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June 2017
Twilight Pasture Walk: Grass-Fed Livestock Production
Learn how to manage healthy pastures for maximum nutrition. If you graze livestock, you know that a good grazing plan is paramount to the health of your animals and land, and ultimately to the success of your farm. Join us Thursday, June 22, 2017, 6:30pm – 9:00pm for a Twilight Pasture Walk near Duvall. We’ll visit two 100% grass-fed livestock farms, one raising beef, and another raising sheep for both meat and wool. You’ll learn how to judge poor quality…
Find out more »July 2017
Sustainability Fair
Come join us and Adopt-A-Stream in McCollum Park for the 2017 Sustainability Fair and the grand opening of the Northwest Stream Center. As part of that, we will have Office Clinic Open; a Rain Garden/NYC booth in front of our McCollum demonstration rain garden; MGs on hand to discuss the Pollinator Garden and the McCollum Demonstration Garden; and a Household Hazardous Waste table. Northwest Stream Center Opens with a Sustainability Fair The Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center will…
Find out more »August 2017
Farmer2Farmer: Organic Barley in Western Washington
Learn how one farm overcomes the challenges to raising organic grain on the ‘Wetside’ Scions of one of the early farm families to settle the Snohomish Valley, Dan Bartelheimer and son Peter of SnoValley Farms are now into their third year raising organic barley in the area. Each year they’ve expanded their plantings and are now up to 500 acres. Initially skeptical it was possible to raise grains organically and still manage weeds effectively, the Bartelheimers are now convinced it…
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Find out more »Cultivating Success Farm Walk – Hazel Blue Acres
Visit unique farms and learn more about the program that’s helping grow new farms and farmers Interested in farming? Not sure how to begin? Do you dream of beginning or expanding your own small farm? The Cultivating Success™ program combines workshop and farmer-based learning experiences to help foster the success of new and existing farms and agri-ventures. Come learn more about the Cultivating Success program during one (or more!) of three Farm Walks this summer. Stroll the farm, learn how…
Find out more »February 2018
Livestock Guardian Dogs
What is a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD)? How do they differ from other dog breeds? Do they make good family pets? What do they eat? How do you train them? How effective are they at predator control? Learn the answers to these and many other questions during the upcoming workshop, Livestock Guardian Dogs with Laura Faley of Hidden Meadow Ranch. Workshop takes place Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Meridian Grange, 15422 SE 272nd St, Kent, WA…
Find out more »March 2018
Agricultural Water Management l: When You Don’t Have Enough!
Got Water? In Western Washington, when the topic of water comes up, it’s often about having too much. But, as we’ve seen in recent summers, the region can be subjected to months-long droughts that can devastate food and forage production. Farms are turning to well and surface water more often to help their crops survive. Recent court and legislative changes have muddied the legal use of these waters even further. As with so many things, the less you know now,…
Find out more »April 2018
Agricultural Water Management ll – When You Have Too Much!
Farming Under Water? Increased flooding, climate change, development, and exploding beaver populations all have a direct impact on farmers' ability to farm in Western Washington. As with so many things, the less you know now, the more it may cost you later. To help address these challenges and more, WSU King County Extension, Snoqualmie Watershed Improvement District, King Conservation District, and King County are sponsoring a workshop focused on different strategies to help manage excess water on area farms. Join…
Find out more »May 2018
Tractor & Farm Machinery Safety Workshop
Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries in the country, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The National Coalition for Ag Safety and Health have identified tractor accidents as the leading cause of deaths and disabling injuries on farms. Tractors cause from one-third to one-half of all farm accidents and fatalities. Most of these accidents can be prevented with adequate safety education. In addition, federal law requires those driving tractors for hire to be at least…
Find out more »November 2018
Master Beekeeper Apprentice Level Fall Course
The five-week course serves as a thorough introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive refresher course for experienced apiculturists.
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