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SUMMARY:Lopez Farm Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Farms\, Food\, & Community\nThere is something for everyone during Farm Tours of the San Juans. From educational presentations and delicious foods\, to free kids activities\, pressing cider\, and lots of farm animals! Paid and free events. \nFull Details & Host Farms
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/lopez-farm-tours/
LOCATION:Lopez Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Orcas Farm Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Farms\, Food\, & Community\nThere is something for everyone during Farm Tours of the San Juans. From educational presentations and delicious foods\, to free kids activities\, pressing cider\, and lots of farm animals! Paid and free events. \nFull Details & Host Farms
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/orcas-farm-tours/
LOCATION:Orcas Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:San Juan Farm Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Farms\, Food\, & Community\nThere is something for everyone during Farm Tours of the San Juans. From educational presentations and delicious foods\, to free kids activities\, pressing cider\, and lots of farm animals! Paid and free events. \nFull Details & Host Farms
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/san-juan-farm-tours/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Washington State Sheep Producers Lambing School
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URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/2024-washington-state-sheep-producers-lambing-school-2/
LOCATION:Feustel Farms
CATEGORIES:News,Registration
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SUMMARY:2024 Washington State Sheep Producers Lambing School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/2024-washington-state-sheep-producers-lambing-school/
LOCATION:Martinez Lambing Camp
CATEGORIES:News,Registration
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SUMMARY:WA State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects that will improve the economic viability\, social impacts\, or environmental sustainability of their farm businesses and/or community. \nThe goal of these grants is to enhance the operations of farmers practicing responsible and progressive methods such as sustainable soil management\, crop diversification\, habitat preservation\, climate change mitigation and environmentally-safe waste management practices.   \n Applications due by Mon.\, Feb. 19\, 2024!  \nEligibility Requirements  \nNote: An individual farm business is not eligible to receive more than $20\,000 over a five-year period. This grant program is open to all Washington State farmers who:  \n\nCurrently employ or are adopting practices that follow regenerative\, sustainable\, and/or organic principles (this includes conventional farms that are transitioning into organic\, sustainable\, or regenerative production). \nHave been in business for at least two years. \nAre seeking to improve and/or expand their operation\, improve environmental impacts\, or become a more sustainable business. \nPrevious grantees are eligible to apply but priority will be given to new applicants. Please review all grant materials and FAQ on the website athttps://tilthalliance.org/our-work/wa-farming-agriculture/washington-state-organic-sustainable-farming-fund/
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/wa-state-organic-sustainable-farming-fund-2024/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:SoilCon 2024
DESCRIPTION:WSU Puyallup will host the February 8\, 2024 SoilCon event focused on diversified organic systems.  We are very excited to welcome featured speakers Helen Attowe and Dr. Dani Gelardi.  Helen is a farmer and author of the recently published book\, The Ecological Farm. Dr. Gelardi is Senior Soil Scientist at WSDA\, leading the agency’s portion of the Washington Soil Health Initiative. There will also be a producer panel focused on livestock integration\, discussion of long-term soil health research\, and an equipment tour. \nSee the attached flyer for more information and register for WSU Puyallup SoilCon here. \nDetails for all SoilCon events can be found at https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/events/ \nFeb 6\, SoilCon: Global Perspectives (online only) \nFeb 8\, SoiCon: Diversified Organic (WSU Puyallup) \nFeb 13\, SoilCon: Irrigated Perennials (WSU Prosser) \nFeb 15\, SoilCon: NW Washington Annuals (WSU Mount Vernon) \nFeb 20\, SoilCon: Dryland (Lincoln County Fairgrounds) \nAll events are also available online
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/soilcon-2024/
CATEGORIES:News,Registration
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SUMMARY:Job Opening at the San Juan Island Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Open until filled. To apply please contact SJIFARMERSMARKET@GMAIL.COM
