video off and then back on
Presenter: drop out of Webinar and re-join
Host: stop the Webinar and then re-start
Reboot computer and then re-join/re-start Webinar
Registering to attend the Summit
2020 Ag Summit Overview
Two days of inspiration, education, and community for farmers, producers and all those involved in our local and regional food system.
This year Orcas Island will host the annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on February 7-8, 2020. Gather with more than 150 local farmers, food producers, businesses, and advocates for a weekend filled with education, inspiration, and community.
Missed advance registration? Day-of registrations are welcome!
Registration Desk will be open at 8am-1pm Friday, and all day Saturday at Camp Orkila- Norman Lodge Dining Hall.
Friday morning and afternoon will consist of several extended and hands-on workshops in a variety of locations on Orcas Island. Please register for these workshops individually to reserve your space.
We invite the whole community to join us on Friday evening at Oddfellows Hall for a fun evening of food, drink, and socializing at the Summit Hoedown. Enjoy live music, and great local food for the whole family!
Saturday morning we will gather at Camp Orkila for the Saturday Summit. In addition to the 12 classroom presentations by local and regional experts, this year we have added a Buyer-Producer Meetup, and Trade Show featuring presentations from our 4-H youth.
Saturday Summit Registration is all-inclusive for the whole day, no need to select individual sessions ahead of time. Your ticket covers breakfast and lunch as well as the Tradeshow and Buyer-producer meetup.Schedule overview
Worktrade (Google Form)
Scholarships (Google Form)
“We have awarded all of our scholarships for 2020, but encourage folks to apply for work-trade if finances are a barrier. “
Support local agriculture by becoming a sponsor. We offer a variety of packages and benefits. More information can be found here:
Sponsor Package Ag Summit (PDF)
| 2020 Ag Summit Travel information:View WA State Ferry Schedule. We recommend reservations for those traveling with a vehicle from Anacortes to Orcas Island. (Don’t forget your return reservations too). Reservations are released in batches, 30% 2 months in advance, 30% 2 weeks in advance, and 30% two days in advance. View WA State Ferry ScheduleMake a ReservationWhere to Stay 2/7 Friday Workshops will need a vehicle to travel from the ferry to the host locations. Morning workshops are 9am-12pm, afternoon 2-5pm. Maps & directions will be emailed to registered attendees no later than February 5th. You are welcome to travel directly to your workshop without checking in at registration. If you are attending an outdoor workshop, please wear clothing appropriate for winter weather outdoors, and shoes that can be scrubbed (for bio-security). 2-hour lunch break between workshops. Pack a lunch or purchase food in Eastsound. Housing is available at Camp Orkila for $69/night. Reserve with registration. Join the Friday Carpool Group.Do join us for the Summit Hoedown at Odffellows Hall from 6-9:30. Featuring a delicious local food feast from Ursa Minor. $20-$30 Advance registration recommended. Very limited tickets at the door. Buy Tickets Here |
| On 2/8 the Saturday Summit will convene at Camp Orkila, a 20-minute drive from the Orcas Ferry Landing. Saturday Summit registration will open at 7:30 in the Norman Lodge Dining Hall. Camp Orkila Map. Parking information coming soon. We’ll have a name tag, but please bring a reusable mug and/or water bottle. The morning will kick off with the Trade Show and Buyer-Producer Meetup before moving into breakout sessions. Sessions will take place in a variety of locations throughout Camp Orkila, so please layer your clothing to move between indoor and outdoor spaces. Breakfast and Lunch are included in Saturday Summit registration. Be sure to stop at the 4-H Bakesale Table during the Tradeshow and breaks. |
2020 Ag Summit Info for presenters
Welcome San Juan Islands Agricultural Presenters,
Thank you for agreeing to share your time and expertise with our community. Below are some FAQs and links that may be helpful to plan your trip.
Once you have confirmed your attendance with the Steering Committee, please fill out this short Presenter Survey: https://forms.gle/wMPDQimfS46H4ghw6
Presenter Benefits:
The Ag Summit covers your travel expenses (mileage, ferry and meal reimbursement), gives each presenter free registration to all workshops and sessions, and lodging. Please save receipts. For lodging, depending on your needs, we may match you up with a host, put you up at Orkila, or reimburse your hotel expenses up to the federal per diem amount. ($93/night).
