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TheScooponPoopTake#123&#223‐Sessions1&2

Learn how to do fecal exam set‐up and evaluation for on‐farm usewithyourlivestock.Reducepathogensandhavehealthieranimalsbyusing wormers only as needed. Bring fresh fecal sample from yourlivestocktoevaluate.(2TblinasmallZiplocbag)Instructor:Dr.TimothyCuchnaIntrotoLandscapeDesignTake#139&#239‐Sessions1&2

Thisclasswillfocusondesignfundamentalstohelpyouimproveanddesignyourindividuallandscapefromthegroundup.Particularemphasiswillbegivento:siteanalysis,exploringhowyouhaveusedorwanttouseyourlandscapeoroutdoorspace,andconnectingyourhometoyouroutdoorlivingspaceandthesurroundingenvironment.Instructor:DavidMaldaBasicsofWoolProcessingTake#151&#251‐Sessions1&2

Learnhowtogetthatfresh‐off‐the‐sheep leeceintoprimespinningorfeltingshape!We’lltalkaboutpicking,washing,drying,cardingandcombing,andspendthesecondhourgettingsomehands‐onexperienceusingcardersandcombswithavarietyofwooltypes.Instructor:DeniseMorMarketingforSmallBusinessEntrepreneursTake#156&#256‐Sessions1&2

An introduction and starter pack of tools and concepts to promote,market,andgrowyourbusiness.ToolswillhelphoneyourbusinessstrategyandcorrectlytellYOURstory.OpenQ&Aafter.Instructor:ChristopherPattersonFishsticksBasketry—FreshWillowRodTraysTake#177,#277,&#377‐Sessions1,2&3

A great introduction to round rod willowsuitable for all levels. Learn a spanish basetechnique to create roundoroval traysusingJudy's fresh willow harvest. Discussion ofgrowing willows and varieties will beincorporated into class. Suppliesprovided foronetray.ClassFee$15Instructor:JudyZugish

Multi-Session Classes Eachclasstitleandnumberisalsolisted

ontheadditionalsessionpages.

Theseextendedclassesdescribedbeginningonthispagearescheduledconsecutivelyovertwosessions. Toattendthesetwohourclasses,youmustsignupforbothpartsconsecutively(oneforeachsession).Forinstance,for“Let’sTalkGoats”,signupfor#518forSession5,#618forSession6.

2019 Country Living Expo & Cattlemen’s Winterschool

Class Information and Descriptions

KeynoteSpeaker

DR.TEMPLEGRANDIN

LargeAuditorium

1stSession&5thSession:Class#101or#501TempleGrandinsayshavingautismledhertowheresheistoday—aworld‐renownedexpertoncattlehandling.“I’mavisualthinker,”shesaid.Thatleadshertofocusonimportantthingsothersmightmiss,suchas,“Whataretheanimalslookingat?”Grandinsaid.Althoughcattletendtoprefergoingfromdarkspacesintolightones,theybalkatsuddenlygoingintobrightsunlight,accordingtoGrandin,whohasdesignedthefacilitiesinwhichhalfthecattleintheUnitedStatesarehandled.Grandin,71,aprofessorofanimalscienceatColoradoStateUniversity,wasdiagnosedwithautismatayoungage.“I’manextremevisualthinker,”Grandinsaid.“SoIwouldgetdowninthechutesandIcanseewhatthecattleareseeing.”

Grandinusesexamplestohighlighthownaturallivestockbehaviorcanbeusedtoaproducer’sadvantage.Grandinsaid.“Stockmanshipmatters.Peoplewhocareaboutanimalshavemoreproductivelivestock.”

Grandinthinksinpicturesandsayslivestockaresimilar.Throughgoodstockmanship,livestockcanbetrainedtorecognize“pictures,”orsitua‐tions,andrememberwhattodowitheachpicture.

Thegoalofstockmanshipistokeepanimalscalmandhealthy,whichleadstobetterproduction.

“Idon’twantthemhot;don’twantthemlame;anddon’twantthemroughedup,”Grandinsaid.“It’sjustthatsimple.”