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/job-opening-at-the-san-juan-island-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Brickworks Event Center\, 150 Nichols Street\, Friday Harbor\, WA\, 98250\, United States
CATEGORIES:News
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ORGANIZER;CN="The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild":MAILTO:info@sjiagguild.com
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SUMMARY:Register Now: Holistic Financial Planning - Building Farm Profit into the Picture
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Small Farms Program is offering a course on Holistic Financial Planning! \nFrom Cornell Small Farms Program: “Have you been struggling to make your farm operation profitable without driving yourself into the ground? Our financial planning course will help you with the delicate balancing act that all farmers must succeed in: balancing healthy profits with healthy land and a healthy farm family and personal life. Take our Holistic Financial Planning online course and learn how to make financial decisions toward farm and family values and goals.” \nThis course is intended for farmers with at least one season of management experience and some record of their farm’s income and expenses (even if this information is stored on scraps of paper in a shoebox). This course will move at an intense pace\, with time to catch up at the end. If you have not yet started farming\, you are welcome to take the course\, but you may need to do extra legwork to research realistic potential expenses and income for your planned enterprises. \nIf you complete all aspects of this course\, you will: \n\nWrite a holistic farm and family goal that expresses what matters most\nPractice a framework for making decisions that moves you towards your goals\nCreate an annual budget that prioritizes your goals and limits your expenses\n\nThe bulk of the course happens on your own time\, with discussions\, readings\, and assignments in Teachable\, our online course platform. To add to the experience\, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — January 16 – February 20 on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. ET. These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one\, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing. \nMeet the Instructors: \nPhil Metzger is a farm and natural resources development consultant\, retired from a 31-year career as a Resource Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Phil instructs on various topics including: biological monitoring\, land planning\, farm\, personal & business financial planning\, goal setting\, and improved decision making. He is a certified educator of Holistic Management (HM) and has personally practiced HM for over 20 years. \nAllyson Angelini has a degree in Sustainable Agriculture from UMass Amherst and has worked on dozens of farms in New England and Italy. She owns and operates Full Heart Farm\, which she purchased in 2012 at the age of 24. She serves as a mentor for Holistic Management International and is a member of the National Young Farmers Coalition. Allyson was named one of CT Magazine’s 40 Under 40 in 2015\, as well as eWomen Network’s Emerging Leader of the Year for 2015. In BF 203\, Allyson shares the details of how she plans and manages her farm’s finances using Holistic Financial Planning. \nRegister Here: https://lists.cahnrs.wsu.edu/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/r/sjcfarmandfood/378479496790/info/sjiagguild.com/
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/register-now-holistic-financial-planning-building-farm-profit-into-the-picture/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Registration,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cornell Small Farms Programs-New Courses Starting in January!
DESCRIPTION:​Access to Capital​​ \nMondays: January 15 – February 19 \nIt can be very difficult to navigate the process of getting grants or loans\, especially if you did not come to farming with a background in finance. This course will cover the various aspects of seeking funding for a farm enterprise. \n​Vegetable Production II​ \nMondays: January 15 – February 19 \nContinue where Vegetable Production I leaves off – expand upon production from transplanting to harvest\, including information on in-season fertility\, integrated pest management\, weed control options\, harvesting strategies\, and tips for marketing your products. \n​ \n​Indoor Specialty Mushroom Production​​​ \nTuesdays: January 16 – February 20 \nMushrooms are an emerging niche crop and can easily be grown. This course trains new and experienced farmers in the background\, techniques\, marketing\, and economics of farm-scale indoor commercial production. \n​ \n​Mercados y Rentabilidad​ \nMartes: 16 de Enero – 20 de Febrero \n¿Tiene una idea para una empresa agrícola pero no está seguro de si es factible? Este curso le ayudará a explorar los mercados potenciales y la rentabilidad de sus ideas\, retomando el punto donde lo dejó BF 101: Como Iniciar su Negocios Agrícola. (Si