How do I use my free registration?
Event registration is at Eventbrite. Please contact us for the code to use your discount. Click here for instructions on how to use a discount code on Eventbrite.
Registration opens Jan 5.
Friday workshop presenters: No need to register for the workshop you are presenting at, just use the code for any other workshops you want to attend on Friday, and the Saturday Summit if you wish to attend.
Saturday presenters: No need to register for Saturday, just use your code to register for any Friday workshops you wish to attend.
Summit venues & locations:
Friday workshops will take place at a variety of host farms on Orcas Island. Directions will be provided a couple of weeks in advance. You will need a vehicle to travel between host farms.
The Saturday Summit will be at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. View on Google Maps Here
Ferry Travel:
View WA State Ferry Schedule. We recommend reservations for those traveling with a vehicle from Anacortes to Orcas Island. (Don’t forget your return reservations too). Reservations are released in batches, 30% 2 months in advance, 30% 2 weeks in advance, and 30% two days in advance.
View WA State Ferry Schedule Make a Reservation Here
2020 Ag Summit Report (PDF)
Agricultural History in the San Juan Islands
Farm Business Analysis San Juan Island- Fred Zylstra Farm (PDF)
Situation in San Juan County – Prepared in 1950 for programing in 1951 (PDF)
1954 Cenus of Agriculture- Preliminary (PDF)
1948 Program of the San Juan Island Soil Conservation District (PDF)
1947 Orcas Island Soil Conservation District (PDF)
1955 Tabulation of Field Data-San Juan Island (PDF)
1953 Statistical Data of The Rural Area- San Juan Island (PDF)
1953 San Juan Island – Farm Water Supply Census (PDF)
1953 Livestock on San Juan Island (PDF)
1953 Marketing of Products Raised and Grown on San Juan Island & Field Survey (PDF)
1953 San Juan Island -House Age Tabulation (PDF)
Hay and Grain in San Juan Island (PDF)
1954 The Sheep Industry on SJI (PDF)
1952 Part Time Farming on San Juan Island (PDF)
Farmers of San Juan Island (PDF)
1956 San Juan County Agriculture (PDF)
1959 An area analysis of San Juan Island, by Floyd H. Smith, Jr. (PDF)
Research Reports
San Juan Islands Food System Housing Study
Managed by the San Juan Islands Food System Team in collaboration with the
San Juan Islands Makers Guild, under USDA funding provided by the Northwest Agriculture Business Center. Report prepared by Monoghan Consulting. Published October 2022
2022 SJI Food System Housing Study (PDF)
2022 SJI Food System Housing Study Appendix (PDF)
2022 SJC Food System Housing Study Presentation (PDF)
San Juan Islands Food Impact Economic Analysis
Prepared by the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University in partnership with the San Juan County Food Systems Team (Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County, the Orcas Food Cooperative, Washington State University San Juan County Extension, San Juan County Health and Community Services, San Juan Islands Ag Guild)
2021 SJI Food Impact Analysis (PDF)
Ag Viability Survey
Conducted by San Juan Islands Conservation District as part of the Voluntary Stewardship Program
2020 Ag Viability Survey Report (PDF) includes comparisons to 2017 data
2017 Ag Viability Survey Report (PDF)
Conservation Agriculture Resource Team Report- Review and Analysis of Coffelt Farm
Prepared for the San Juan County Land Bank
2021 CART-Coffelt Report (PDF)
San Juan County Local Food Consumer Survey
Conducted by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, Transition Lopez, Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County, Orcas Food Cooperative, and San Juan County Washington State University Extension, in partnership with the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center – Washington State University
When looking at the responses to survey questions, we recommend focusing on the frequency and valid percent of responses to best understand the data.
2020 SJC Local Food Survey Data Report (PDF)
San Juan County Food Hub Feasibility Study
Prepared by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild in partnership with the Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County, the Northwest Agriculture Business Center, the Orcas Food Cooperative, and Washington State University Extension.
