
Farm Speaker Series
Upcoming Events
- Thu, Jun 08RSVP for Event LocationJun 08, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMRSVP for Event LocationJoin us, as part of our 2023 Farm Speaker Series, for a walking tour of Empyrean Farm while learning more about disaster preparedness & local wildfire threats. Topics include local resources on wildfire hazards, mitigating risk on your property, help building your evacuation plan, & farm logistics.
- Thu, Jul 13RSVP for Event Location
- Thu, Aug 17RSVP for Event Location
- Thu, Sep 14RSVP for Event Location
- Thu, Oct 05RSVP for Event LocationOct 05, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMRSVP for Event LocationJoin us, as part of our 2023 Farm Speaker Series, this October to learn all about best management practices for winter! The event will include presentations from experts and peers on funding best management practices, reducing mud in winterization areas, and more!

Listen to local Whatcom County farmers, as they share how they manage their pastures to increase yields, improve soil health and grow a high quality forage for their animals. Each episode showcases how various farms adapt their management for grass growth. Whether you are raising horses, beef, sheep or goats, healthy pastures are a vital component of your farm’s success. Overcome pasture challenges and grow thriving, nutritious pastures for your animals! For the full Virtual Pasture Tour playlist visit our YouTube channel.

Below are links to videos of the previous Farm Speaker Series talks:
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A Different Kind of Prep Time for Farm Disaster Preparedness
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Optimize your pasture management; talk nutrients and forage growth with a local agronomist
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Competition or Co-opetition; How local farms are cooperating to provide opportunity for all
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Farm Funding Opportunities; Grants, incentives and costshare
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Farms to Tables; marketing and sales from the perspective of direct market farmers
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Vet's Corner; working with a large animal vet to improve herd health
Below are links to videos of other virtual presentations that may be of interest to you:
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