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October 10
The Science of Biochar Nate Stacey, the Farm Program Director at Tilth Alliance, will discuss the use of biochar as a soil amendment, including the benefits and drawbacks of this popular strategy. He received a PhD in soil science from Washington State University and has investigated biochar as a soil amendment and compost feedstock.The Science of BiocharRead More -
October 14
Biochar Hands-On How-To Workshop Following up the Science of Biochar webinar will be a demonstration workshop of an at home do-it-yourself biochar reactor production process. Workshop participants will learn how to make their own small kilns using simple materials.Biochar Hands-On How-To WorkshopRead More
Recorded past farm events and workshops
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Getting Started with Conservation Minded Poultry Production
Original recording - February 23, 2023
Site Preparation for Pollinator Habitat Establishment
Original recording - December 1, 2022
Presentation resources can be found here.
Liming Application Workshop: Decreasing Soil Acidity to Improve Forage and Crop Production
Original recording - October 29, 2022
Surviving Winter: Band-aids to Apply Now, Things to Plan for this Summer for Your Livestock Farm
Original Recording - February 8, 2022
Presentation slides can be found here.
Improving Soil Fertility with Cover Crops and Organic Amendments
Soil Testing and Interpreting Your Soil Test Results
Original Recording - January 25, 2022
Presentation slides and additional resources can be found here.
WSU Summer Cover Crop Fields Trials at Four Elements Farm
Original Recording - September 24, 2021
Presentation slides and additional resources can be found here.
Hay Forage Trials Farm Tour
Original Recording - September 24, 2021
Presentation slides and additional resources can be found here.
Roy Cattle and Horse Pasture Management Farm Tour
Original Recording - May 25, 2021
No-Till Pasture Seeding Tour and Drill Training
Original Recording - May 11, 2021
Fertilizing Pastures and Hay Fields with Manure and Organic Amendments
Original Recording - April 15, 2021
Presentation slides and additional resources can be found here.
Growing Your Farm: How To Develop Your Farm Property
Working with Pierce County Planning and Public Works: Design and Permit Requirements
Original Recording - March 16, 2021
Presentation slides with active links can be found here.
Forage Management and Growing Alternative Fodders on Small Acreage, Part 2
Original Recording - March 9, 2021
Winter Mud and Manure Management
Original Recording - January 28, 2021
Presentation slides and additional resources can be found here.
Preparing For A Successful Grazing Season
Original Recording - March 21, 2019
Growing Alternative Forage and Fodder Crops, Part 1
Original Recording - March 21, 2019
Additional recordings of past Partner workshops
Getting Started with Pasture Management
Original Recording - June 30, 2020
Advanced Pasture Management
Original Recording - August 20, 2020
How to Begin Managing Your Livestock Manure
Original Recording - July 28, 2020
Addressing Mud Management and Heavy Use Areas
Original Recording - August 25, 2020
Soil Health Virtual Farm Showcase
Original Recording - August 20, 2020
Is Wholesaling Right For You?
Original Recording - March 18, 2020
Marketing Your Farm
Original Recording - December 22, 2020
Farm Resilience and COVID-19 in Washington
Original Recording - March 18, 2020
First Annual Cover Crop Round Table
Original Recording - March 2019