2016 SJC Food Hub Feasibility Study Final (PDF)
Growing Our Future: An Agricultural Strategic Action Plan for San Juan County, WA
Beaverton Preserve Fertilizer and Lime Trial
Beaverton Fertilizer and Lime Trial 2017 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer and Lime Trial 2018 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer and Lime Trial 2019 (PDF)
Beaverton Preserve Fertilizer Trial
Beaverton Fertilizer Nitrogen+ Trial 2018 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer Nitrogen+ Trial 2019 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer Nitrogen+ Trial 2020 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer Nitrogen+ Trial 2021 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer Nitrogen+ Trial 2022 (PDF)
Beaverton Fertilizer Nitrogen+ Trial Multi Year Summary: 2018 – 2022 (PDF)
Oak Knoll Aeration and Over-seeding Trial
Oak Knoll Aeration and Over Seeding Trial Report 2018 (PDF)
Oak Knoll Aeration and Over Seeding Trial Report 2019 (PDF)
Oak Knoll Aeration and Over Seeding Soil Health 2018 2019 (PDF)
Oak Knoll Aeration and Over Seeding Trial Report 2020 (PDF)
Aeration and Harrow Trial 2021 – Three Meadows and Zylstra Lake (PDF)
Covid-19 Resources
WSDA Safe Operating Guidance Webinar for San Juan County Farmers, 4/7/2020
State
Washington State University COVID-10 Consumer Food Safety Resources
Washington State Department of Health Food worker and establishment guidance
Washington State Department of Agriculture WSDA COVID-19 Info for Agriculture and Food Businesses
Select Guides:
- COVID-19 and Food Production [PDF] en español – recommendations on employee practices.
- COVID-19 and Produce Safety Information [PDF] or Spanish [PDF]
- COVID-19 and Livestock/Animals [PDF]
SJC Economic Development Council: Comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Guide for SJC Businesses
Zoom Use for Ag Programs and Events
If you are not a Zoom user you might want to start with this handy video:
- Zoom 101 – Sign Up & Download Meeting Client (2:23) https://youtu.be/qsy2Ph6kSf8
If you haven’t already signed up for a free Zoom account, please do so before the meeting.
Once you have signed up, log in and test your computer audio (speaker & mic)
- Log into Zoom
- Click on the arrow next to the mute icon to open the Audio options.
- Select Test Computer Audio.
- Click on Test Speaker to test your speakers (whether external or via headset)
- Click on Test Mic to test your microphone (whether external or via headset)
- Once you have completed the testing, close the window.
Some additional info about meeting participation:
- The Host should send you a meeting invitation with the log-on information, meeting name, and password.
- The Host may set-up the meeting so that when you enter, your mic will be mute. We don’t want to hear everyone fumbling with coffee, snacks and the like. If you want to speak, you will need to know how to turn on your mic. Hint: The arrow next to the Mute icon.
- Even for a small group, use the “Raise Hand” icon when you want to speak .
Windows:
Attendees have access to these features:
Mute / Unmute: Mute and unmute your microphone.
Participants: See who’s currently in the meeting. The Participants list also gives you access to these options:
- Rename: Hover over your name and click Rename to change your screen name displayed to other participants.
- Non-verbal feedback icons (if enabled by the host): Places an icon beside your name to quickly notify the host. For example, Raise Hand places the raise hand icon beside your name and simulates a hand raise.
- Chat: Access the chat window to chat with the participants.
- Leave Meeting: Leave the meeting while it continues for the other participants.
iOS
The attendee controls appear at the bottom of your screen, except for Leave meeting that appears at the top-right corner.
Mute / Unmute: Mute or unmute your microphone.
Video: Start and stop your own video.
Share: Start a screen share. You’ll be able to select what you want to share.
Participants: See who’s currently in the meeting. The participants list also gives you access to these options:
- Rename: Tap your name if you want to rename yourself.
- Chats: Chat with other participants.
- More: View non-verbal feedback icons (if enabled by the host). Tapping an icon will notify the host by placing the icon beside your name in the participants list. For example, Raise Hand places the raise hand icon beside your name and simulates a hand raise.
Best Practices while in a Class/Meeting – “Etiquette”
- Sign into the Zoom desktop client and stay signed in.
- Check your internet speed. If you’re on free WiFi you may need to keep your camera off to improve quality.
- Turn your camera on and have your camera at eye level.
- Stay muted unless you’re talking to reduce background noise.