no tomo BF 101\, no hay problema\, aun así puede tomar BF 102). \n​ \n​Goat Production​​ \nWednesdays: January 17 – February 21 \nInteresting in incorporating goats for dairy\, meat\, or fiber? Goats can function as a profitable stand-alone enterprise or can be integrated into your existing farm structure to provide a variety of products and make use of marginal lands that would otherwise go unused. \n​ \n​​Season Extension with High Tunnels​​ \nWednesdays: January 17 – February 21 \nAdding weeks to your growing season can mean attaining a premium for having products available well before (or long after) other local growers. This course will introduce you to unheated plastic-covered “high tunnels\,” covering cost\, management and more. \n​ \n​Sheep Production​​ \nWednesdays: January 17 – February 21 \nHave sheep or thinking about getting a flock? Producers of all experience levels will find something for them in this lively\, wide-ranging course. There is no one right way to raise sheep — this course covers many of these different options. \n​ \n​Soil Health​ \nWednesdays: January 17 – February 21 \nLearn how to develop a holistic approach to preserve and build healthy soil. The health and productivity of the soil forms the basis for any farm’s success\, profitability\, and ecological sustainability. \n\nOur program offers nearly three dozen online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed. Experienced farmers\, extension educators\, and agriculture service providers guide students through course content\, including weekly live webinars\, videos\, and resources. Our suite of online courses is offered on a user-friendly platform\, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also\, courses have tiered pricing based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone. \nNew additions to our online course suite include “Growing Uncommon Fruit\,” which will help you determine whether incorporating uncommon fruit into your operation is the right decision for you\, “Tree Fruit Scouting” on effective pest management\, and “Farm Strategies for Farmer Well-Being” on strategies to make your farm feel more manageable. \nIn addition to new courses\, we are expanding our Spanish-first online course offerings with our “BF 101: Cómo Iniciar su Negocio Agrícola\,” “BF 102: Mercados y Rentabilidad\,” and more coming soon. \nSee all course information here: \nhttps://smallfarmcourses.com/
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/cornell-small-farms-programs-new-courses-starting-in-january/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Registration,Workshop
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SUMMARY:VAPG Workshop with NABC
DESCRIPTION:  \nClick here to register for this virtual event!
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/vapg-workshop-with-nabc/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Taproot Community Kitchen Open House!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an afternoon of food\, education\, and some good old-fashioned “let’s gather together and have some fun” — Lopez style! We want to showcase what we’ve been up to\, provide tours of the kitchen\, a kitchen demo\, and fill you up with some yummy eats and treats. Please mark your calendars! Sunday\, December 11th from 2 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/taproot-community-kitchen-open-house/
LOCATION:Taproot Community Kitchen\, 1008 Dill Road\, Lopez Island\, WA
CATEGORIES:Food & Drinks
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SUMMARY:Land Bank Farmland Lease Opportunities on San Juan Island
DESCRIPTION:Request for proposals now open for Beaverton Marsh and Frazer Homestead Preserves.\nSAN JUAN COUNTY\, WA. December 11\, 2023 \nThe San Juan County Land Bank requests proposals from farmers or agricultural/food systems organizations interested in a long-term agricultural lease of its Frazer Homestead and/or Beaverton Marsh Preserves on San Juan Island. \nFrazer Homestead Preserve: This property includes up to 50 acres of farmland\, 40 of which is available for a long-term lease and 10 additional acres that may be available on a short-term basis. Recent agricultural uses consist of grazing\, haying\, and grain production. Water is currently limited to a half-acre pond for stock water equipped with a solar water pump. The farm is located next to American Camp National Park and allows scenic views across its pastures. The Land Bank’s goals for the Preserve include increasing the property’s agricultural productivity and infrastructure while maintaining its ecological and scenic qualities. \nBeaverton Marsh Preserve: This property includes up to 35 acres of farmland available for a long-term lease. Recent agricultural activities have included grazing and haying. There are two wells within the lease area that could support a smaller area irrigated crops and/or livestock water. The farm borders Roche Harbor Road and several hundred acres of conserved wetland\, marsh\, and forest lands. The Land Bank’s goals for the Preserve include increasing the property’s agricultural productivity and infrastructure while maintaining its ecological and scenic qualities. \nRequest for Proposal Information Packets can be viewed online at https://sjclandbank.org/news/.  \nFor application form\, please contact Charlie Behnke\, Agriculture Coordinator\, at charlieb@sjclandbank.org or 360-830-7340.  \nWritten proposals will be due on February 29\, 2024. Mail to 350 Court Street #6\, Friday Harbor\, WA 98250 or drop off at 328 Caines Street in Friday Harbor or email to charlieb@sjclandbank.org \nMedia Contact: Tanja Williamson\, Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator\, tanjaw@sjclandbank.org\, 360-378-4402
