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April 2020
(FREE Online) Using Assistive Technology for Working Farmers
Learn how assistive technology resources and technical expertise enhance the quality of life for those working and living in rural communities. April 7, 2020 10am -12pm Registration Required.Please register by April 6th. To register, go to: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/upMkcumqrzwrHZkz0lkTgj1y13wwcswyIg This training provides an overview of AgrAbility national history; anticipated Washington State services and technical support available; and a review of resources to find products, designs, ideas and techniques to improve safety and independence. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact…
Find out more »October 2020
Cultivating Success: Whole Farm Planning
¡Curso traducido al Español! The Key Exercises for Whole Farm Planning Course: Sustainability Concepts Whole Farm Planning Evaluating Resources Enterprise Assessment Marketing & Biz Strategies Farm Production Practices Ecological Soil Management Integrated Pest & Weed Management Livestock Considerations & Intensive Management Equipment & Facilities Considerations A 9-week course offered fully online through Zoom! Meets every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm October 20th through December 15th , 2020* With a break November 3 Fall 2020 Whole Farm Planning courses are being offered fully online! This course…
Find out more »February 2021
Cultivating Success™: Agricultural Entrepreneurship/Emprendimiento Agricola
Cultivating Success™: Agricultural Entrepreneurship is an in-depth farm and food business planning course. We will walk you through the necessary steps to create a business plan for an existing farm-based business or a completely new enterprise. Join weekly online classes with a statewide cohort of new and beginning farm businesses, to include a full line-up of guest experts and farmer speakers while also engaging in regional networking and support in breakout rooms. Becoming a successful agricultural entrepreneur is not easy!…
Find out more »May 2021
SPANISH PRIVATE APPLICATOR COURSE ONLINE / CURSO EN LÍNEA DE APLICADOR PRIVADO
Este curso en línea está diseñado para ayudar en la preparación de las personas que desean tomar el examen de Aplicador Privado y obtener la licencia de pesticidas emitida por el Departamento de Agricultura del Estado de Washington (WSDA por sus siglas en inglés). El curso completo se ofrece en línea en español. Al finalizar el curso, se ofrecerá una sesión el 13 de Mayo para tomar el examen (presencial). El costo del curso es $50. Este costo no incluye…
Find out more »January 2022
Western Washington Seed Workshop
Free event; no registration required. More details coming soon.
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Skagit Ag Summit
Free to attend thanks to our sponsors. No registration required. More details coming soon.
Find out more »Western Washington Potato Workshop
Free event; no registration required. More details coming soon.
Find out more »March 2022
Western Washington Berry Workshop
No registration required. Free thanks to our sponsors. More details coming soon.
Find out more »September 2022
Farmland Access Workshop Series
Are you a farmer seeking long-term land tenure? Do you have questions about water rights or assessing a potential new property? Do you want to learn about financing options and creative land tenure models? Join Viva Farms and American Farmland Trust for a series of workshops in September exploring farmland access strategies and considerations. We recognize that farmers face incredible barriers to accessing land, and we believe farmers should face these burdens alone. Through these workshops, we’ll convene people and…
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