- Make sure you sit in a well-lit and quiet place.
- Be mindful of what’s going on behind you. Think about having a solid wall behind you.
- Raise your hand and wait for the host to acknowledge you before speaking.
Zoom Video Meeting User Tips
Mute your audio and turn off your camera by default
Diving for the mute audio and camera buttons as soon as you enter a meeting can get old. Keep fellow participants from seeing your bedhead or hearing your cat screeching by turning those off by default. To do it, go to Settings > Audio > Mute microphone when joining a meeting, and then Settings > Video > Turn off my video when joining a meeting.
Mute and unmute with the space bar
When you are called on to speak, stop scrambling to click the microphone button. You can press and hold the spacebar to quickly mute and unmute your mic, right from your keyboard.
React with emoji on screen
If you’re muted in a meeting, you can still let the hosts know your thoughts with emoji reactions. Send a “thumbs up” or a “clapping emoji” to communicate without interrupting the meeting (by default, those reactions have a yellow skin tone, but you can customize that on the Zoom desktop app).
To react during a meeting, click the Reactions tab at the bottom of the meeting screen (it’s in the same panel as mute audio and video, to the right) and choose the one you want. Emoji will disappear after 5 seconds.
If the meeting organizer enables the nonverbal feedback feature, participants can place an icon such as a raised hand next to their name to communicate. Every participant will be able to see each other’s feedback.
Turn on gallery view
Gallery view lets you see everyone in the meeting at once, instead of just the person speaking. To turn that on, click the tab that says “Gallery view” in the top right corner. If the meeting has 49 or fewer attendees, you’ll see all of their screens displayed on one page. If there are more, you’ll have the option to move between multiple pages. Change it back by clicking “Speaker view” in that same top right corner.
Sources:
Here is an overview of common issues we anticipate, and very brief suggestions for solutions:
| Problem | Possible solution |
| Can’t run Zoom | Download the latest version here: https://zoom.us/download Use the link from the “ SUMMIT INFO” email (NO LINKS in the Registration email) |
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Thursday 8/15/24
11:00am-12:00pm: The Marine Food Web! Microscope Lab and more!
Jess & Katherine, Friends of the San Juans
What is a forage fish? What do juvenile salmon need? What can we do to help? Join the fun and take a deep dive with Friends of the San Juans and learn about all things marine food web related in the islands. (bonus: check out forage fish eggs under the microscope!)
12:30pm-1:30pm: The Buzz About Bees
Thor Hansen, Biologist & Author
Join author and biologist Thor Hanson for a lively discussion of bee evolution and biology, with a focus on the essential pollination services provided by native bees. Includes show and tell, and a chance to catch and identify wild bees living right at the fairgrounds!
2:00pm-3:00pm: Landscaping and Gardening in Wildfire Country
Wildfire Resiliency Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources
Did you know that while wildfire is a natural process within our ecosystem, the devastation it can bring to our homes and infrastructure is largely preventable? Learn how to safeguard your property with expert advice from a Wildfire Resiliency Coordinator at the Department of Natural Resources. Discover the perks of participating in the Wildfire Ready Neighbors program, which provides residents FREE personalized Wildfire Ready Plans and in-person consultations. Together, we can build a more resilient San Juan County.
3:30pm-4:30pm: Cooking Demo – Farm Fresh Frittata
Henning Sehmsdorf & Elizabeth Simpson, S & S Homestead Farm
We will discuss the nutritional properties of eggs, the difference between factory- and locally produced eggs, and methods of preserving eggs. We will prepare a frittata, and discuss other ways of turning eggs into meals
Friday 8/16/24
11:00am-12:00pm: SJC Local Ag Updates
Lauren Bigelow, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, Director
San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild Executive Director, Lauren Bigelow, and The Food Hub paint a broad picture of agriculture in the county today.
12:30pm-1:30pm: Cetaceans of the Salish Sea
Taylor Rouse, Education Assistant, The Whale Museum
In this interactive talk, TWM’s Education Assistant, Taylor Rouse, will give an overview on the whales, dolphins & porpoises we have here in the Salish Sea. You will also learn about some of the sounds whales make! Come see and touch baleen whale teeth, skulls & more!