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/land-bank-farmland-lease-opportunities-on-san-juan-island/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:4-H International Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H International Exchange Program applications for going abroad are due Dec. 10th. Opportunities for hosting an exchange student here in San Juan County for 4 weeks during the summer are also available. For youth living abroad\, 4-8 weeks outbound experiences are available to 4-Hers who are 12-18 years old. 4-Hers can experience living overseas in the following countries: Costa Rica\, Argentina\, Norway\, Japan\, South Korea and Taiwan. For more information visit\nhttps://www.states4hexchange.org/summer-outbound/\nhttps://www.states4hexchange.org/apply/go-abroad/\n\nOR contact Jennifer Krembs\, 4-H Coordinator jennifer.krembs@wsu.edu or call 360-350-2209
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/4-h-international-exchange-program/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with NABC
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to learn about Food Safety Plans with Northwest Agriculture Business Center’s Sera Hartman. This session will provide a brief introduction to developing food safety plans and is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand food businesses\, and all others who\nprepare and distribute food. We will work through the questions on a basic food safety plan template\, using this valuable risk management tool to jumpstart your own food safety plan. \nClick to register for this virtual event.  \nSera Hartman\, PMP is a certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). As one of NABC’s Project Managers\, she has coached both food hubs and individual farms on food\nsafety basics and the thought process behind evaluating risk and establishing\nmitigation processes. \nNABC\nNorthwest Agriculture Business Center\nFor more information\, please contact: emily@agbizcenter.org\nThe Regional Food System Partnership is a project of the Northwest Agriculture Business Center\, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/lunch-and-learn-with-nabc/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T120000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fieldwork-Turtleback Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Help Steward Your Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve! \nVolunteer alongside Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust staff as we take advantage of fall’s cooler days. Activities include planting Garry oak acorns and native wildflowers\, performing trail maintenance\, and invasive plant control. \nBe sure to dress for the weather and bring snacks/water if needed. \nWe’ll meet at the South Turtleback Mountain Preserve parking area and work from 9am to Noon. \nRSVP to Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-378-4402. \n 
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/first-friday-fieldwork-turtleback-mountain-2/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T170000
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SUMMARY:WSDA Infrastructure Grants are Open! Due November 15th
DESCRIPTION:The WSDA invites you to apply for the Infrastructure Grant. \nThe Local Food System Infrastructure Grant program’s goal ‘is to support local food supply chains and market access for farms\, ranches\, food processors\, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain. This includes planning\, equipment\, and facilities that support on-farm post-harvest handling\, aggregation\, processing\, manufacturing\, storing\, distribution\, and sale of Washington grown\, caught\, and raised foods.’ \nFind out more here. Grants are due November 15. Please reach out to emily@agbizcenter.org if you’re a farmer or cooperative looking for technical support to apply.
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/wsda-infrastructure-grants-are-open-due-november-15th/
LOCATION:WSDA
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics - Orcas Island
DESCRIPTION:Islanders interested in a career in Bookkeeping or Accounting are invited to join an introductory class offered by the EDC and led by Jazmin Cicotti of Avid Accounting. \nThe program will be held Saturdays\, November 4 and 11\, 2023\, in Eastsound\, WA. \nLearn more and apply here!
