Whatcom Farm Expo
Save the date for the 2024 Whatcom Farm Expo!
Join us on Saturday March 2nd, 2024, at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, for the 8th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo! Doors will be open from 9am to 2pm for you to wander and learn about all the resources available to you, from local organizations to businesses and community groups.
The Whatcom Farm Expo is an annual free event hosted by the Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public Works. Visitors wander and learn about all the resources available to you, from local organizations to businesses and community groups. Local speakers give presentations on topics related to all aspects of farming. Sign up for our E-News to stay up to get announcements for the 2024 Whatcom Farm Expo and our other events!
For more information on the event, or to be an exhibitor, contact whatcomfarmexpo@whatcomcd.org
2024 Seminar & Demo Schedule
9:30 AM
Chick Chat: a Conversation about Chickens & their Care
Suzanne Chandler, Flower Feather Farm
10:00 AM
Introduction to Beekeeping: Backyards & Beyond
Les Scott, Les's Bees & member of Mt. Baker Beekeepers Association
10:30 AM
Successful Livestock Ownership for Families
Lynda Williams, WSU Ext 4H Coordinator
11:00 AM - Demonstration
Hoof Care & Trimming with Goats
Marie Hegarty, Fair Cow’s Path Farm
11:00 AM - Demonstration
Tractors; Service & Maintenance with Q & A
Doug Bajema, Brim Tractor
11:50 AM - Demonstration
Making the Big Cuts: Apple & Pear Pruning 101
Maia Binhammer, Cloud Mountain Farm Center
11:50 AM - Demonstration
Tractors; Service & Maintenance with Q & A
Doug Bajema, Brim Tractor
12:45 PM
Pathways to Organic Certification: Finding what Fits Best for your Farm
Nathanael Gonzales, Rodale Institute
Brenda Book, WSDA
This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J89801 to the Washington State Department of Health. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.