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:
21 Acres, Woodinville
Agricultural and Environmental Learning Center
The Farm at 21 Acres is used for research, experimentation and education, while producing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for sale through local direct marketing avenues. Visitors will tour the farm and future site of the multi-purpose Agriculture Center, with a focus on urban farming, green technology, and building community support in urban areas for a traditionally rural enterprise. Participants will learn about the construction of the permanent farmers market, integration of animal husbandry into an urban setting and the community gardens on site. (Sustainable) WSU BIOAg site
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 |
Aug 18, 2008 from 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm |
| Where | 21 Acres |
| Contact Name | Nancy Allen |
| Contact Email | nancy@tilthproducers.org |
| Contact Phone | 206-442-7620 |
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