Thursday, March 4, 2010

Upcoming Small Acreage Events

I just received this from Erin Harwood, the Small Acreage Program Coordinator for WSU Clark County Extension -


1) Small Acreage Expo - save the date!
2) Sustainable Small Acreage Living Workshop
3) GreenGate Farm Tour
4) Well and Septic Maintenance Workshop
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Small Acreage Expo - 5th Annual Save the date! Saturday April 17th 9 am to 3 pm Battle Ground
Great classes on pastures, manure management, composting, weed control, chainsaw maintenance, rain barrels, beekeeping, chickens, business planning, and much more!! Further details available soon!

Sustainable Small Acreage Living - Tuesday March 23 6:30 to 8:30 pm CASEE Center, Brush Prairie
Learn to create an efficient property layout, protect natural resources, establish property management goals, manage water on your property, protect soil and improve its fertility, reduce chore time, and save money. Additional support for this event provided by Clark Conservation District.

Small Acreage Tour: GreenGate Farm - Saturday March 27 10 am to 12 pm Battle Ground
Come see unique manure disposal, pasture rotation, interesting guttering, and mud reduction. Learn how the owners run a small horse business. Gain valuable ideas for your property and take home great reference materials. Additional support for this event provided by Clark Conservation District.

Well and Septic Maintenance Workshop - Wednesday April 7 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Clark County Fire & Rescue, Dollars Corner
21609 NE 72nd Ave, Battle Ground
Learn from local experts how to properly maintain your septic system, prevent costly repairs, and protect your drinking water from contamination. Connect with local experts to have your questions answered. Additional support for this event provided by Clark County Public Health.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~ Space is limited!

Call (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 to register for any event and for directions


All events sponsored by the Small Acreage Program, a joint partnership between WSU Clark County Extension and the Clark County Clean Water Program.


Erin Harwood
Small Acreage Program Coordinator
WSU Clark County Extension
11104 NE 149th Street, C-100
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Phone: 360-397-6060 x7720
Fax: 360-397-6122
http://clark.wsu.edu

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