Farming and organics get-togethers for January and February

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Farming and organics get-togethers for January and February

January 1st, 2009 | Add a Comment

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By Mark Musick

January 7
Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Food
Portland, OR
www.powells.com/events/#2540
7:30 PM, Powell’s Books, 1005 W Burnside St. Dr Lisa Weasel, a biology professor at Portland State, will read from and discuss Food Fray, a new book on genetic engineering that includes information on Oregon Physicians for Corporate Responsibility Campaign for Safe Food’s efforts to restricting rBGH and biopharm crops.

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January 8
Future of Farming in King County
Woodinville, WA
http://tinyurl.com/FutureFarming
7:00-9:00 PM, Carol Edwards Center Madrona Rm, 17401 133rd. The first of four meetings on the future of agriculture in King County. Sponsored by the King County Agriculture Commission, subsequent meetings are scheduled for Carnation (January 22), Auburn (February 12), and Enumclaw (March 12). People unable to attend can share their thoughts via an online questionnaire linked Here. For more information contact Steve Evans at 206-296-7824; or email: steve.evans@kingcounty.gov.

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January 10
Washington Legislative Workshop
Seattle, WA
www.wecprotects.org/events/legislative-workshop
9:30 AM – 2:15 PM, Seattle Pacific University, Gwinn Room. Environmental Priorities Coalition workshop to prepare for upcoming legislative session. Cost: $20 with lunch, $10 without. Register online via the weblink above, or call 206-631-2607.

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January 10-11
Willamette Valley Permaculture Design Course
Eugene, OR
www.cascadiapermaculture.com/WVPDC09Weekends.html
8:30 AM-5:30 PM, Dharmalaya Center. The first of a six-weekend design certification course with Jude Hobbs of the Cascadia Permaculture Institute and guest instructors. Cost: $575.00 – $525.00 (sliding scale). Register via weblink above. For more information contact Denise-Christine at 541-688-1442; or email: cascadiapc@gmail.com.

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January 12-March 30, 2009
Cultivating Success—Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Everett, WA
http://snohomish.wsu.edu/ag/workshops/cultivatingsuccess09.pdf (pdf)
6:00-9:00 PM, University Center at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. Twelve-week course on business planning, direct marketing, financing, and legal issues of managing a successful agricultural enterprise. Cost: $250; pre-registration required. For more information contact Karie Christensen at 425-338-2400; or email: klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu.

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January 13
What is a CSA?
Bremerton, WA
www.kitsapag.org
7:00-9:00 PM, Norm Dicks Government Center Auditorium, 345 6th St. The January meeting of the Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance will include a discussion of the benefits and opportunities in Community Supported Agriculture. For more information call 360-779-6523; or email: info@kitsapag.org.

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January 22
Future of Farming in King County
Woodinville, WA
http://tinyurl.com/FutureFarming
7:00-9:00 PM, Carol Edwards Center Madrona Rm, 17401 133rd St. The second of four meetings on the future of agriculture in King County. Sponsored by the King County Agriculture Commission, subsequent meetings are scheduled for Auburn (February 12) and Enumclaw (March 12). You can also share your thoughts via an online questionnaire linked Here. For more information contact Steve Evans at 206-296-7824; or email: steve.evans@kingcounty.gov.

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January 23
Sweet Cherry Production in High Tunnels
Mt Vernon, WA
http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/FruitHorticulture/calendar/details.asp?event=2254
8:30 AM-3:00 PM, WSU NW Washington Research & Extension Center, 16650 SR 536. Workshop on the potential for production of sweet cherries using high tunnel culture and new ideas for pruning, training and mechanical harvest. For more information contact Jacky King at 360-848-6130 or kingjack@wsu.edu.

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January 27
Gardeners & Global Warming
Seattle, WA
http://tinyurl.com/BackyardHabitat
6:30-8:00 PM Workshop; 8:00-9:00 PM Become a trainer (optional). Woodland Park Zoo Education Center, N 50th St & Fremont Ave N. Learn about the impacts of global warming on the environment and how gardening can protect plants and animals. Based on National Wildlife Foundation’s Gardener’s Guide to Global Warming. Cost: free, but RSVP via this Link. For more information contact Courtney Sullivan at 206-285-8707 X 108; or email: sullivanc@nwf.org.

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January 28
Seattle Tilth Reunion Dinner & Annual Members’ Meeting
Seattle, WA
www.seattletilth.org/events/reuniondinner
6:30-9:00 PM, Good Shepherd Center Chapel (fourth floor), 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. Annual reunion for Seattle Tilth founders, volunteers, members and staff—past and present—to celebrate the value of their work in the city and the region. Reflect on the past year’s achievements and explore opportunities for the coming year. Cost: Free. Bring your favorite dish to share. For more information contact Liza Burke at 206-633-5045; or email: lizaburke@seattletilth.org.

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January 30
Farmers Market Annual Conference
Puyallup, WA
www.wafarmersmarkets.com
Puyallup Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 110 9th Ave SW. Conference flyer and registration form available via the weblink above. For more information contact Jackie Aitchison at 206-706-5198; or email: info@wafarmersmarkets.com.

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February 10-12
Creating a Sustainable Future for Agriculture in the Pacific Northwest
Richland WA
http://csanr.wsu.edu/calendar/details.asp?event=2272
Plan a sustainable future for Pacific Northwest agriculture and rural communities. Cosponsors include WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources BIOAg Program, the Washington Sustainable Food & Farming Network, Rural Roots, and the Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association. Cost: $150 by January 15; $175 after January 15. For more information contact Don Nelson at 509-335-2922; or email: nelsond@wsu.edu.

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February 19
Environmental Lobby Day
Olympia, WA
www.pugetsound.org/programs/policy/lobbyday09/lobbyday09
8:45 AM-5:30 PM, United Churches, 110 11th Ave E. Meet with legislators to promote the agenda of the Environmental Priorities Coalition. Cost: $15, includes an advocacy toolkit and lunch. For more information contact Rein Attemann at 206-382-7005 X 213; or email rattemann@pugetsound.org.

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February 22-March 8
Pacific Northwest Permaculture Design Course
Belfair, WA
www.friendsofthetrees.net
Sahale Learning Center, Kitsap Peninsula. Two-week residential permaculture design course with instructors Michael Pilarski and Laura Sweaney. Guest presenters include: Larry Korn, editor of the English translation of The One Straw Revolution, Marisha Auerbach – Herb’n Wisdom, Jenny Bell – Wilder Institute, Albert Postema – Earthwise Excavation, John Henrickson – Wild Thyme Farm, and John Hoff – Goodenough Community. Cost: $700 plus accommodations. For more information contact Laura Sweaney at 206-369-7590; or email: lauraflora@msn.com.

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February 26-28
Organicology 2009!
Portland, OR
www.tilth.org/organicology
DoubleTree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St. The three-day event open with an Organic Seed Production Intensive and will feature workshops, trade show, great food, music, and organic spirit. Keynote speakers will include Paul Roberts, author of The End of Food, and Vandana Shiva, author of Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace. Sponsored by Oregon Tilth, Organically Grown Company, Organic Seed Alliance, and the Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association. See conference website for program and registration details. For more information call Oregon Tilth at 503-378-0690.

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November 13-15
Tilth Producers of Washington Annual Conference
Yakima, WA
www.tilthproducers.org
Mark your calendars!

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