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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 »July 2020
4-H SJI Community Meeting
Where: San Juan Island Grange When: July 8, 2020- 5:00pm potluck and meeting, ending by 7:00pm Questions: Contact Wendy Waxman Kern, 4-H Coordinator! Phone: (360) 370-7662 or (360) 317-3303 (text okay) or wendy.waxman@wsu.edu Bring a Friend!
Find out more »August 2020
Q&A for 4-H members about the virtual showcase
Topic: 4-H Virtual Showcase Q&A Session Aug 1, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 872 5860 9374 Passcode: 008892 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kuL0kpNpY
Find out more »4-H RECOGNITION for VIRTUAL FAIR
CONGRATULATIONS! What an adventure we have had! A virtual fair and two virtual auctions! Thank you to everyone who contributed to and supported these efforts! Now it is time to celebrate our 4-H members, and everyone in San Juan County 4-H is invited. Even if you weren't able to participate in the virtual showcase, please feel welcome to join our recognition zoom this Saturday at 10:00 am. We will keep the call under one hour and want to take a…
Find out more »October 2020
2020 San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners Gardening Workshop Series
Join the San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners for an online Garden Workshop series starting October 17t!
Find out more »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 »January 2021
WSU Home Horticulture Training
Learn to be a better home gardener and steward of the environment this winter with Washington State University – San Juan County Extension’s new online Home Horticulture Training program.
Training focuses on a wide range of horticulture topics taught online by WSU faculty, staff, Master Gardeners, and other regional experts on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 9 and continuing weekly through Apr. 24.
Training also includes access to WSU Extension’s online Master Gardener Training Modules and the extensive Master Gardener Manual.
Those wishing to earn a Certificate of Completion will need to participate in weekly online quizzes, a final, and attend most classes. Homework is expected to average 3-5 hours a week. All training is open book and no memorization is expected.
Tuition for this extensive training program is $300 and requires a computer with internet access, an e-mail account, and a Zoom account. Registration opens Nov. 14.
For more information and to register, please visit https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ , email mg.sanjuancounty@wsu.edu , or call 360 370-7663
Public Meeting: Coffelt Farm Preserve Draft Recommendations
Community and Farmer Input Needed! Join the Conservation Agriculture Resource Team at an online public meeting \\ Jan 14th 2021, 5:30-7pm // to provide input on the draft report and recommendations for future agricultural operations at the Land Bank’s Coffelt Farm Preserve. Register here to join the public input meeting: http://bit.ly/CARTmeeting Find the draft report here on January 7th: http://bit.ly/CARTreport
Find out more »How to Grow Great Veggies: Sustainable Vegetable Production
Presented by the San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Program Sponsored by the Orcas Island Garden Club and the Lopez Island Garden Club Sustainable Vegetable Production - Free Webinar Tuesday, January 26, 1-3 pm Vegetable crop scientist, Dr. Carol Miles will explain how to plan, plant and get the most out of your food garden. She will discuss site location, how to decide what to grow, when and how to plant and year round gardening. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »February 2021
How to Grow Great Veggies: Cut Your Losses: Managing Pests and Diseases in Your Food Garden
Presented by the San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Program Sponsored by the Orcas Island Garden Club and the Lopez Island Garden Club Cut Your Losses: Managing Pests and Diseases in Your Food Garden - Free Webinar Tuesday, February 2, 1-3 pm Dr. Linda Gilkeson, well known PNW entomologist and garden book author will discuss how to identify, prevent and manage common pests and diseases of vegetables and fruit using organic methods. Tips for dealing with common problems, such as…
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