See our CALENDAR OF EVENTS for upcoming programs and workshops.
| Ag Safety |
Snohomish County Weather Data -2009-2012 spring and summer
Impact of Flooding on Organic Food and Fields - University of Minnesota
On-Farm Composting of Large Animal Mortalities
Pesticide Education for Applicators - Recertification and Pre-license training -- some classes are now available on line.
BSE- [Mad Cow Disease] - Information and links are at http://animalag.wsu.edu/BSE.htm
County Programs
Consumer Information
- From the Heart of Washington - Find local produce, recipes, ag events, etc.
- Puget Sound Fresh - Guide to Farms and Farmer's Markets . Includes U-Pick Pumpkin Farms
- Northwest Agricultural Business Center - Information on local ag/family events, products, resources and business support.
- U-Cut Holiday Trees - Puget Sound Christmas Tree Ass'n
Production Information
- Ag Research Service - USDA
- Ag Weathernet - The Stanwood station is now operational.
- Analytical Laboratories and Consultants Serving Agriculture in the Pacific Northwest - INSTRUCTIONS. Downloadable PDF HERE
- Beekeeping
- Center
for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR)
- Compost in Agriculture - Facts for Agricultural Compost Application
- Compost Outreach Project Video (6:45)
- Conservation
and Stewardship Tools for Landowners - WSU
King County Extension
- Disaster
Assistance Programs- USDA
- Marketing Reports - The "GrowServ Web Site"
- Natural Resources
- Northwest Berry & Grape Information Net
- Organic Agriculture Information website
- Organic Farming Compliance Handbook - materials for use by agricultural professionals interested in what methods, materials, and practices are compatible and consistent with organic standards
- Snohomish Conservation District
- Snohomish County Weather Data -2009 - 2012 spring through summer
- Small Farm and Direct Marketing - WSDA
- Washington Production Information & Ag Census
- Washington Agricultural Statistics Service - Crop Weather reports, agricultural statistics, census of agriculture, County profiles, etc.
- WSU Small Farms Team Website
- Whatcom County Commercial Hort Links
- W.S.D.A.
- WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
- Vancouver Research and Extension Unit Agricultural Systems
Ag Safety
- Safety Manuals for Landscaping/Horticulture industry workers - (Spanish versions, too) K-State Research and Extension
Pest Management
- WSU Spotted Wind Drosophila – What You Need to Know as a Soft Fruit Grower in Washington
- SWD Monitoring, Identifying, and Fruit Sampling - Extension Fact Sheet, FS049E
- WSU Spotted Wind Drosophila Updates
- Snohomish County Animal Control/Complaints
- WSU Integrated Pest Management
- WSU Washington State Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety
- Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
- Center for Invasive Plant Management
- Hand Sprayer Calibration Steps - Kansas State University
Research Programs
- Wine Grape Cultivar Trials 2000-2008 in the Cool Maritime Climate of Western WA
- "Reduced Tillage on Organic Farms" - WSU Small Farms Team
- Reduced Tillage in the Pacific Northwest - WSU Small Farms Team
- Exploring Adoption of Reduced Tillage Practices in Organic Vegetable Production - Poster
- Organic Reduced Tillage in Western Washington and the Impacts on Weed Populations - Poster (3.9 MB)
- Economic Development of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Environmental Stewardship
Focus Program
Last updated 05/07/13
News and Events
Coming May 17-18: Learn how to raise high quality beef, poultry, lamb, & pork!- May 17-18, 2013, Stanwood Fairgrounds
Learn Mushroom Cultivation!- Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:00pm – 2:30pm, Sultan, WA.
June 30 "WSU Today" article - Balanced Ecosystems Better at Contolling Pests
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