Workshop

Taproot is hosting 2 free workshops on Wednesday, October 11, and Thursday, October 12 for farmers and food businesses -- new and existing – here on Lopez.  Dr. Girish Ganjyal, the WSU Food Processing Specialist, will host the workshops. Day One (Wednesday, October 11) will focus on product development for value-added foods. Day Two (Thursday, October 12) will focus on developing a...

Taproot is hosting 2 free workshops on Wednesday, October 11, and Thursday, October 12 for farmers and food businesses -- new and existing – here on Lopez.  Dr. Girish Ganjyal, the WSU Food Processing Specialist, will host the workshops. Day One (Wednesday, October 11) will focus on product development for value-added foods. Day Two (Thursday, October 12) will focus on developing a...

For commercial growers in the San Juan Islands. Hosted by Saturn's Return Inn + Farm, and GroundWork Soil Lab October 14th, 9am-1pm Tickets $50.00 Scholarships available. Saturn's Return Inn + Farm 2687 West Valley Road https://www.saturnsreturn.com/about  

You’re invited to join other native plant lovers at the Salish Seeds Project nursery on San Juan Island every third Thursday of the month, April – October.  Tasks vary by the season, and can include weeding, seeding, thinning, transplanting, harvesting seed, spreading woodchips, pruning, and watering.  Tools are provided, but please bring gloves, water, and anything else...

Help us plug some host plants and weed out unwanted ones in the Preservation Trust's habitat plots created for the Island Marble Butterfly on San Juan Island. You’ll learn loads about the butterfly, current management strategies, and results of some of the fascinating research currently underway on this highly rare and endemic species. Two sessions,...

Join us Wednesday, October 25th @ 2PM (EST) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the availability of webinars and office hours to share information and address questions about the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP). This competitive grant pilot program provides up to $65 million funding support to agricultural employers for...

We invite you to learn about AgWest Farm Credit's AgVision Program. AgVision champions efforts to support the success of young, beginning, and small ag producers, from serving new entrants in agriculture through the New Producer Grant to focusing on specialized loan programs and more. Join Jesika Harper for this virtual event! Jesika Harper is the...

Dirt Capital Partners works with farmers to provide long-term secure land access. Join us to learn about Dirt's model, including leases with purchase options, joint venture structures, and mortgages. Join Amanda and Martin for this virtual event. Amanda Zakharov is the Director of Investment for Dirt Capital Partners, focused on sourcing, underwriting, and closing new...