WSU Extension hosts produce safety training courses around Washington
WSU Extension offers the Produce Safety Alliance Grower’s Training courses at four different locations in Washington this spring.
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Learn about Kitsap watershed with Stream Stewards course
Learn about forests and streams on the Kitsap Peninsula by taking the six-week Stream Stewards course, July 19-Aug 23.
Free Pesticide Licensing Classes in Spanish Offered in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Wash. — A free, five-evening pre-license pesticide applicator training course taught in Spanish will be presented in the community of Rochester. Washington State University Extension is offering the course in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
WSU Extension Growing Groceries Mentor Classes Begin Feb. 12
EVERETT, Wash. — If you would like to help others learn to grow their own food or start a community garden, improving your own gardening skills in the process, consider taking the Washington State University Extension Growing Groceries Mentor Training course.
Short Course Offered in Sustainable Livestock Production
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Are you looking to sell your goat or lamb meat into local markets? While the demand and sales opportunities are growing, it can be challenging to sustainably manage livestock production and direct market the finished product. On Saturday, Oct. 23, livestock producers are invited to a one-day intensive course on sustainable sheep […]
WSU Forest Stewardship Class: Healthy Trees, Lower Taxes
EVERETT, Wash. — Starting in September, Washington State University Extension and the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks will offer their flagship Forest Stewardship Coached Planning series. During the course, woodland owners attending will be able to develop a personal Forest Stewardship Plan.
Sustaining the Small Farm Course Offers Production, Marketing Overview
Small- and mid-sized family farms have unique advantages over larger operations in being able to quickly adapt to new markets, having a positive image, and the ability help meet growing consumer demand for locally grown farm products. But how can smaller operations use these advantages? “Sustainable Small-Acreage Farming and Ranching,” an award-winning 12-week course, can help. The course […]
Entrepreneurship Course Helps Farmers Plan for Financial Success
EVERETT, Wash. – Farming can be a wonderful lifestyle, but achieving financial success requires that farmers view their operations as a business. Beginning farmers must look at their enterprise as a new business requiring all the careful planning that entails, while existing operations considering diversification or expansion must carefully evaluate how any changes might impact […]
To Bee or not to Bee, That is the Question
SNOHOMISH, Wash. – Due to the overwhelming response to last fall’s series, Washington State University Snohomish County Extension and Beez Neez Apiary Supply is sponsoring another apprentice level course in the Master Beekeeper Program. The five-week course serves as a thorough introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive refresher course for […]
WSU and UI to Offer Beef 300 Short Course, Jan. 7-10
PULLMAN, Wash. – Production of high quality beef and beef products will be the focus of the second Beef 300 short course scheduled Jan. 7-10 at Washington State University and the University of Idaho. The event is offered by WSU and University of Idaho Extension, and the WSU Department of Animal Sciences in cooperation with […]