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In this issue:
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Final Report Barley Variety Trials for Brewing, Distilling
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Drought Tolerant Cropping Systems Workshop
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Opportunity Abounds for Investment in Thurston County Agriculture
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Thurston County Agriculture Committee Seeks New Members
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Snohomish County "Focus on Farming and Forestry" Field Day
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Irrigation Efficiencies and System Set Up
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Crop Costing for Flower Growers Event
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Events, News, Farms, Funding, Jobs
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Final Report: Barley Varieties for Craft Brewing, Distilling
WSU Extension in Thurston County completed the final report for barley variety evaluation for local craft brewing and distilling. Final report through WSU CSANR is here. And and information on regional specialty grain market development are available here.
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Drought Tolerant Cropping Systems Workshop, 11/3 6pm
Join Thurston CD & WSU Extension staff to talk about drought tolerant crops and crop systems in the PNW. Current research and practices will be shared! See more information here.
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Opportunity for Investment in Regional Ag
As the farming industry navigates strong currents of development, regulation, and divestment in favor of low-cost regions elsewhere, we need to take stock of our strengths and weaknesses. For this recent Extension Op-Ed, read on.
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Thurston Ag Committee Seeks New Members
The Committee is composed of eleven members serving two-year terms. Meetings times are 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the last Thursday of each month. Contact me for more information (bramwell@wsu.edu). Committee information here.
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Snohomish County "Focus on Farming and Forestry": 11/7
Focus on Farming—titled “Nurturing your future”—participants will find an exciting mix of topics, ideas, and speakers focused on helping expand the opportunities, sustainability, and economic viability of the region’s farms and forestlands. Visit Focus on Farming for more information and registration links. or contact Linda Neunzig, Snohomish County Agriculture Coordinator, 425-388-7170.
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Irrigation Efficiencies and Systems Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2-4 pm. Helsing Junction Farm, Independence Valley. Come learn about irrigation efficiencies programs and irrigation system set up. Representatives from the WA State Conservation Commission & Helsing Junction Farm will share their experiences & recommendations. See more here.
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Crop Costing for Cut Flowers Workshop
Come learn how to: Use time studies to capture information about labor requirements of different flower crops; Learn what worked for other farmers to create good recordkeeping habits; Use cost information to inform business decisions aimed at improving whole farm profitability; Create a plan to help you be successful with your recordkeeping during the 2020 season. More information here
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Food Safety Modernization Act Workshop
Food Safety Modernization Act for Mixed Facilities (Farms and Processing Plants). November 12, 2019, Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662. (360) 254-3100. For more information go here.
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Events, news, farms, funding, jobs
- Financial Assistance for Dairies to Help Navigate Uncertain Times. Link.
- New: 2019 Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms. Link.
- Interested in promoting pollinators and beneficial insects on your farm? Please join us for a special workshop presented by the Xerces Society! LInk.
- Heritage Poultry 101. Tumwater Regional Library. November 5th, 3-7pm. Free to public but space is limited. Contact: mrjosephbgenovese@gmail.com.
- Register for Tilth Conference Today! Browse the preliminary program for this year's conference, including session speakers and descriptions, on their website.
- Farm Aid was inspired by a farm crisis. Now in its 34th year, it faces another one. Link.
- North America has lost 3 billion birds in 50 years.
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