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November 2017
Focus on Farming – Snohomish County
The 14th annual Focus on Farming conference "Ideas To Grow With," is scheduled for November 1, 2017 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA. The conference also includes Focus on Forestry workshops. Keynote speakers include John Ikerd, speaking on "The Status and Future of Local Foods," and Ben Hartman, speaking on "Using the Lean System to Earn a Comfortable Living on a Farm." View details. Register today!
Find out more »Farm and Food Expo – Spokane, WA.
The Farm & Food Expo is right around the corner, Nov 3-4, 2017 at the Spokane Community College. Take advantage of the early bird special, save money and choose your classes NOW! Discover educational opportunities for everyone at this event: • There are 75+ classes with topics like Farm Transition - Passing the Farm to the Next Generation, Opportunities for Veterans in Agriculture, Beginner Soap making and Rainwater Catchment for Irrigation, Biochar Demonstration, Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation, Hugelkultur, permaculture, Brewing with Heritage…
Find out more »January 2020
Country Living Expo & Cattlemen’s Winter School – Snohomish County
Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool Program Contact: WSU Skagit County Extension (360) 428-4270 • countryliving.expo@wsu.edu Hosted by Stanwood FFAPresented by the Livestock Master Foundation, WSU Skagit & Snohomish County Extension Livestock Advisor Program and the Cattlemen’s Association Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Stanwood High School At the Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool, you can attend classes on a multitude of topics, network with other small farmers, enjoy a prime rib lunch and visit with local agricultural businesses.…
Find out more »February 2020
San Juan County Ag Summit
Two days of inspiration, education, and community for farmers, producers and all those involved in our local and regional food system. This year Orcas Island will host the annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on February 7-8, 2020. Gather with more than 150 local farmers, food producers, businesses, and advocates for a weekend filled with education, inspiration, and community. Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-san-juan-islands-agricultural-summit-registration-83063574387 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summit Overview: Friday morning and afternoon will consist of several extended and hands-on…
Find out more »UW Seminar: Closing the Loop – Regenerative Animal Agriculture and Meat
Tuesday, February 25th Closing the Loop: Regenerative Animal Agriculture and Meat UW Nutritional Sciences and CHanGE (Center for Health and Global Environment) are co-hosting a Winter Seminar Series, Food Systems in the Age of Climate Change. On Tuesday, February 25th WSU Food Systems has been invited to co-host one of the seminars and will be moderating a WA Meat Up livestock producer panel discussing the carbon cycle, regenerative production practices, and the impacts of consumer meat purchasing choices. Featuring farmers David Haakensen of Jubilee Farm, Matthew Cox…
Find out more »Local Food Buyer + Seller Matchmaker – Hood River, OR
LOCAL FOOD BUYER + SELLER MATCHMAKER Wednesday, February 26th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E Marina Way Join Gorge Grown and WSU Extension for the annual Buyer + Seller Matchmaker, a networking event to connect local farmers and producers with chefs, retailers, and institutional buyers in an effort to get more local food into restaurants, cafeterias, and stores. FOOD SECURITY COALITION QUARTERLY MEETING Tuesday, March 3rd 2:00-4:30pm Hood River, Oregon Dr. Stephanie…
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