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SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing Berries in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of growing blueberries\, strawberries\, raspberries\, and blackberries including variety selection\, siting and soils\, planting\, mulching\,  irrigation\, fertilization\, pruning\, along with management of common pests and diseases including Spotted Wing Drosophila. \nSpeaker:\nDr. Tom Walters is a researcher and consultant for northwest berry growers\, helping them find ways to raise berries more profitably and sustainably through his company\, Walters Ag Research. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University with an emphasis on field plant breeding and holds a B.A. in biology from Reed College in Portland. Dr. Walters worked in the field for Sakuma Brothers Farms\, Inc. in Burlington where he was responsible for research supporting nursery and fruit production on more than 500 acres in Washington state. In addition\, he worked on berry research at the WSU NW Research Station in Mt. Vernon before starting his company. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \ngrowing raspberries \ngrowing blackberries
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-berries-western-washington/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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