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April 2021
4/13 Webinar: Designing Your Farmers Market Booth
Presenter: Diane Green, Greentree Naturals – Sandpoint, ID Description: When you are first starting out selling at the farmers market, it can be pretty overwhelming and intimidating to compete against established market vendors. Whether you are new at the farmers market or seasoned and striving to improve sales, there are many simple ideas that will help you stand out in the crowd and develop a loyal following. There is a lot that goes into setting up and operating a market…
Find out more »4/14 Webinar: Raising Rabbits for Home Use
The WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Small Animal Committee presents: Have you been thinking about or have you just started raising rabbits for your family? Raising Rabbits for Home Use is an introduction to raising rabbits for meat. This workshop will be informational with an opportunity to ask questions. Raising Rabbits for Home Use is designed for adult 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, and teens (such as Int./Sr. 4-H and FFA members). The information presented may not hold the attention of a…
Find out more »4/20 Webinar: 3 Step Marketing Method to Keep Customers Flowing In
Presenter: Emily Black, Lone Mountain Farms & Brewery – Athol, ID & Cultivating Your Market Description: You work so hard producing your products, now let's make sure you have a line of customers eager to buy! In this webinar, Emily Black will show you the three steps to beef up your marketing plan and sell more of your products. Click here to register
Find out more »4/22 Webinar: Food Safety & Sanitation for Spring—Chemical Rep Panel
April 22, 2021 9:00 am to 11:30 am Hosted Virtually via the Zoom Platform FREE! You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link. Zoom link will be sent out a few days prior to the start date. Visit our website for registration: https://extension.wsu.edu/foodsanitation/ Agenda 9:00 am – 9:10 am Introductions Girish Ganjyal, FSS Committee Chair, Washington State University 9:10 am – 10:00 am Managing your Chemical Vendor Don Jones, FSS Committee Member, Wesmar Company 10:00 am – 10:10…
Find out more »4/27 Webinar: BONUS! Unpacking and Planning for the True Costs of Owning and Leasing Farmland
Presenter: Colette DePhelps, University of Idaho Extension – Northern District Description: Land seekers often base their decision on whether they can afford to lease or buy farmland on the cost of the lease payment or the price of the land for sale. However, there are many other costs associated with land tenure. This presentation will unpack the sometimes hidden costs of land tenure and provide tools helpful in determining if you can afford land to farm. Click here to register
Find out more »June 2021
6/2 Workshop: Basics of Safe Canning
Learn to Preserve Fresh Food at Home Safely! Rich, red strawberry jam, crunchy dill pickles, homemade salsa – nothing tastes better than home-preserved foods. In addition, a well-stocked pantry is a big step towards ensuring your family always has plenty of healthy food available. However, safely preserving food at home requires a bit of knowledge, time set aside, and a small investment in equipment. New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the…
Find out more »6/16 Workshop: Jams, Jellies, and Spreads
Learn to Preserve Fresh Food at Home Safely! Rich, red strawberry jam, crunchy dill pickles, homemade salsa – nothing tastes better than home-preserved foods. In addition, a well-stocked pantry is a big step towards ensuring your family always has plenty of healthy food available. However, safely preserving food at home requires a bit of knowledge, time set aside, and a small investment in equipment. New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the…
Find out more »6/30 Workshop: Quick Pickles
Learn to Preserve Fresh Food at Home Safely! Rich, red strawberry jam, crunchy dill pickles, homemade salsa – nothing tastes better than home-preserved foods. In addition, a well-stocked pantry is a big step towards ensuring your family always has plenty of healthy food available. However, safely preserving food at home requires a bit of knowledge, time set aside, and a small investment in equipment. New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the…
Find out more »July 2021
7/14 Workshop: Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish
Learn to Preserve Fresh Food at Home Safely! Rich, red strawberry jam, crunchy dill pickles, homemade salsa – nothing tastes better than home-preserved foods. In addition, a well-stocked pantry is a big step towards ensuring your family always has plenty of healthy food available. However, safely preserving food at home requires a bit of knowledge, time set aside, and a small investment in equipment. New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the…
Find out more »September 2022
Cultivating Success: Whole Farm Planning 2022
Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning Offered Statewide, Online, and with Spanish Interpretation We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! 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. 12-week course September 19th through December 5th, 2022 Class meets weekly on Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:30pm Online course classroom through…
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