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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102523 WSU Agriculture Newsletter - October 25_ 2023ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Tilth Conference, WSU events, job opportunities and farmer resources! View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/wsu/wsu-agriculture-newsletter-15603235?e=bae7ffec58> October 25, 2023 <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/22b41a0d-896b-44d3-c019-629d3b461951.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/571c339d-0b2c-55ed-afde-d8ab39533726.jpg> Agriculture Newsletter <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/9099b846-8b64-4b33-91e6-02b229a24611.png> The latest workshops, resources, news, job and networking opportunities for farmers and the agriculture community in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties. In This Edition: * Tilth Conference is SOLD OUT! * WSU Workshops & Events * Community Events & Classes * Resources (funding, farmer support, food safety) * Land, Farm & Equipment Listings * Job & Internship Opportunities * In the News Tilth Conference is sold out! Our WSU Regional Small Farms Program is looking forward to connecting with Tilth Conference attendees this weekend. Make sure you come say hello! <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/1b700186-e7f2-045e-29f0-7875140e1090.png> New! Farm Infrastructure and Equipment Farm Walk Sunday 11/5 3-5pm In person at Roots Farm, Poulsbo Limited space! Pre-registration is required. Register and learn more here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=fd10601d0a&e=bae7ffec58> . Join WSU Regional Small Farms at Roots Farm <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=ec6e34938e&e=bae7ffec58> , a no-till regenerative mixed vegetable and fruits farm in Poulsbo, for a special farm walk to learn all about farm infrastructure – types, planning and how to creatively fund what you need. Topics Covered: * Overview of how they set up their farm / types of infrastructure needed for their business model (initial plans vs. how it actually happened) * Farm Walk showing on farm infrastructure and needs * Funding on-farm infrastructure (how they did it, who they went to for resources, grants, etc) * Creative ways they employed to fund specific projects * Planning for future needs New! Integrated Pest Management & Farm Collaboratives Farm Walk Thursday 11/9 2-4pm In person at River Run Farm, Sequim Pre-registration is required. Register and learn more here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=740662f150&e=bae7ffec58> . Join WSU Regional Small Farms at River Run Farm in Sequim for a special farm walk featuring multiple farming enterprises on one farm and their approaches to managing pests in their operations. Come learn from a variety of diverse farming operations and network with other farmers! Farms include: Mollayo Farm <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=8cea8576c4&e=bae7ffec58> – Mollayo Farm is a woman-owned pasture-raised poultry farm in its first year of operation. We raise delicious, healthy, happy chickens raised outdoors and on organic, non-GMO, corn-free, soy-free feed. Our chickens are processed on-farm, by hand and are sold fresh (never frozen!) through a local CSA. River Run Farm <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=841c6769ba&e=bae7ffec58> – River Run Farm is a 100 acre, mid-scale diversified certified organic vegetable, berry and flower farm in Sequim co-founded in 2013 by friends sharing a deep reverence for good food and good living. River Run is committed to developing agricultural systems that prioritize soil health, crop quality, and produce affordability and are passionate about growing their farm into an agro-ecosystem that is producing exceptionally nutritious food while nurturing all of us to be better farmers. Farmer Noah from River Run will talk about how their pest and fertility challenges have evolved over the years, and frustrations and successes managing for more pest and disease resistant crops. Saltwater Seeds <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=a4b8952e80&e=bae7ffec58> - Saltwater Seeds is an Organic Seed company that produces open-pollinated seed adapted for the temperate Maritime climate. As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well-adapted to our maritime climate. Farmers from Saltwater Seeds will give a basic, small-scale seed cleaning demonstration. Tampopo Farm <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=415dfa072f&e=bae7ffec58> – Tampopo Farm is a 2 acre vegetable and flower farm run by Matthew Rohanna and Teresa Shiraishi. We use organic and regenerative methods and sell at 2 farmers markets. We are open to any questions people may have. Possible topics we could speak to: small scale farming, starting a small business, combining vegetable and flower farming, crop choices, farmers markets, challenges like pest management. More WSU classes, events and workshops coming soon! Check our website for updates <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=1570f03c7e&e=bae7ffec58> . <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/261fd77e-a5ec-20a3-c11b-2a1da4442aeb.png> New! Eat Local First Regional Round Table Discussion Peninsulas Region: Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Thursday, 11/9/2023 @ 3:00 PM, Virtual – Register <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=e07e29202b&e=bae7ffec58> The Eat Local First Collaborative <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=3ad2716ddf&e=bae7ffec58> is a group of organizations in Washington State, varied in scale and reach. Some have a hyperlocal focus, and others serve the entire state. This is what makes our work so effective. Eat Local First seeks local and regional partners to co-create regional identities within the Eat Local First platform which houses the Washington Food & Farm Finder <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=ef17c f2408&e=bae7ffec58> .Join us for a roundtable conversation around the needs and opportunities for local food communities that exist in the diverse regions of Washington, and how you, your business or organization can tap into and leverage the resources available