June 2019
Whole Farm Planning Course
June 11th – August 27th 12 classes: $275/farm or family* Tuesday Evenings, 6-8:30pm WSU Thurston County Extension Office This 12-week class will provide practical information about whole farm planning, ecologically-based, diversified production systems, and alternative marketing techniques. Gain knowledge of the practical aspects of sustainable small acreage 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. Topics Covered…
Find out more »October 2019
2020 WSU Master Gardener Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »November 2019
Drought Tolerant Cropping Workshop
For more information click here: ThurstonCD_Drought Workshops Flyer (002) Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 6-8 pm WSU Extension Office, Th. Co. Fairgrounds Join Thurston CD & WSU Extension staff to talk about drought tolerant crops and crop systems in the PNW. Current research and practices will be shared!
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