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/bookkeeping-and-accounting-basics-orcas-island/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:Orcas Island Library
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T140000
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics - Orcas Island
DESCRIPTION:Islanders interested in a career in Bookkeeping or Accounting are invited to join an introductory class offered by the EDC and led by Jazmin Cicotti of Avid Accounting. \nThe program will be held Saturdays\, November 4 and 11\, 2023\, in Eastsound\, WA. \nLearn more and apply here!
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/bookkeeping-and-accounting-basics-orcas-island/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:Orcas Island Library
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T120000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fieldwork-Turtleback Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Help Steward Your Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve! \nVolunteer alongside Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust staff as we take advantage of fall’s cooler days. Activities include planting Garry oak acorns and native wildflowers\, performing trail maintenance\, and invasive plant control. \nBe sure to dress for the weather and bring snacks/water if needed. \nWe’ll meet at the South Turtleback Mountain Preserve parking area and work from 9am to Noon. \nRSVP to Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-378-4402. \n 
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/first-friday-fieldwork-turtleback-mountain/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231018T231657Z
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SUMMARY:October Lunch and Learn with Dirt Capital Partners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Amanda and Martin for this virtual event. \nAmanda Zakharov is the Director of Investment for Dirt Capital Partners\, focused on sourcing\, underwriting\, and closing new transactions. She lives in Phoenix and is attempting to cure and\nbrine her backyard olives. \nMartín Lemos is the Director of Impact & Agriculture for Dirt Capital Partners where he leads the firm’s impact strategy and provides support to farms in its portfolio. He lives in New York City where he visits the Egyptian wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a biweekly basis. \nClick Here to register!
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/october-lunch-and-learn-with-dirt-capital-partners/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231018T230549Z
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SUMMARY:October Lunch and Learn with AgWest Farm Credit!
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to learn about AgWest Farm Credit’s AgVision Program.\nAgVision 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! \nJesika Harper is the Vice President of AGVision. She has worked for AgWest FC for 11 years and in the agriculture industry for over 20 years. She was raised on a small family farm in central Washington and lives in north Idaho on a family homestead. \nClick here to register for this virtual event.
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/october-lunch-and-learn-with-agwest-farm-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231024T231145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T231145Z
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SUMMARY:USDA Informational Webinar for Farm Labor Pilot
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, October 25th @ 2PM (EST)\nThe 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). \nThis competitive grant pilot program provides up to $65 million funding support to agricultural employers for implementing robust labor standards to promote a safe\, healthy work environment for both U.S. workers and workers hired from Northern Central American countries under the seasonal H-2A visa program. The purpose of the FLSP program is to improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency by addressing challenges agricultural employers face with labor shortages and instability. \nUpcoming FLSP Webinar | October 25  \nUSDA recommends all interested applicants register for at least one of the scheduled FLSP webinars to better understand the basic program requirements\, eligibility\, and key components that impact an applicant’s award level and competitiveness. In addition\, some webinars target populations that may face unique challenges in accessing the grant or participating in the H-2A program for the first time. \nRegister Here
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/usda-informational-webinar-for-farm-labor-pilot/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231019T000456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T000456Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer: Gardening for Butterflies 2 Sessions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTwo sessions\, both held on the same day. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 10/25/2023\nTime: 10:00am–1:00pm and 1:30-4:30\nLocation: Various locations around San Juan Island. Meet at Red Mill Farm.\nBring: Work gloves\, water (tools\, equipment\, and treats provided)\nLeader: SJPT Special Projects Director Kathleen Lewis\n\nQuestions? Email Jack Russillo\, SJPT Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator \nPlease note: \n\nThis event is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. (You can join the waiting list when you sign up if capacity has been reached. If there are cancellations\, we will contact the next in line as soon as possible.)\nAll participants are required to sign an SJPT liability waiver. Please ensure that everyone you register\, including yourself\, has filled out our online waiver in English or en Español (required as part of the registration process).\n\nRegister Here for session one. 10:00-1:00 \nRegister Here for session two. 1:30-4:30
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/volunteer-gardening-for-butterflies-2-sessions/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231020T224927Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Agricultural Summit - October 22nd Deadline!