2:00pm-3:00 pm: SJI Grange Overmarsh Commons Project
Bruce Robinson & Roger Ellison, SJI Grange #966
In April 2024 the SJI Grange #966 received a lease approval for 35 acres of agricultural land from the SJC Conservation Land Bank. Come learn how the Grange plans to create a shared access model for growers and graziers to raise food for themselves and for the community.
3:30pm-4:30pm: Cooking Demo – Farm to Table: Local + Seasonal
SJI Food Hub with Hub Farmer & Chef Lori Ann David, Aurora Farms
Experience the difference of local, fresh, and in-season ingredients. Lori Ann will educate, demonstrate, and offer samples of simple, nutritious dishes made from the bountiful produce of local farms.
Saturday 8/17/24
11:00am-12:00pm: How The Conservation Land Bank Is Confronting Climate Change
Lincoln Bormann, SJC Conservation Land Bank, Director
Hear about how the Land Bank is actively working on land conservation, forest health and improving agricultural soils to make our islands more resilient in the face of an increasingly uncertain climate.
12:30pm-1:30pm: San Juan Islands Agri-tastic Trivia
Faith Van De Putte, SJC ARC; Lauren Bigelow & Amanda Zee, SJI Agricultural Guild
Come test your knowledge! Play San Juan Islands Agri-tastic Trivia! This lively and educational “game show” will test your knowledge of agricultural statistics and farming practices in San Juan County. Come to learn or come to show off and earn a chance to go home with prizes and glory!
2:00pm-3:00 pm: From Rediscovery to Recovery – Help Save the Island Marble Butterfly
Walt Andrews, San Juan Islands Conservation District
Join Walt Andrews of the San Juan Islands Conservation District to learn about the endangered island marble butterfly, found only in the San Juan Islands. Find out what you can do to help this rare species escape extinction and fly across meadows, fields, and coastlines again. Walt will talk about what has been learned about the island marble butterfly since it was rediscovered and will highlight its current path to recovery. Islanders, who play a key role in recovery efforts, are encouraged to reach out to the Conservation District to either host much-needed habitat or to volunteer to help grow host plants. Come find out more about this one-of-a-kind butterfly and how you can join in making a difference for the species.
3:30pm-4:30pm: Cooking Demo – Camas Crepes
Madrona Murphy, Kwiaht botanist
Botanist Madrona Murphy will take you through the steps of preparing garden grown camas bulbs in a slow cooker, show you how to make sourdough crepes with camas and lox, and share samples to taste of other modern dishes featuring camas bulbs. Copies of all recipes will be available to take home.
Sunday 8/18/24
11:00am-12:00pm: Odd Crops: Hops, Rhubarb, & Ginseng
Boyd Pratt, Local Historian
Learn about the history of several odd cash crops once in the San Juan Islands: hops, rhubarb, and ginseng. Boyd Pratt will explain the agricultural context of the times, how they were grown and marketed, and the trajectory of their history.
12:30pm-1:30pm: Growing Native Wildflowers
Eliza Habegger, Salish Seeds Project Nursery Manager
Do you dream of creating wildflower habitat in your backyard? Salish Seeds Project Nursery Manager, Eliza Habegger, will share tips and techniques for landscaping with local, native plants. Take home seeds and a brand new guide to growing San Juan County native wildflowers.
2:00pm-3:00pm: San Juan Islands’ Fibershed
Anne Kusner, The Farm at Krystal Acres & Stacie Chavez, Imperial Yarn
Farmers and ranchers understand the importance of the regenerative practices used in farming and ranching. Natural fibers are growing in popularity along with a true understanding of sustainability. Just as there was an awakening in the food sector educating the public about the importance of farm to table, the same is happening in the natural fiber industry. Brands and customers are reading labels and asking for contents and origin of fiber; they want to know where it was grown, how and where it is made.
3:15pm-4:15pm: Plastic Prevention Party Panel
Jess Newley, Friends of the San Juans, Karin Roemers-Kleven, San Juan County MRC
Plastics are a problem! Our panel of plastic prevention professionals will lead a conversation about how plastics impact people and the planet. Come learn about and discuss solutions to REFUSE plastic waste, REDUCE your use, and find creative ways to REUSE plastic materials.