BeekeepingforBeginnersTake#190&#290‐Sessions1&2

Gotbees?Wantbees?Learn thewhere,whenandhowofsettingupyour irst hive. From location, equipment, tools, and basicmanagement, tohow to install apackageornuc.MannLake catalogprovidedaswellasaplantingforpollinatorguide.Instructor:BonnieSwansonBuildingaSmallFarmBuildingTake#233&#333‐Sessions2&3

Learnhowtobuildasmallfarmshedforyouranimalsorequipment.Get off to a good start learning how to lay out and square yourbuilding,addwalls,roofandawindowanddoor.Instructor:KevinKocGettingStartedintheSheepBusiness,Take#276&#376‐Sessions2&3

Are you interested in owning your ownsmall lock of sheep whether for iber,meat or milk? Perhaps you envisionhavingyounglambsleapingaroundyourield come spring. Learn fromanexpertas Amy Wolf shares her immenseknowledge of raising, breeding andcaring for sheep. Gain hands on techniques for catching andcontaining sheep while performing simple maintenance procedureslike trimming hoofs or vaccinating. Explore several breeds anddiscoverwhichappealstoyou.Instructor:AmyWolfPoultryProcessing101Take#288&#388‐Sessions2&3

Wanttoraiseyourownchickentoputinthefreezerbutnotsurehowto go about butchering your own birds? Come learn the basics ofpoultryprocessing fromlivebirdtoroasting inyourownoven.Thiswillbeahands‐onclassoutside,dressWARMLYandbringacoolerforyourtakehomefreshchicken.Fee:$8.00(includesprocessedbird)Instructor:CassieGoodinGoodCleanFun!‐SoapMaking101Take#437&#537‐Sessions4&5

Lyedoesn't have tobe scary! In this2‐hour class youwill learn thebasicsofoldfashionedsoapmaking.Bytheendofclassyouwillhavethe resources andknowledge to safelymake soap in yourveryownhome. Both "hot process" and "cold process" soap making will bedemonstrated.Instructor:HeatherForthofer

Multi-Session Classes Eachclasstitleandnumberisalsolisted

ontheadditionalsessionpages.

Theseextendedclassesdescribedonthispagearescheduledconsecutivelyovertwosessions. Toattendthesetwohourclasses,youmustsignupforbothpartsconsecutively(oneforeachsession).Forinstance,for“Let’sTalkGoats”,signupfor#517forSession5,#618forSession6.

YarnFromScratch:HandspinningonaWheelTake#451&#551‐Sessions4&5

Come spin a yarn! We’ll cover basicprinciples of spinning, wheeladjustment/setup and draftingtechniques, plus winding off andsetting the twist. No experiencenecessary, but please bring a wheel.Woolwillbeprovidedforyouruse.Instructor:DeniseMorNecropsy:"WhydidEweDie?"Take#492&#592‐Sessions4&5

Where there's livestock, there's deadstock. This necropsydemonstrationforcattle,sheepandgoatownerswillshowproducershow to do a basic necropsy and look for evidence of injury anddiseases. It will also help producers understand basic anatomy andbodyfunctions.Instructor:Dr.SusanKerrLet'sTalkGoatsTake#518&#618‐Sessions5&6

Haveyoueverwantedtoknowwhatisinvolvedincaringforagoat?Areyounew togoatsand justneedmore information?Orhaveyouhadgoats forawhileandwould just like toknowhowsomeoneelsemakes it all work? We’ll talk about basic requirements, housing,fencing,andfeedingtokeepyourgoatshealthyandhappy.Instructor:KristiBoydForestomachs,notFourStomachs!Part1&Part2Take#531&#631‐Sessions5&6

Learnthepracticalskillsforfeedingacow,sheep,orgoat'srumentopromotehealth,avoiddiseaseepisodes,andincreaseproductivity.Instructor:Dr.KevinJacqueCreatingaWebsiteforYourBusinessTake#559&#659‐Sessions5&6

This course, presented by marketing consultant and Certi ied WixWebmaster,AmeeQuiriconi,will teachstudentsthefundamentalsofwebsite design. This will include covering topics such as the rolewebsites play in today's marketing world, the basic features allwebsites should have and an overview of SEO. Then Amee willintroducetheWix.comwebsitebuildingplatformandwhyit'saneasytoolfordo‐it‐yourselfwebdesign.Instructor:AmeeQuiriconiGrazingInvestigation:DoestheSummerDroughtRobYourGrassBank?Take#581&#681‐Sessions5&6

Steve Fransen, a renowned forageproductionspecialist, is coming to theExpotosharehisinsightgarneredoveracareerof

research onmaximizinggrass production. Learn about grassand legume species that are moredrought‐tolerant to survive in our drysummersandadjustyourplantingandharvesting schedule to cover that timeperiod. Steve has always taught folksnottorobtheirforagebank,butinvestfor future production. Bring yourforagequestions;therewillbetimefora lively discussion. Don’tmiss out onthe last time Stevewill be in our areabeforeretirement.Instructor:SteveFransen

Multi‐SessionClassesSeepage2and3forclassdescriptions.Toattendtheseclasses,

youmustsignupforPart2inthenextsession.#123TheScooponPoop,Part1#139IntroductiontoLandscapeDesign,Part1#151BasicsofWoolProcesing,Part1#156MarketingforSmallBusinessesandEntrepreneurs,Part1#177FishsticksBasketry—FreshWillowRodTrays,Part1#190BeekeepingforBeginners,Part1

