Upcoming Events
- August 22nd
Double S Country Horse Fair and EXPO—Bow, WA
to learn more visit
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1o6cb/NWHSJuly2010/resources/10.htm
- September 18th—Whatcom
County Waterweeks event
Join the WCD at Bellewood Acres apple orchard for farm and stream tours, educational activities and more. http://whatcomwin.org/
- Sustainable Small Acreage Farming and Ranching Class
Offered this fall through WSU Whatcom County Extension
This 11 week class offers an overview of potential small acreage farming and ranching enterprises and production systems. Topics covered include sustainable farming practices, whole farm planning, direct marketing, integrated pest management, soil management, and much more!
The course includes classroom lectures, guest speakers from farmers and industry experts as well as farm tours. Participants make connections with successful sustainable farmers and community resource people.
When: Tuesdays 6 – 9 PM, September 21 to November 30, 2010
(plus 2-3 weekend farm visits)
Where: WSU Whatcom County Extension
1000 N. Forest St., Bellingham
Cost: $250 per person / family / farm (includes course materials)
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
To register, or for more information, go to the website: http://whatcom.wsu.edu/CultivatingSuccess/
Contact Colleen Burrows at cburrows@wsu.edu or at (360) 676-6736
- Oct. 23, 2010-- Make a Difference Day --join NSEA and the Whatcom Conservation
District at Hovander Homestead Park for a stream restoration planting along the Nooksack River. Details TBA.
