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Events, Farmer Resources, Job Opportunities and more View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/wsu/wsu-agriculture-newsletter-17596577?e=bae7ffec58> October 7, 2025 <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/e9dec2c6-a793-8f98-ec76-7d9e577f4300.png> Agriculture Newsletter The latest workshops, resources, news, job and networking opportunities for farmers and the agriculture community in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties. <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/d7708057-12c2-4819-8000-0de32f8d2f4d.png> Regional Small Farms Program Website <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=e08a91ff1e&e=bae7ffec58> In This Edition: * In the News * WSU Workshops & Events * Community Events & Classes * Resources (funding, farmer support, food safety) * Land, Farm & Equipment Listings * Job & Internship Opportunities IN THE NEWS New! ATTN farmers - NOP Soil Amendment Practices Survey Responses due by 10/15 <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/00c27ced-b80d-3cdc-c695-e24533b57470.jpg> The North Olympic Resilience Initiative (NORI), a project incubated by the Community Wellness Project. NORI is gathering information from farms in Jefferson and Clallam Counties about soil amendment practices– compost, manure, lime, minerals, and more– to support long-term soil fertility and reduce reliance on imported inputs. The goal is to center farmer voices and create more opportunities to prepare for long-term changes in agriculture. The survey is short (about 10–15 minutes) and flexible. NORI would love to connect by phone or a quick visit, but if you prefer to get it done right away, you can also fill it out online here: https://form.typeform.com/to/nlNz09Zm <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=cce7265067&e=bae7ffec58> . Your input will directly help shape regional planning. As a small thank-you, the first 20 farms to respond will receive a $20 gift card to either the Chimacum Corner Farmstand or The Pine and Eight Market in Port Angeles. New! Report Completed: Exploring Climate-Smart Practices for Shellfish Aquaculture <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=2b6d9aa911&e=bae7ffec58> A partnership between Pacific, Mason, San Juan Islands, and Whatcom conservation districts and the Willapa-Grays Harbor Oyster Growers Association conducted outreach with shellfish producers, leading to a report titled: Recommendations for Supporting Shellfish Aquaculture which provides recommendations on Sustainable Farms and Fields program’s support for climate-smart carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reduction practices and identify broader ways to support conservation practices in shellfish aquaculture. View the full report here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=e071ab1c94&e=bae7ffec58> . WSU WORKSHOPS & EVENTS <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/98bea72c-495b-41a4-94c0-48510b7b49cf.jpg> View all WSU events! <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=e9fd5ec6c5&e=bae7ffec58> New! 2025 Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop November 11th-12th Portland, Oregon This workshop addresses both basic sanitation and cutting-edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. Visit the website <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=c8142d9805&e=bae7ffec58> to learn more. COMMUNITY EVENTS & CLASSES Save the Date! Biochar Demonstration and Workshop November 13th, 10am-2pm Register and learn more here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=bd212c9ba1&e=bae7ffec58> . <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=c10fe0fd5f&e=bae7ffec58> Join Roots Farm, Kitsap Conservation District and NRCS for a free whole day Biochar Workshop led by Jen Clark of Roots Farm and joined by Sean McDonagh and Rebecca Anderson from NRCS. Learn how to make biochar and its many beneficial uses including greatly enhancing soil life and fertility. Jen will demonstrate how to get from biomass to biochar and lead us in loading, burning and quenching the kiln. Sean and Rebecca will discuss how to incorporate this and other innovative practices on your farm. Diane Fish from Kitsap Conservation District will discuss how the Sustainable Farm and Fields grant program helps farmers to implement climate-smart practices and projects that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse emissions. This workshop will cover all of the innovative ways to maximize biochar's uses for dynamically carbon negative farming and integrate this practice into your farming system. Save the date! Tilth Conference When: November 12-14 Where: Spokane Learn more and register here. <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=98bdd161f2&e=bae7ffec58> Scholarships available. The last day to register is October 28th. RESOURCES Funding & Business New! For Farmers Movement Grant ​Deadline to apply: October 31 The For Farmers Movement awards grants to small and mid-sized American farmers to support needs defined by the farmers themselves. This is a national grant opportunity. Learn more and apply here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=042243f95c&e=bae7ffec58> . ​ How big are the grants? Typically farmer grants are $500 to $1,000.​ What can a grant be used for? Anything that strengthens a small farm—repairs, infrastructure, equipment, tools, projects, recovery, innovation. How do you decide who gets a grant? We review applications and prioritize the greatest need + impact. We have a dedicated team of reviewers -- all with unique perspectives -- from across the country who are farmers and non-farmers alike. Farmer Support and Information Ask a Soil Scientist Have a burning soil health question? You are in luck. WaSHI has a team of expert soil scientists who can answer some of the most challenging soil science questions. Ask a question! <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=06eb6cd0b0&e=bae7ffec58> New! Announcing Dirt Data Reports: A No-Code Soil Health Reporting Tool <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=fbebe300de&e=bae7ffec58> WSDA releases a new tool! Dirt Data Reports is a web-based tool that makes it easy for anyone to upload their soil sampling data, enter project-specific information, and generate customized, research-based soil health reports to make farmers’ soil health data accessible and actionable. Launch Dirt Data Report here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b &id=ee53ed2cc5&e=bae7ffec58> . LAND, FARM & EQUIPMENT LISTINGS New! Farm for sale: Sailor Vineyard Port Townsend, WA See more information here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=763e2a3988&e=bae7ffec58> . Find - Sell - Lease Farmland Washington Farmland Trust Farm to Farmer Program aims to support landowners in the farm transfer process while helping create land opportunities that allow local producers to succeed in farming. The Farm to Farmer website allows participants to post listings about their land or farm business interests in Washington State. Browse listings or list your land here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=473369e2f6&e=bae7ffec58> . Want to include your listing in this newsletter? Email Kellie a link to your listing or attach a pdf, to kellie.henwood@wsu.edu. JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES New! Brinnon After School 4-H Youth Development Educator See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=fa05f3fe89&e=bae7ffec58> . New! Multiple positions open, Port Townsend Food Co-op See job descriptions <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=29aac878ea&e=bae7ffec58> . New! Farm to Farmer Program Manager, Washington Farmland Trust See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=6eca496773&e=bae7ffec58> . New! Part-time Seasonal Harvest and Production, Alpenfire Cider, Port Townsend Email info@alpenfirecider.com for more info. New! General Manager, Seattle Wholesale Growers Market See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=63dec69274&e=bae7ffec58> . P/T Administrative Assistant, Jefferson County Conservation District See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=7d6c8a8060&e=bae7ffec58> . Want to include your job listing in this newsletter? 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