DESCRIPTION:Two more days to get you proposals submitted for the 2024 Agricultural Summit. \nTo learn more click here: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ag-summit/
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/2024-agricultural-summit-october-22nd-deadline/
CATEGORIES:News
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ORGANIZER;CN="WSU San Juan County Extension":MAILTO:sji.agsummit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T235056Z
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SUMMARY:Salish Seeds Project-Third Thursday Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION: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 you may need for the morning.  As an added bonus\, volunteers can take home any “orphan” plants on hand. \nThe Salish Seeds Project is a joint program of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust. Click here to learn more. \nOctober’s tasks will include weeding and fall clean-up in the nursery and in the shed making some seed packets.  \nRegistration is required. R.S.V.P. to Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org .
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/salish-seeds-project-third-thursday-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231004T011201Z
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SUMMARY:SOIL BIOLOGY & COMPOST WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:For commercial growers in the San Juan Islands. Hosted by Saturn’s Return Inn + Farm\, and GroundWork Soil Lab\nOctober 14th\, 9am-1pm\nTickets $50.00 Scholarships available. \nSaturn’s Return Inn + Farm 2687 West Valley Road https://www.saturnsreturn.com/about \n 
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/soil-biology-compost-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231011T002033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T002034Z
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SUMMARY:Taproot Kitchen- Learn How To Start Your Own Value Added Food Business!
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nDay One (Wednesday\, October 11) will focus on product development for value-added foods.\nDay Two (Thursday\, October 12) will focus on developing a food safety plan.\n\nRSVP for one or both days to reserve your spot.  And please share!\n\n\nSign up for a FREE workshop on Value-Added Product Development held on Wednesday\, October 11 at the Lopez Grange \nSign up for a FREE workshop on Food Safety held on Thursday\, October 12 at the Lopez Grange
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/taproot-kitchen-more-fantastic-food-moments-on-lopez-2/
LOCATION:Taproot Community Kitchen\, 1008 Dill Road\, Lopez Island\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20231011T001836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T004838Z
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SUMMARY:Taproot Kitchen- Learn How To Start Your Own Value Added Food Business!
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nDay One (Wednesday\, October 11) will focus on product development for value-added foods.\nDay Two (Thursday\, October 12) will focus on developing a food safety plan.\n\nRSVP for one or both days to reserve your spot.  And please share!\n\n\nSign up for a FREE workshop on Value-Added Product Development held on Wednesday\, October 11 at the Lopez Grange \nSign up for a FREE workshop on Food Safety held on Thursday\, October 12 at the Lopez Grange
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/taproot-kitchen-learn-how-to-start-your-own-value-added-food-business/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115454
CREATED:20230824T012536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T012536Z
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SUMMARY:San Juan Island Farm Tours-Save The Dates!
DESCRIPTION:There is something for everyone during Farm Tours of the San Juans.  From educational presentations and delicious foods\, to free kids activities\, pressing cider\, and lots of farm animals. Paid and free events. \n Join us September 22-24th!  For the San Juan Tour this year these wonderful farms will be participating. \nAurora Farms \nAmaro Farms \nSaltaire Vineyards \nPelindaba Lavender Farm \nSweet Earth Farm \nThe Farm at Krystal Acres \nSan Juan Island Distillery – Westcott Bay Cider \nMadrone Cellar’s and Cider \nSaturn’s Return \n  \nDetails and maps coming soon! \n  \n 
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/san-juan-island-farm-tours-save-the-dates/2023-09-24/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Farm Dinner,Farm Tour,Farmers Market,Food & Drinks,News,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild":MAILTO:info@sjiagguild.com
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