KeynoteSpeaker/FeaturedClass

#101 Behavioral Principles & ReducingStressinAnimalHandlingAsaProfessorofAnimalSciencesatColorado

State University, Dr. Grandin teaches courses on livestock behaviorandfacilitydesignandhasdedicatedherlifetopromotingthehumanecare of farm animals and pets. She’s responsible for improving thedesignofmorethanhalfthecattlefeedlotsandslaughterhousesintheU.S. In her bookAnimalsMakeUsHuman, Dr. Grandinhelps us learnhow to give ourpets thebest andhappiest life—on their terms, notours.Instructor:Dr.TempleGrandin#103BeginningFeltingCreateyour irstfeltingproject.Wewillfeltaroundasoapbarandthenembellishitwithneedlefelting.Takehomeyourprojecttoadornyourbathroom.Cost:$5.00Instructor:HollyBarnes#106GrowLusciousTomatoes—EvenintheNW!Evenhere,whereoursummercanbedampandabit chilly,youcanlearnthetrickstocultivatetomatoeslikeanexpert.Startlittletomatoplants right, and learn what varieties to choose. What’s the bestfertilizer, andwhen to apply it?When summer comes you’ll have ajuicyharvesttoshare.Instructor:BobBryan#107RegenerativeAgricultureLearnaboutthisholisticsystemoffarmingthatfocusesonthefarmasanagro‐ecosystem.Usingadaptivemanagementandanunderstandingof themulti‐functionalityof the farmsystemwillallowyoutoutilizetechniques to improve soil health, water quality, and biologicaldiversity.Creatingaregenerativeagriculturesystemmimicsnature,making use of natural processes and ecosystem services to thegrower’s advantage. Learn also how this form of farming is beinglooked at as a land use option for carbon sequestration, turningfarmlandsintopartoftheclimatechangesolution!Instructor:CarrieBrausieck,SCDNaturalResourcePlanner

#110ManagingWildlifeHabitatsMany species of native wildlife live in small forested acreage inWashington. Habitat is the diversity in the key to providing for thewondrousspecies.Thisclasswilldiscusshabitat,animalsandsimplemethodsofenhancingyourlandforwildlife.Instructor:KenBevis,DepartmentofNaturalResources,ForestStewardshipProgram#111ArcWeldingIntro toweldingwith an opportunity for hands‐on training for eachstudent.Add$4materialsfee.Instructor:DarrylMain#114SourdoughBreadBakingforBeginnersFlour,water,andsalt.Theseareallyouneedtobakesourdoughbreadat home but the process can be confusing for the inexperienced. Ifyou'vetriedkeepingasourdoughculturewithoutsuccess,orifyou'dliketotrybutareconcernedaboutfailure,cometothisclassontheartandscienceofsourdough.Comeseeandsmellsourdoughculturesatdifferentstagesandlearnhowtokeepathrivingculturethatwillraisetasty bread in your home oven.We'll also learn ways to it regularbread‐baking into your busy life. Each student can take home well‐testedrecipesandtheirownestablishedculturetohelpthemgetstartbakingrightaway.Instructor:CarolFrey#115FeedingDairyGoatsFeedingyourgoatsshouldmaximizeproduction,maintain thehealthoftheanimalandshouldnotbecostly.Ifyouarenotachievingthesethreegoals,comelearnfeedingtipsthathelpbothyouandyourherd.Instructor:GaryFredricks#119LivestockFencingBasicsComeandlearnhowtobuildaproper,safe,strongfencebyusingthebesttechniquesforbuildingcornersandbracesthatwithstandthetestoftime,properlysettingposts,andhanginggatesthatdon’tsag.Learnwhysettingapostinconcretehalvesthelifeofapostandmoretricksforbuildingastrong,straightfence.Instructor:MonteGeerdes#121RainWaterCatchmentforAgricultureandSmallFarms:

Part1Thiswillbeatwo‐partclass(secondsessionisoptional).Inthe irstsessionwewilllearnhowtousetherunofffromyourexistingroofsforlivestockwatering,gardenirrigationandemergencystorage.Wewillexplorekeycomponentsforeverycollectionsystem,aswellassomeofthemoreuniqueconsiderationsspeci ictoagriculturaluses.Allarewelcome,whetheryouarejustconsideringa50gallonbarrelorwanttodoa100,000galloncistern.See#221forSession2(optional).Instructor:DerekHannandCameronCoronado#129LivestockGuardianDogsAn environmentally‐friendly solution to predator control—livestockguardian dogs are not like other dogs. Learn about breeds,temperament,training,rulesofthumb,andprevailingmyths.Becomepredator‐free.Instructor:LauraFaley# 138 Intro toWater Bath Canning—

