Community Harvest and Hustle a Success!
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What a great way to spend an evening - harvesting corn for those in need and seeing up close the connection between our urban residents and the agricultural land that feeds them!
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Fencing for Salmon
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Today we understand the importance of preserving habitat for other species and how those can actually benefit livestock on the range. One of the most prominent species in need of habitat preservation in our region is salmon.
Read MoreSilvopasture for Small Livestock
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Being fortunate enough to live in the Maritime Pacific Northwest surrounded by the Salish Sea is something that many of us cherish. Our unique marine environment offers habitat to an abundance of marine and terrestrial flora and fauna that support our lifestyles and cultural heritage. However, balancing land use with protecting our natural heritage can be challenging, especially when you own livestock.
Read MoreTips to Counteract The Continued Smoke Effects on Horses' Eyes
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The smoke around Snohomish County has not let up and is still affecting our livestock and horses. Here are some more timely tips from Michael Hipp, our Sound Horsekeeping Program Manager.
Read MoreFair Season Has Begun
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We’ve already been to two fairs and there are lots more to come. Read about where we’ve been, what we’re sharing and where we’ll be next!
Read MoreOur Manure Spreader Program Is Up And Running For 2018!
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After reviewing the performance of the Manure Spreader Program for the 2017 season some proposals were put forward and were accepted by the Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) Board of Supervisors for the 2018 season. Read more about those changes.
Read MorePastures, Hooves & Health Workshop
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On Saturday, March 24, at the Camano Lutheran Church, 33 people from the Livingston Watershed on Camano Island and the surrounding area enjoyed a three hour workshop on pasture management and how unhealthy pastures affect the health and well being of horses.
Read MoreWhat's Happening with Our Ag Focused Team
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To honor Ag Week, here is a snapshot in time from each of our farm planners on the Snohomish Conservation District staff. There are lots of good projects in the works or in the ground around Snohomish County and Camano Island.
Read MoreWSU Cultivating Success Program Graduates Two Classes
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Here's an update on the graduates from the 2017 winter class of the Cultivating Success 8-week New Farmer/Rancher Course, and the 2018 spring class of the Cultivating Success 10-week Ag Business Entrepreneurship Course.
Photo: WSU Cultivating Success Ag Business Entrepreneurship Class
Read MoreFirst Annual Gathering of Snohomish County Young Farmers and Ranchers Kicked Off in March!
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In Washington, there are 14 counties with a Young Farmers and Ranchers chapter. On Saturday, March 10th, at the historical Swiss Hall in the heart of the Tualco Valley near Monroe, the Snohomish County chapter kicked off their inaugural meeting.
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The 2018 County Living Expo Was A Fun Time For All
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Here are some highlights from the 2018 Country Living Expo in Stanwood.
Read MoreRain Gardens for Rural Properties Workshop Worthwhile
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A group of rural landowners gathered in Arlington at the Co-op Supply Store to learn about rain gardens from our district engineer and one of our farm planners.
Read MoreEdmonds Community College, Where Guerrilla Style Gardening Has Taken Shape
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If you're looking for a compact and thorough look at urban farming, check out the community garden and cultural kitchen at Edmonds Community College.
Read MoreBiggest Rain Garden Planted!
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Our largest rain garden has finally been planted. Check out how small it makes our Vet Crew seem.
Read More'Living with Beavers' Workshops Well Received
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First series of 'Living with Beavers' workshops held and useful for attendees in Tulalip, Stanwood and Monroe.
Read MoreA Look Back at Our Season of Spreading . . . Manure
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Sound Horsekeepers, Adam and Tracey
The spreaders are out at the last cooperators' property and will be picked up Friday and put away for the season. We will not be taking reservations until April 2 for next spring, so mark it on your calendars. There will be some changes coming to the program that Michael Hipp, our Resource Planner / Sound Horsekeeping Program Manager, will be working on over the winter, They are changes related to efficiency so that we can better serve you all. He will let you know what those are as they become official.
THANK YOU!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the spreader program this year! 2017 was the busiest and most successful yet.
34 Cooperators (aka landowners / farmers / horsekeepers) used the spreaders; some, multiple times.
3,020 miles driven to deliver the spreaders - that's the distance from Seattle to San Salvador, El Salvador!
Only 1 flat tire on the trailer (thanks to Skagit Farmer's Supply for the assist!)
And there is no way to measure the tens of thousands of pounds of manure and lime spread this year, but it is great to know that all those nutrients are out building good soil. Thank you to our cooperators for not only having Michael out to your property to discuss soil health and good pasture management practices, but also for following through and getting your pastures one step healthier for your horses.
Please remember that if you encounter any new resource concerns over the winter Michael is always here to help. Winter in western Washington is always a challenge with horses, so please don't ever hesitate to contact him any time.
Office: (425) 377-7019 | Email: mhipp@snohomishcd.org
Creating a "Safe, Healthy, and Hassle-free Winter on the Farm"
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Are you new to the Pacific North-Wet or do you find yourself struggling every year with mud? Do you need ideas for how to keep your horse happy and exercised while pastures rest? Please let us know!
Read MoreHorses Love Holly Farm
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This June we had the opportunity to complete several best management practices (BMPs) at the Holly Farm in Bothell, WA in the Little Bear Creek Watershed.
Read MoreNABC's Transition to Value Added Workshops Schedule
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Just posted! Here is the October 2017 through March 2018 schedule of agriculture related classes from Northwest Agriculture Business Center.
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