If you want to learn more about growing and preparing food, increasing soil fertility, how to raise chickens, or just about anything to do with farming and home gardening, check out these local resources.

WSU Extension Resources & Classes

SNAP-Ed

The SNAP-Ed Live Well website has information on how to interpret ingredient labels and food product quality, along with resources to help you cook healthy meals, while staying within your budget.

Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool

This is the PNW region’s premier educational event. It offers an array of country living classes to the public, and an opportunity to network with small farmers, professors, business people, and subject matter experts in olde time and ag-related topics.

Cultivating Success

The Cultivating Success™ program combines a weekly virtual classroom setting with an extensive collection of resources, experts, and farmer/instructors to help foster the success of new and existing farms and ranches.

Growing Groceries
Education Series

Whether you have a tiny apartment deck, small garden space, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh, healthy food in a healthier, more environmentally friendly way.

Community Resources & Events

Focus on Farming

Find information here about public events and attractions like the Evergreen State Fair and Snohomish County's fall farm festivals, and information about local farms, products, and the Focus on Farming annual conference.

Brightwater Center

The Education and Community Center at the Brightwater Clean-Water Treatment Facility is an interpretive facility provided to educate and motivate the public to environmental stewardship and build community.

Sea Mar

Learn about the different programs and services available to you at low or no cost through Sea Mar's Preventive Health Services, Education & Training Department.

Growing Roots Together

Growing Roots Together is run by SCD board member Marni Swart. Visit the website or Facebook page to learn about healthy soil and food, and upcoming urban farming education and classes and garden coaching.