workshops

In an effort to help local ranchers capitalize on the nation’s smallest beef herd is more than six decades, University of Idaho beef experts will hold a series of workshops next month.   The Heifer Development Workshops, which kick of Wednesday November 6th in Washington County, will cover how to select better heifers, effective and economical heifer development and strategies for improved reprodu

The Washington State Farmers Market Association has opened registration up for their 2018 training workshops.   There are two days of seminars for each workshop. One in Renton February 10th and March 12th and then in Spokane on April 6th and 7th.  ...

Blue Mountain Community College is offering two days of workshops for producers or farm workers.   The workshops are non-credit, three-hour sessions designed to enhance skills in welding, irrigaton systems, soil and farm safety.   The cost is $30 for each session with two on Monday, November 27th and two on Tuesday, November 28th.   ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is hosting three workshops in the Yakima Valley to help small- and mid-sized farmers explore local opportunities.   Laura Raymond, a Commerce Specialist with the Small Farm and Direct Marketing Program said there is a movement that farmers need to tap into.  ...

Washington State University will be hosting three workshops on caring for vineyards through the seasons at the Snohomish County Extension starting April 9th.   Kate Halstead says there will be a real focus on a hands-on experience because, “There’s just no replacement for seeing and doing. You can have the mos...