Fruits,Jams,JelliesLearn the safe and simple way to keepsummer in a jar as our mothers andgrandmothers did. Instructor’s experi‐ence will give you con idence to startyourowntraditionofpreservedfoods.Instructor:JennieGoforth

Session 1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

#147Climate,NaturalResources,andAgricultureinthePaci icNorthwestEveryone knows that the climate is getting warmer—but how doesthat affect thingswhere you live,work, and recreate? First,wewillexamine the effects of climate change on natural resources andagriculture in the Paci ic Northwest. Then we will identify on‐the‐ground options that can be used to manage forest and agriculturallands to increase resilience to a warmer climate. Finally, we willdiscusswhateachofuscandotoreduceglobalwarminginourhomesandcommunities.Instructor:David Peterson#150 Diagnosing the Dizzy Donkey—Neurologic Diseases inEquinesEverwanttoknowmoreaboutequinediseases?WhatdiseasesoccurinWA that your horses are exposed to? Dr. Valerie P lughoeft fromMount Vernon Veterinary Hospital will take you on a tour ofneurologic diseases that affect equids. Both infectious and non‐infectiousdiseaseswillbecovered.Abriefdescriptionofthedisease,howwediagnose,prevent,andmanagethediseaseswillbecovered.Instructor:Dr.ValeriePfughoeft#154CastIronCookingCastironcookwaredistributesheatevenly,lastsalifetime,isbudget‐friendlyandlendsacertainrusticAmericancharmtodishes.JoinKateSmithassheshareshersecretsforcookingandcaringforcastiron.Instructor:KateSmith#155NoxiousWeeds‐“TheSilentKiller”Many noxious weeds can be hard to identify, control and can bedevastating to established farms andnewproperty owners. Invasivespecies in Washington State cause 282 million dollars in crop andlivestock death loss every year.. We will discuss the various toxicnoxious weeds and how to identify, eradicate and mitigate thembeforetheyharmyourlivestock.Instructor:JosephShea#157IntroductiontoSoilBlockingLearnhowtostartandgrowmoreplantsinthegreenhouseorinthehomewithSoilBlocking!Anenvironmentallyfriendly,economicalwayto start seeds thatwill guarantee strong vigorous plants in a highervolume taking up less space. This session will introduce you to theconcept,givehandsoninstructionandinteractionwiththetradetools,andwillbefunandinformative!Instructor:JesalynPettigrew#160FruitTreePruningLearn the proper techniques & strategies for pruning fruit trees tomaximizefruitproductionandstrengthenthetree.Instructor:GaryMoulton#165TractorMaintenanceA well‐maintained working tractor is the mainstay of many smallfarms. Learn routine preventativemaintenance to keep your tractorstartinguponthe irstturn.Instructor:SteveVanValkenburg#166LefseMaking101Comeandseehowlefseismade!Findoutwhattoolsareneededandwhatarethesecretstomakingsuccessfullefse.Studentswillhaveanopportunitytotrytheirhandatmaking(andeating)lefse.#168LearntoSpinYarnIfyou’vealwayswantedtolearnhowtomakeyourownyarnandyou’vegotyourbeginner’smindready,joinus!We’llstartslowlybylearning iberbasicslikestaplelengthandtwist,andthenwe’llmoveontousingsimpletoolstomakesomeyarn.Noexperiencenecessary!$5classfee.Instructor:CarynVainio

#178CommunityCats—WhereDoAlltheStrayCatsComeFrom?Areyouseeingfreeroamingcatsinyouryardorneighborhood,maybeevenfeedingthem?Maybeyourfriendsorneighborshavebarncatsthatarehavingkittenseveryyear?Thisclasswillprovidesomebasicinformationaboutcommunity(freeroamingorferal)cats,andprovidesomeinsightonwheretheycomefromaswellashowtohelpimprovetheirlivesthroughaprocesscalledTrap‐Neuter‐Return(TNR).Itwillalsoprovideinformationoneffectivelydealingwiththeissuesthatmayarisewhencatshavebeenallowedtobreedoutofcontrol.Instructor:CommunityCatCoalition#183Quilts:CaringfortheTreasuresHave you been entrusted with heritage family quilts or perhaps aquilteryourself?Learnhowtocareandrepairyourquiltsyoumakeorhaveinheritedfromfamilymembers.Preservethesetreasuresforthenextgeneration.Instructor:DianneCoombs#189OrganicCerti icationandStandardstoCropProduction&RaisingLivestockInterestedinorganic?Learnabouttherequirementsfororganiccerti icationspeci ictocropproducers.Thiscoursewillprovideattendeeswith: Anoverviewofthe5stepstoorganiccerti ication TheOrganicSystemPlan—whatisitandwhydoesitmatter? MaterialinputsandNationalListofAllowedandProhibited

