Farm Walks - 2008

Washington State University Small Farms Team Present:

2008 Farm Walk Series

Farmer-to-Farmer: Passing on the Wisdom

This months featured farm:
Alm Hill Gardens, Everson                                   
www.almhillgardens.com  and
www.growingwashington.org

Diversified Production, Transitioning to Cooperative Ownership
(in Spanish & English)

During the tour of this 35-year old diversified, fresh-market farm, the Alm Hill Gardens team will cover season extension (using greenhouses and high tunnels), crop diversity (annuals and perennials), berry production, and direct marketing strategies.  Research taking place on the farm in coordination with WSU will be highlighted, including integrated pest management and field trials of several varieties of fruits and vegetables. A new cooperative agreement being forged between the owners, the farmers, and a new generation of farmers will be discussed. This Farm Walk will be offered in both English and Spanish. (Sustainable)

2008 Farm Walks

For the fifth year, Tilth Producers of Washington and Washington State University's Small Farms Team have organized a series of educational Farm Walks for growers. Farm Walks bring growers and agricultural specialists together to learn from working farms across Washington.
 
Together you will:

• Observe problems and solutions firsthand.
• Share your knowledge.
• Discover new tools and techniques for organic and sustainable farm management!

 
Each Farm Walk includes a tour led by the host farmer, a booklet of handouts, and onsite specialists to serve as resources.
 
Farm Walk Logistics

• All Farm Walks are from Noon – 3:30pm; lunch from 12- 12:30
• Beverages are provided – please bring a brown bag lunch
• Driving directions and more information available at www.tilthproducers.org

 
Cost is $10 for Tilth Producers members; $15 for non-members. 
Register on-site or pre-register by mailing a check with your farm walk choice(s) to Tilth Producers, PO Box 85056, Seattle, WA  98145. 
Tilth Producers Membership ($45 regular or $30 low-income) is encouraged.  Member benefits include a subscription to Tilth Producers Quarterly, a state-wide Directory of organic growers and resources, discounts for farm walks and the annual conference, free listing on Tilth Intern Placement Service and optional email notices on important agricultural issues.
 
For more information contact:  Nancy Allen (206) 442-7620, nancy@tilthproducers.org or Michel Wiman (509) 663-8181 X 235, mbrockington@wsu.edu.
 
Farm Walks are jointly sponsored by Tilth Producers of Washington & WSU Small Farms Team
 
WSU programs are available to all without discrimination. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation while participating in events may call WSU's Small Farms Program at (253) 445-4565. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site.

What	Social Event
When	Jul 28, 2008 from 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm
Where	Alm Hill Gardens, Everson , WA
Contact Name	Nancy Allen
Contact Email	nancy@tilthproducers.org
Contact Phone	206-442-7620
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