from Eat Local First. Farms, food businesses, and those interested in supporting local food through culinary and agritourism and all areas of economic development related to food systems are highly encouraged to participate. Fall Fruit Show, Bremerton Saturday, October 28, 10-3 West Side Improvement Club, Bremerton <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=59f8cf3a5d&e=bae7ffec58> <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/d79d5c63-984f-9494-2602-839925cbff66.png> Funding NOW OPEN! WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grants Projects Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has new, on-going funding to provide Local Food System Infrastructure Grants <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598 b&id=b2f3222304&e=bae7ffec58> . Read the latest WSDA blog <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=26760d3db7&e=bae7ffec58> to learn more about how the grant is impacting farmers, ranchers, and food businesses. Now is the time to start planning your fall grant application. Your post-harvest infrastructure project may be eligible if you are a farmer, rancher, food business, or non-profit/tribal/government organization working with Washington-grown foods. APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 15TH, 2023. New! USDA Grant for Meat Processors Applications due November 22nd <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=f8530c5512&e=bae7ffec58> . Must be USDA. The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible processors expand their processing capacity, which create new, better and more processing options for meat and poultry producers New! USDA Rural Energy for America Program Funding The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing. Learn more and apply here <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=bd519ca542&e=bae7ffec58> . New! USDA Emergency Relief Funding for Agricultural Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Learn more <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff 3a734621548b3598b&id=9a24bf8497&e=bae7ffec58> . Farmer Support New! WSU Jefferson Extension exploring ways to support WSDA grant applicants WSDA is accepting applications for the Local Food System Infrastructure Grants now. The application period closes on November 15, 2023. You may read more about the grant on the grant webpage (https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/small-farm/infrastructure-grant <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=8bee1fca74&e=bae7f fec58> ). WSU extension at Jefferson County is exploring ways in which we can help you apply for the grant. We would love if you could fill out this small survey. It will take about 2-3 minutes. New! Root to Rise Free Farm Business Accelerator Program Business Impact NW is pleased to announce an upcoming program for small and regionally-reaching farms in WA and OR. In this Accelerator Program, you and a cohort of PNW growers will spend Jan-Mar 2024 creating a plan for a strategic season ahead. To help you meet the unique needs of your farm, you'll get access to a team of providers, peer mentors, and resources. This will include: * 1:1 monthly business coaching * Monthly farm mentor presentations * 1:1 "Ask Anything" sessions with farm mentors * Guided access to live and on-demand courses matching your business needs * 3 hours of professional bookkeeping and accounting services * A chance to connect with other growers across the PNW This program is FREE, but spaces are limited. The best fit applicants are small or mid-scale, specialty crop producers who have been in operation at least 2 years. If you’re ready to get informed answers to your questions, share experiences, and brainstorm solutions in a supportive environment of peers and providers, apply HERE <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.co m/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=261f0ff983&e=bae7ffec58> before November 17th, 2023! New! Clallam County Farmers - Important Opportunity for Farmer Input to Shape County Agricultural Code Clallam County Department of Community Development (DCD) is embarking on a revision to its code to address Accessory Uses on Agricultural Lands. Creation of an accessory use code for Clallam County agricultural lands will help shape how on-farm activities such as the production, marketing and distribution of value-added products, or agritourism activities fit within Clallam County's agricultural future. There are several different ways that farmers can provide input during this code amendment process: 1. DCD is holding several public meetings at locations across the county in November to gather input from farmers and other community members. See the schedule for meetings HERE <https://wsu.us19.li st-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=1db35fc187&e=bae7ffec58> . 2. DCD has created a survey for ag producers HERE <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=e4ac9ebd0f&e=bae7ffec58> 3. You can also submit written comments directly to department staff at web_DCDPlan@clallamcountywa.gov <mailto:web_DCDPlan@clallamcountywa.gov> Stay up to date on their code amendment process at their project website: https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/1751/Agriculture-Accessory-Use-Public-Outreac <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=b0430c163d&e=bae7ffec58> New! Jefferson County Farmers Market Survey The Jefferson County Farmers Markets are excited to share our community survey <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=ae12fda523&e=bae7ffec58> with you. Really, we are thrilled to share the survey! Why? It has taken months of thought, diligent editing, and crafting to bring this survey forward. And the survey is significant for us. We include questions that we have been pondering with our board of directors and Market community for years– should we build a permanent covered home for the Port Townsend Farmers Market, reopen a mid-week market, or even look at operating year-round? What Market offerings does our community most value, and how should we focus our efforts as a very small nonprofit (food access programs serving people with low incomes, live music, kid's activities, or cooking demonstrations)? These