We sent the info out to our farmer vendor base (115) a couple of weeks ago and even offered to help with scholarship funds. I hope some of our farmers take advantage of these great Cultivating Success opportunities. Chris Chris Curtis, Executive Director chris@seattlefarmersmarkets.org<mailto:chris@seattlefarmersmarkets.org> Neighborhood Farmers Markets 3919 Latona Ave. NE, Suite C-1, Seattle, WA 98105 Office: 206-632-5234 www.SeattleFarmersMarkets.org<http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/> @SeattleFarmMkts [Logo Thumbnail] The Neighborhood Farmers Markets is a 501c3 non-profit supporting Washington State Farmers and serving Seattle neighborhoods since 1993. From: wsffnet@npogroups.org [mailto:wsffnet@npogroups.org] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 10:26 AM To: pierceagroundtable@googlegroups.com; Pierce Tilth; Tacoma-environews; Network List Serve Subject: [wsffnet] Pierce County Cultivating Success deadline TOMORROW Tomorrow 9/22 is the deadline to register for WSU's Cultivating Success course in Pierce county. Please spread the word! Thank you!! Pierce County Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching Cultivating Success Course<http://www.brownpapertickets.com%20/event/2304331> [http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/facebook_32_rollover.png] [http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/twitter_32_rollover.png] [http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/linkedin_32_rollover.png] Pierce County Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching Cultivating Success Course WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center, Puyallup Conference Room Puyallup, WA Share this event: This semester-long class, which meets every Thursday evening from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Puyallup Conference Room at the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center will provide practical information about whole farm planning, ecologically-based, diversified production systems, and alternative marketing techniques. Gain knowledge of the practical aspects of sustainable small acreage production systems from a wide variety of enterprises. The course involves guest lectures from local farmers, field trips, as well as classroom instruction. Students will develop a whole-farm plan during the class. Covered topics include: Integrated soil fertility management and composting with included soil test Integrated pest management at the farm level Livestock production based on rotational grazing Whole farm planning, crop planning and record keeping strategies Evaluating personal and family goals Researching marketing and community resources. Tickets do not NEED to be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets. Interested applicants can contact bbodah@wsu.edu<mailto:bbodah@wsu.edu> for an application form and bring a check for $260 made out to Washington State University to the first class meeting they attend if desired. [image]<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2304331> Pierce County Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching C...<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2304331> Brown Paper Tickets - The first and only fair trade ticketing company! View on www.brownpaperticke...<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2304331> Preview by Yahoo ------------------------------------------------ NETWORK LISTSERV USE POLICY: The Network Listserv is for members and friends of the Network to share information and perspectives about sustainable agriculture. Unless explicitly stated, listserv messages do not reflect official positions or policies of the Network. This listserv is for educational and informational purposes only. Please limit your submissions to this list to matters directly pertaining to sustainable agriculture. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to: wsffnet-unsubscribe@npogroups.org<mailto:wsffnet-unsubscribe@npogroups.org> To change y our subscription options, view list information and archives, visit this list's Web page: http://npogroups.org/lists/info/wsffnet