April 2017
Diabetes Prevention Program class series orientation
The National Diabetes Prevention Program – Group Lifestyle Balance series is for those with pre-diabetes, those who have had gestational diabetes or those who pass our risk factor quiz https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/prediabetes-type2/index.html. This program can help you lower your risk for type 2 diabetes with gradual, modest lifestyle changes. The program includes year-long support and motivation beginning with twelve weekly class meetings, bi weekly for the next four sessions and then monthly meetings for the last six sessions. The series of classes…
Find out more »May 2017
Vivian Smallwood “35 Years of Service” Celebration
Congratulations to Vivian Smallwood for 35 years of service with WSU Skagit County Extension. Time flies when you’ve having a good time, and for Vivian Smallwood, her 35 years as WSU Skagit County Food Safety and Preservation Advisor has been fun for all. Vivian joined the Master Food Preserver team back in 1982 as a volunteer, then a few years later became a WSU staff member. She’s been teaching ever since, offering classes and workshops in canning, freezing and fermentation.…
Find out more »September 2017
Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance class series begins
For more information, visit http://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/fam/diabetes/
Find out more »October 2019
FREE Jump Start Your Pasture Class Series
FREE Jump Start Your Pasture Class Series Learn more about pasture management and renovation in this 3-week class series facilitated by the Skagit Conservation District and WSU Skagit County Extension’s Pasture Management Program. Refreshments will be provided. Dates: Wednesdays (October 30th, November 6th and November 20th) Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm *Doors open at 6:30pm. Come early for free ice cream Sundays! Location: WSU Skagit County Extension Office located in the Port of Skagit. 11768 Westar Lane, Suite A; Burlington, WA…
Find out more »January 2020
February 2020
ONLINE – Grow Your Groceries
This 12 part series offers complete instruction on all aspects of home gardening for food production as well as eco-cooking, seed saving, perennial food forests and fruit production, and four classes devoted to preserving the food after harvest. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grow-your-groceries-tickets-70816523127 for more information and to register.
Find out more »March 2020
Using Assistive Technology for Working Farmers
Washington AgrAbility focuses on keeping individuals working and functioning in rural communities who experience limitations such as injury, disease or aging. Learn how assistive technology resources and technical expertise enhance the quality of life for those working and living in rural communities. 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. A tool demonstration will…
Find out more »June 2022
Skagit County Extension 100 year Celebration
Skagit County Extension is celebrating 100 years! Join us for a fun afternoon of pizza, antique trucks and tractors, prizes, and much more!
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…
Find out more »March 2024
Pork Processing 300 Class
The 300 series of producer and processor species specific educational events are
back. This course will be taught using the WA Meat-Up mobile education unit.
Attendees will participate in a learner engaged program that will span the following
topics: selection, marketing, harvest, sensory evaluation, carcass evaluation, fabrication
and further processing, etc.