Substances Landrequirementsforcerti iedoperations Feedrequirementsfororganiccompliance,includingdairy

animalsandpoultry Thepastureruleandoutdooraccessrequirements  PreventativePractices,vaccines,andmedications Slaughterandprocessingfacilityrequirements Recordkeepingrequirementsandbestpractices PreventativePracticesforpestanddiseasecontrol Resourcestoprovidetechnicalassistancebothlocalandfederal

(NRCS,FSAof ices,WSDAOrganicProgram,etc.)Attendeeswillhaveanopportunitytoaskquestionsandtakeresourcehandouts.Instructor:WSDAOrganicProgram presenter#198BeginningBackyardChickenRaisingHome‐grownhens are a fantastic source of fresh eggs, compost andamusement.Learnthebasicsofraisingchicksincludingthenutritiontimeline of switching from chick starter to grower and then layerpellets. Housing and coop requirements, picking a breed based onproduction potential, and learning to tell which chickens are layingwillallbecovered.Receiveashortoverviewoflocalcityordi‐nancesaswellaspublichealthsafetyfortheurbanchickenrancher.Instructor:JohnNelson#199FlowerArranging101Doyouhaveprettygarden lowersandwanttodisplaytheminyourhome? Learn techniques such as greening arrangements, placinglowersthathelpyoucreateashape,andkeeping lowersalivelonger.$4materialsfee.Instructor:StanwoodFFAHorticulture

Multi‐SessionClassesSeepage2and3forclassdescriptions.Toattendtheseclasses,youmustsignupforthe irstpartintheSession1orPart2

inthenextsession.#223TheScooponPoop,Part2#233BuildingaSmallFarmBuilding,Part1#239IntroductiontoLandscapeDesign,Part2#251BasicsofWoolProcessing,Part2#256MarketingforSmallBusinessEntrepreneurs,Part2#276GettingStartedintheSheepBusiness,Part1#277FishsticksBasketry—FreshWillowRodTrays,Part2#288PoultryProcessing101,Part1#290BeekeepingforBeginners,Part.2#203IntermediateFeltingMakeyourownseamlesssmallfeltedbagthatyouwillembellishwithneedlefelting.Experiencefelting latpiecesof iberisamust.Materialsfee:$5.00Instructor:HollyBarnes#206GrowLusciousTomatoes—EvenintheNW!Evenhere,whereoursummercanbedampandabitchilly,youcanlearn the tricks to cultivate tomatoes like an expert. Start littletomatoplants right, and learnwhat varieties to choose.What’s thebest fertilizer, and when to apply it? When summer comes you’llhaveajuicyharvesttoshare.Instructor:BobBryan#210ManagingWildlifeHabitatsManyspeciesofnativewildlifeliveinsmallforestedacreageinWashington.Habitatisthediversityinthekeytoprovidingforthewonderousspecies.Thisclasswilldiscusshabitat,animalsandsimplemethodsofenhancingyourlandforwildlife.Instructor:KenBevis,DNR,ForestStewardshipProgram #211ArcWeldingIntrotoweldingwithanopportunityforhands‐ontrainingforeachstudent.Add$4materialsfee.Instructor:DarrylMain#214SourdoughBreadBakingforBeginnersFlour, water, and salt. These are all you need to bake sourdoughbread at home but the process can be confusing for the inexperi‐enced. Ifyou've triedkeepingasourdoughculturewithoutsuccess,or if you'd like to trybutare concernedabout failure, come to thisclass on the art and science of sourdough. Come see and smellsourdough cultures at different stages and learn how to keep athrivingculturethatwillraisetastybreadinyourhomeoven.We'llalsolearnwaysto itregularbread‐bakingintoyourbusylife.Eachstudentcantakehomewell‐testedrecipesandtheirownestablishedculturetohelpthemgetstartbakingrightaway.Instructor:CarolFrey