are important questions that we need your help to answer. Please take the survey today and share it with your friends. We hope to hear from our farmers market regulars and people who don't usually shop but would if the Market hours or location were more accessible, for example. <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/9c7af5f3-f52c-3a71-2f51-dfb78115e85b.jpg> Pests problems on your farm? Questions about livestock? Ask our Specialists! With the change of seasons, we often see change in life cycles on the farm. Our WSU staff specialists can work with you on your farm about a wide range of topics. * Laurel Moulton, Integrated Pest Management and Horticulture Specialist, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu * Dan McCarty, Livestock Specialist, dan.mccarty@wsu.edu Request Technical Assistance on Your Farm <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=ac75d617d5&e=bae7ffec58> Food and Produce Safety New! Save the Date - Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training December 13-14th, 2023 - offered virtually/remote from 9am-1pm Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. At least one supervisor or responsible party for every covered farm must attend the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training. Check out our Produce Safety Rule Status Tool <https://wsu.us19.list-manag e.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=0947a89432&e=bae7ffec58> to determine your regulatory status. <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/4c4c77f0-fda2-d3b8-31cb-6787ff4a21ab.png> S <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=6b9de7a38c&e=bae7ffec58> elling farmland? Buying/leasing farmland? Land access for a new generation Farm to Farmer is a full service program of Washington Farmland Trust that provides land access to a new generation of farmers around the state. The program helps farmers find land opportunities to grow their businesses, promote food sovereignty, or sell or lease their land to keep it in farming. Farm to Farmer offers personalized technical assistance to current and aspiring farmers, farming and non-farming landowners, veterans, real estate agents, and organizations looking to expand their incubator or ag park programs. To learn more, send an email to info@farmtofarmer. org <mailto:info@farmtofarmer.org> . VIEW LAND LISTINGS <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=118b67e0b0&e=bae7ffec58> <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/372973c8-9fed-411d-0010-947aac7110e1.png> New! 2024 Field Crew, Red Dog Farm, Chimacum See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=71fa00ce67&e=bae7ffec58> . New! Multiple positions available for 2024 crew, River Run Farm, Sequim Housing available for all positions. Harvest, production crew, irrigator, propagation assistant and manager, direct seeder, marketeer, packshed manager, harvest crew lead. See full job descriptions <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=0f69a9a478&e=bae7ffec58> . New! Kitsap County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator, Port Orchard See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=40dbe3a2c8&e=bae7ffec58> . Land Protection Specialist, North Olympic Land Trust, Port Angeles See full job description <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=ec4ca2a278&e=bae7ffec58> . Want to include your job opportunity in this newsletter? Email Kellie a link to your website or attach a pdf, kellie.henwood@wsu.edu <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/c6fa6245-0b06-c8b2-ac41-7fb306e196c9.png> New! WSU Extension helps prevent Washington Food Waste Through Education, Outreach Featuring Clallam County's waste reduction and gleaning work! WSU Extension professionals are tackling this critical issue across the state in agriculture, households, and even at the landfill level through education and outreach. Read more <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=201cf7b013&e=bae7ffec58> . You made it to the bottom! We strive to include as many newsletter requests to the best of our ability. Please email us <mailto:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu?subject=Newsletter%20request> with questions or inclusion requests. WSU Regional Small Farms Team <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/f39c004b-dec0-4396-a51b-82beab82905b.png> Kellie Henwood Regional Small Farms Coordinator Washington State University Extension Clallam | Jefferson | Kitsap 121 Oak Bay Rd Port Hadlock, WA 98339 kellie.henwood@wsu.edu (360) 379-5610 ext. 201 <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/f66aa206-6616-bad0-6690-f2d78f62df1f.png> Jess Sappington Food Systems Program Coordinator WSU Kitsap County Extension 345 6th St. Suite 550 Bremerton, WA 98337 jess.sappington@wsu.edu <mailto:jess.sappington@wsu.edu> (360) 228-7308 office <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/e7d9d68e-06fb-29f1-1068-9627ea79366a.png> Laurel Moulton Regional Horticulture & IPM Specialist WSU Clallam County Extension 223 E. 4th St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 laurel.moulton@wsu.edu (360) 565- 2679 <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/581413f2-8bd3-e14c-aa5f-deb0c72ac38c.jpg> Dan McCarty Livestock Specialist WSU Clallam County Extension 223 E. 4th St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 dan.mccarty@wsu.edu 360-460-6683 <https://mcusercontent.com/360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b/images/f6dbd0cb-b216-2e41-ca21-a04d611b0f75.png> Clea Rome Director WSU Clallam County Extension 223 E. 4th St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 clea.rome@wsu.edu 360-912-3147 go.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=8b8864739b&e=bae7ffec58> <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=c861bbc66a&e=bae7ffec58> <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=8fe99bb7fd&e=bae7ffec58> <mailto:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu> <https://wsu.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=360ae1ff3a734621548b3598b&id=fc339e0fbf&e=bae7ffec58> Copyright © 2023 WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program, All rights reserved. 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