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February 2022
Farming by the Numbers #2: Online Sales
The Farming by the Numbers series will help you learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
Find out more »Farming by the Numbers #3: Paying Employees
Learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
Find out more »Farming by the Numbers #4: Financial Statements, Cash Flow, & Loan Readiness
Learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
Find out more »September 2022
Whole Farm Planning
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.
Find out more »September 2023
Raising Livestock 101/Livestock Advisors Training
“Raising Livestock 101” Offered this fall by the WSU Livestock Advisor Program in person at Stanwood High School. Integrate livestock onto your farm, improve your forage production, raise stress free healthy livestock while minimizing your costs and maximizing production gains. A recent graduate shared, “becoming a WSU Livestock Advisor has connected me to a knowledgeable network of livestock owners in the surrounding areas, which has been helpful to me when I have encountered health issues or concerns with my livestock.”…
Find out more »January 2024
The Country Living and Modern Homesteading Expo
Jan. 27, 2024 from 8:00-5:00, Stanwood High School, Stanwood Washington The Country Living and Modern Homesteading Expo is a gathering, decades in the making. Located in northwestern Washington state, it’s a day once a year that people from all backgrounds can come together to learn about homesteading and nature together. From each other. Most of the presenters are volunteers; all are local farmers, veterinarians, stockmen, homesteaders, and folks that are passionate about food preservation, soil conservation, livestock management and production,…
Find out more »May 2024
Preserve the Harvest 1: Basics of Safe Canning
Online via Zoom New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home canning procedures along with links to plenty of safe, tested recipes. First in the Preserve the Harvest series, we’ll cover the basics of food safety and canning skills, canning equipment, canning high and low acid foods, along with hot water bath and pressure canning. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your…
Find out more »June 2024
Preserve the Harvest 2: Jams, Jellies, and Spreads
Online via Zoom and In-person Delight in the bright flavors of fresh fruit and discover how easy it is to capture sunshine in a jar. Create that perfect balance of fruit, sweetener, and other ingredients to enhance flavor and shelf life with research-based recipes. Low and no-sugar recipes covered. Second in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable jams, jellies, and preserves. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 3: Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish
Online via Zoom and In-person Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. Third in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa, and relish. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. A list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those…
Find out more »July 2024
Preserve the Harvest 4: Pickles
Online via Zoom and In-person Crisp, tasty pickles are the ultimate test of a canner’s skill. Learn how to make a great product every time with a variety of fresh produce. Fourth in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable pickles. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. A list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a…
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