#215BodyScoreCondition:YourLivestockHowdoyouknowifyourfeedingyouranimalscorrectly?Learnhowtoevaluateyouranimal’sconditionandunderstandhowthatrelatestotheirproductivityandhealth.Instructor:GaryFredricks#217HopGrowingHop,skip,andjumptothisclassandlearnaboutahardworkingcrop.Flavorfulhopsaren’thardtogrowbuttherearesomethingsyouneedtoknowtobesuccessful.Instructor:JonahLeason#220HowtoRaiseMeatRabbitsLearn to properly house, feed and care for meat rabbits. Instructorwill cover breeding (how,when and howoften), sexing rabbits, andcostsofoperation.Discoverhowrabbitsareanaffordable,nutritiousand low impact protein. (Inthenexthour,Class isafollow‐upclassforthosewhoareinterestedinrabbitprocessing.)Instructor:DevinDay#221BuildYourOwnRainBarrel(RainWaterCatchmentforAgricultureandSmallFarms:Part2)Inthis“second”sessionwewillhelpyoubuilda55gallonrainbarreltouseatyourownhouse.Youwillnotneedtobringanytoolsorpartsfor thisclass,butwillneedtohaveenoughroominyourcar to takethe barrel home.We can typically it a barrel in the back seat of asedan. $50tocoverthecostoftherainbarrelsandislimitedtothe irst30peopleregistered,whotaketheirbarrelhome.Anyone is welcome towatch the‐build‐your‐own rain barrel at no charge. (See Session 1,#121forPart1.)Instructor:CameronCoronado,SnohomishConservationDistrict#222IntroductiontoMosaicsLearntohowtodesignandmakeaone‐of‐akindtileprojectwithtipsand ideas. Everyone will receive a kit with everything needed toinishyourproject.Takeithometo inish inalstep.$5.00classfee.Instructor:AliceDeVries#229StartingaLivestockGuardianDogPuppyPuppiesaresoadorable!Andpuppiesseemsomuchsmaller,easiertomanage, and less expensive to purchase thanmatureworking dogs.ButwhatarethetrainingchallengesandpitfallstobeawareoftogetaLivestock Guardian Dog from puppy to 2‐yr‐old working maturity?Arethereadvantages?WhattrainingmethodsaremosteffectivewithLGDs? How do I choose which breed? What is my inancialcommitment?Thisclass isacrashcourseonthedo'sanddon'ts, thechallenges,thejoysandstagesofdevelopmentwhenstartingwithanLGD puppy on your farm. This class is not about pet puppies; it isexclusively about puppies fromLivestockGuardianDog breedswhoareneededtoworkasLivestockGuardiansonyourfarm.Instructor:LauraFaley#230DahliaCultureAnybodycangrowdahlias...somepeoplejustgrowthembetter.We’llexplain, selecting which dahlias to grow, soil and bed preparation,plantingtubers,caringforyourplantsandbloomsoverthesummer.Wewillclosewithdigging,dividingandstoringyourtubersoverthewinter.Instructor:LindaJonassonandNadineDeGolier#231MamaDrama‐CalvingTipsforSuccessThis class will focus on the practical considerations for successfulcalving frombeefanddairycattle.Mostprincipleswillbeapplicabletootherfarmanimals.Speci icconsiderationstotipsandtricksduringcalfdeliverytrouble.Instructor:Dr.KevinJacque

Session 2: 10:15 - 11:15 AM

#238PressureCanningMeat,Poultry,FishEnjoydelicious,tendermeat.Learntopreservemeatandpoultry,andish by pressure canning using proper techniques, timing andequipment.Instructor:JennieBryan‐Goforth#255NoxiousWeeds‐“TheSilentKiller”Manynoxiousweedscanbehardtoidentify,controlandcanbedevastatingtoestablishedfarmsandnewpropertyowners.InvasivespeciesinWashingtonStatecause282milliondollarsincropandlivestockdeathlosseveryyear.Wewilldiscussthevarioustoxicnoxiousweedsandhowtoidentify,eradicateandmitigatethembeforetheyharmyourlivestock.Instructor:JosephShea#258InstantPotPalooza!Do you want to pull some chicken out of the freezer and have acomplete meal 20 minutes later? Join the cooking craze that issweepingthenation!Oratleastlearnhowtousethatthingyougotasagiftlastyear...InstantPotscanbeagreattimesaverinthekitchen,andwithalittlepractice,theyareincrediblyeasytouse.Thiscoursewillgooversetupofan instantpot, functions,kitchenshortcuts,andbest kept ‘secrets’. From savory to sweet, breakfast to dinner, mealprepto“mommyI’mhungry”andeverythinginbetween–comemeetyournewcookingbestfriend!Instructor:SidneySmith#262NewTrendsinSmallRuminantParasiteControlOveruse of chemical dewormers has created significant parasiteresistanceinsomepartsofthecountryandeveninWA.We’llemphasizenon‐chemical means of internal parasite control in sheep and goatproduction. Learn about parasite life cycles, methods of monitoringanimal health, management decisions that can greatly reduce use ofdewormers,andpasturemanagementsystemsthatincreasebothanimalandpastureproductivity.Instructor:Dr.SusanKerr#264BackCountryFirstAidForHorsesThis classwill coverwhat to pack andwhat to knowwhen you areheadedouttothebackcountrywithyourhorse.Instructor:Dr.JenniferSparks#265ChainsawMaintenanceandSafetyLearnhowtokeepyourchainsawintopoperatingconditionandhowtouseitsafely.Ifyoubringyourownsawandanewsaw ileoftheappropriatesize,andapairofgloves,Iwillshowyouhowtoproperlysharpenthechain.Instructor:SteveVanValkenburg #266YaSureYaBetcha‐Let'sMakeSomeScandinavianCookiesThis session is a demonstration of how to make several types ofScandanavian sweet treats! Krumkake rosettes, and more! Comeobserveandtaste!#268LearntoSpinYarnIfyou’vealwayswantedtolearnhowtomakeyourownyarnandyou’vegotyourbeginner’smindready,joinus!We’llstartslowlybylearning iberbasicslikestaplelengthandtwist,andthenwe’llmoveontousingsimpletoolstomakesomeyarn.Noexperiencenecessary!$5classfeeInstructor:CarynVainio#270SeasonalCenterpieceDesign/AdvancedFlowerArranging$55materialsfee.(20participantsmax)Everythingthatyouneedtodesign,build,andtakeyourownseasonalcenterpiece. Includes instruction, vessel, mechanics, and abundantloral materials. All loral material is sourced from the USA. Noprerequisitesrequired.Instructor:SarahWagstaff

