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October 2019
Water Rights Discussion
Please join us at the WSU Ext Office, LL of Skagit Valley College for a discussion on water rights. Speaker: Michael Curtis, permitting and database coordinator for WA State Dept of Ecology. Topics: Practical steps of applying for a water right in San Juan Co. Q&A session to follow.
Find out more »Hay Field Improvement Workshop
Please join us for The Hay Field Improvement Workshop Speaker: Steve Fransen, (WSU Forge Research Agronomist), Dr. Brook Brouwer, (SJC WSU Ext Director), Bruce Gregory (SJC Conservation District Planner), and Andrew Borner (Natural Plant Solutions, LLC) Topics: Improving forge quality and yield in hay fields. Indoor presentation on pasture calendar, soil fertility and stubble height management. Two fields visits to current research plots with discussions about trials on fertilizer, no-till seeding, and pasture aeration. https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/event/hay-field-improvement-workshop/
Find out more »November 2019
Vet Skills Workshop: Parasite Management in Pastured Livestock
Please join us for a fun filled day of microscopes and poop! Where: Skagit Valley College, Classroom C Topics: Parasite Management in Pastured Livestock. Learn how to perform fecal samples (please bring fresh sheep or goat poop from animals that haven't been dewormed in a LONG time), barber pole worm detection -FAMACHA certification, and biosecurity.
Find out more »December 2019
Vet Skills Workshop – Poultry Health and First Aid
Please join us for a day with Laura Chen, DVM, WSU Avian Health Lab Topics: How to spot and manage common diseases and parasites, basic first aid, Biosecurity and Safe Handling, Anatomy and physiology, and Diagnostic lab submission info. Time: To be determined
Find out more »February 2020
April 2020
Safe Operating Guidance Webinar for San Juan County Farmers
Safe Operating Guidance Webinar for San Juan County Farmers Tuesday, 4/7/2020, 2-3:30pm Register Here: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJYkdeuqqDwo-tREb7OobLxILvTHqYFrDQ Safe Operating Guidance for Small Farm Businesses in Response to COVID-19 WSDA Regional Markets Program is hosting a webinar to help small and direct marketing farms maintain healthy business operations for workers and customers and continue to sell safe products. This webinar will focus on reducing transmission among employees, evaluating adaptive operations, and educating consumers about your practices. Our goal is to provide a distilled list…
Find out more »June 2020
Field Webinar Walk – Improving Forage Quality and Quantity
Field Webinar Walk - Improving Forage Quality and Quantity June 29, 2020 7-8:30pm Register here: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudeihqzwvEtDkgamuJJHEgb5VpSQI5OQH Join San Juan County WSU Extension for a Field Webinar Walk to learn more about our local research investigating methods for improving quality and productivity of island pastures and hay fields. County Extension Director, Brook Brouwer, will take you on a walk through photos and videos of the trials and share research results from projects including pasture aeration and overseeding, organic fertilizer…
Find out more »October 2020
Cultivating Success – Whole Farm Planning
A step-by-step 9-week course, to prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and business. Use a whole systems lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Course will cover broad overview of production and marketing options for today’s small farm. 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 enterprise. Fall 2020 Whole Farm Planning…
Find out more »September 2021
Solar on Farmland – Opportunities and Considerations in NW WA
Join us on Zoom to learn more about agrivoltaics. Register Here In the face of Climate Change and development pressure, Northwest Washington needs both solar power generation and increased protection of agricultural land. Agrivoltaics are an emerging strategy that incorporates photovoltaic arrays into agricultural systems. Join us on Thursday, Sept 23rd, from 6:30-8 pm via zoom to learn about the opportunities, considerations, and nitty-gritty details. This presentation is geared toward farmers and agricultural landowners although all are welcome. “Agrivoltaics provide…
Find out more »March 2024
2024 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Summit Overview
It's All About the Carbon!
Join us for the 2024 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9 at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. This year we are looking through the lens of carbon to understand soil health, fertility, land stewardship, and climate resiliency.
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 a keynote, hands-on workshops, presentations by farmers and regional specialists, panel discussions, meals and social events.
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