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Whole Farm Planning This 12-week class will provide practical information about whole farm planning, ecologically-based and diversified production systems, and alternative marketing techniques. Gain knowledge of the practical aspects of sustainable production systems for a wide variety of enterprises. The course involves guest lectures from local farmers, field trips, and classroom instruction.  Students will develop a whole-farm plan during the class. 12 classes: $295; additional family member $50; full scholarships for military veterans, contact Sierra Smith for details. sierra.smith1@wsu.edu Sustainability Topics Covered…

Farmland loss has been significant in South Puget Sound and SW Washington. One hundred thousand acres (65%) were lost in Thurston County, and 130,000 acres (44%) in Lewis County, since the 1950s. Residential development, which is largely responsible, also threatens rare open-space habitat, such as dry prairies which have been reduced 1-3 percent of their historic range. This Rural Conservation and Farmland Protection workshop will provide information in farmer-to-farmer format for protecting rural land, such as Conservation Easements and Cost-Share…

The SW WA Food Hub is seeking local value-added products to be sold through its online sales platform: https://shop.swwafoodhub.com/Products   Please join us for an informational session for local value-added producers Tuesday, January 12th from 3:30-5pm   Please fill out this short survey prior to the Zoom call (and especially if you can't make it) to help us learn how the Food Hub can better serve your business. https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MjFngwZ7hrTGdf   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86176235038?pwd=eDloYk1IL1lYYndEeVpzODhySHU3UT09 Meeting ID: 861 7623 5038 Passcode: 375913   Please RSVP…

The SW WA Food Hub is seeking vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, seafood, and more to be sold through its online sales platform: https://shop.swwafoodhub.com/Products. If you are a value-added producer that missed our Value-Added Outreach Session, this session may be helpful to you as well.   Please join us for an informational session for Farmers, Ranchers, and Fisherman  Tuesday, January 26th from 3:30-5pm   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82141475989?pwd=SEIvZ0x3dFZLZVlzdGpjNVFXenVUUT09 Meeting ID: 821 4147 5989 Passcode: 068195   One tap mobile +12532158782,,82141475989#,,,,*068195# US (Tacoma) +16699009128,,82141475989#,,,,*068195# US (San Jose)  …

On February 11th from 3:30-5pm via Zoom, the farmer-owned SW WA Food Hub is conducting a buyer session to teach buyers more about the food hub to help buyers improve their marketing of local purchasing and to better understand what buyers need from the local farm community. Do you need to source carrots for your juice bar? Specialty meats for you restaurant? Or local beauty products for your retail store? We are here to connect you with local producers in…