#272TipsandSkillsforMaintainingYourLandscape–YouCanDoIt!Do you have large old shrubs taking over your landscape? Are youinterested in addingnewplants in newplaces? In this class youwilllearn how to properly prune, plant or transplant your plants at theproper timeofyear to supportbloomsandnewgrowth.Maintaininghealthy soil, plant selection, pest management, and helpful tipsandtoolswillbecoveredInstructor:DianaWisen#278TNR(Trap‐Neuter‐Return)101–theHumaneSolutiontoFreeRoamingCatsinYourCommunityStray, abandoned, lost or neighborhood free roaming cats areeverywhere, but when they are unneutered their population canescalate rapidly. Let us help you learn how to effectively control thenumberoffreeroamingcatsinyourcommunityBEFOREtheybecomeaproblem.Thisproactiveapproachtopreventingunwantedcatsisnotonlyhumane,itisrelativelyeasytodo–anditsavestaxpayersmoney!It’s a triple win—for the cats, for the neighborhood, and for thecommunity at large.We’llwalk you through the basics of how to dothis, give you the connections to free and low cost resources, andprovideyouwithaccesstomentorstowalkyouthroughtheprocessata future date. Make it a family or school affair— teach the kidscommunityresponsibilityinawaythatisinterestingandfun!(Funforgrandma and grandpa too –we’ve had people in their 80’s and 90’shappilyinvolved!)Seeyouthere!Instructor:CommunityCatCoalition#285GettingStartedwithAlpacas&LlamasInterestedinalpacas?Fiberproductionorbreeding?SuriorHuacaya?Whatabouthousing,feedrequirements,androutinevetcare?Gettheanswerstothesequestionsandmore.Thisclasswillcovereverythingfrombasiccaretoprocessingofthe leece.You’llalsoreceivehandoutscoveringadvancedtopics.Instructors:JodyStanwyck#291Clipping&Fitting

BeefCattleWhat does it take to win intheshowring?Learncurrenttrends in the art of clippingand ittingtostandoutintheshowring.Instructor: Darci Toth,DenaKlocke,TarisaToth#296 Raising Waterfowl—Are There Geese or Ducks in YourFuture?Whetheryouraisethemforeggs,meat ,orornamentsthesebirdsarelow maintenance, voracious eaters of slugs, snails ,and bugs andwilling to eat weed seeds and emerging weeds. Geese are happy tochaseinterlopersoutofyouryardwhiletheyguardyourfarm.Exploreraisingducklingsandgoslings,andhowtomakethemfeelathomeonyourfarm.Instructor:BenJanicki

#320ProcessingRabbits&HogWildThe popular movie “Sustainable” showcased the American GuineaHog, the ideal sustainableheritage farmpig, known for itsmoderatesize,excellentforagingabilities,friend‐ly temperament, excellently lavoredmeatandindispensablelard.WhiletheAmerican Guinea Hog is smaller thanindustrialhogbreeds,itisagood‐sizedfarm pig providing a nice, well‐marbled carcass. Devin will describehismanagementof thispastureraisedpig. In the second half of the hour therewill be a rabbit processingdemonstrationforthoseinterested.Instructor:DevinDay#335“TheMountainsareCalling,Imustgo”–BackcountryHorsemenofWashingtonLearn all about the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington and thesteps that this organization takes to make backcountry riding forhorseandmuleownerssafe, environmentally friends,and fun.Manyof the hiking trails in Washington state were developed by BCHWmembers, and many of those trails are still open to stock animals.Backcountry Horsemen of Washington has local chapters in everycounty in the state, and hosts a variety of workshops, large scaleevents,prizerides,trailrepairworkparties,andmuchmore.Theideais tohit the trail that is less traveled, leaveno trace, andmeet someamazingfolksintheprocess.LearntheinsandoutsofBackCountryriding: fromequipment, tosafety,wheretogo,howtoprepareyour‐selfandyourhorse,andhowtoworkseamlesslywiththeForestSer‐viceandothertrailusers.BCHWhelpshorseandmuleownersexperi‐ence some of themost breathtakingnaturalwonders ofWashingtonstatefromtheirsaddle.Instructor:CindyKinney#338Pickling&FermentationNaturalfermentationisoneoftheoldestmeansoffoodpreservation,and it reduces theriskof foodborne illnessand foodspoilage. Jenniewill demonstrate preparation techniques, explain the science behindpickling and fermentation, how to make sauerkraut, and will sharerecipes.Instructor:JennieBryan‐Goforth#345Bats!WhoTheyAre,WhereTheyLive,andWhoTheyBene‐it!WashingtonStatehas15differentspeciesofbats.Findouthowmanylive in yourneighborhood,whyyou should likebats, andhow to at‐tractbats toyouryard. Learnwhat theyeat,where they like to liveandwhythey liketo live inyouratticorroof.Findoutwhatbatsdoeach seasonof the year, how tomake a bat house, andwhich is thebeststyleforourarea.Andofcourse,learnhowtodobatexclusions.Instructor:MegLunnum#348BeefNutritionLearnthebasicsofbeefnutritiontokeepyourherdhealthyandpro‐ductivelyonthegain.#352Or452EssentialWoodworkingHandToolsInterested inwoodworking, but don't knowwhere to start? Experi‐enced with power tools. but don't knowwhat to do with grandpa'splanes?Thisclasswillcoveressentialwoodworkinghandtools:saws,planes,andchisels.You'll learnhowtheywork,howtosharpen,howtousethem,andwhatkindstogetstartedwith.We'llalsotalkaboutthe hand toolmindset, and how it differs fromworkingwith powertools.Along theway,you'll learnabout thewonderfulmaterial thesetoolscutandshape.Minimumage:13.Instructor:BillPierce

Multi‐SessionClassesSeepage2and3forclassdescriptions.Toattendtheseclasses,

youmustsignupforthe irstorsecondpartinSession2orthe2ndpartinSession5.

#333BuildingaSmallFarmBuilding,Part2#376GettingStartedintheSheepBusiness,Part2#377FishsticksBasketry—FreshWillowRodTrays,Part3#388PoultryProcessing101,Part2#437GoodCleanFun!‐SoapMaking101,Part1#451YarnFromScratch:HandspinningonaWheel,Part1#492Necropsy:"WhydidEweDie?",Part1#305Let’sBeSocial!HowtoUseSocialMediatoPromoteyourBusinessorProductTitleChoiceAreyoutechsavvyortechslow?Wouldyouliketoknowhowtousesocial media to help promote your business or product but do notknowwheretostart?Instagram,Facebook,Twitter,Snap‐chat—whatare these social media platforms and which one would work foryou? Whetheryouaresavvyorslow, thisclasswillhelpyouunder‐stand how social media can help you get to know the communityaroundyouandhowtohelpturnthatcommunityintoconsumer.Wewill talk about: how to set up an account, how to build a following,howtokeepyoursocialmediacurrentandthedifferenceinthesocialmedia platforms that are out there. Bring your business ideas andnames,andlet’sbesocial!Instructor:KristiBoyd#308Solar‐PoweredPortableWater&ElectricsforSmallFarmsLearnaboutpracticalhome‐builtsolar‐poweredwaterpumping,elec‐tricfencesandlighting.greatforsmallfarmsandleasedpastures.Instructor:BrianFaley#313RaisingaPairofWeanerPigsThefeeding,housingandfencingoptionsforraisingapairweanerpigswillbediscussed.Instructor:ChrisCarlson#315PastureEvaluationandManagementToomanyweeds,notenoughgrass?Learnhowtolookatyourpasturemanagementwithacriticaleyeand indoutsomesimplemanagementstrategiesforimprovingyourforageproduction.Instructor:GaryFredricks

PleasechooseaclassfromthissectionforSession3or4.You’lleatlunchduring

thesessionnotchosenforaclass.

Session 3 or 4: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 1:00 - 2:00

#360TipsforGrowingBlueberriesSuccessfully.Wouldyoulikeabountifulblueberryharvestthisyear?Wewillcoverirrigation,whatisneededinsoilpH,creatinggoodsoilfertility,mulch‐ing, pruning, pest control (including birds) selecting quality plantsandwhichvarietiesproducebestinourarea.Instructor:GaryMoulton#363UsingEssentialOilsontheFarmLearnhowtouseessentialoilsonyourfarm,insidethehomeandout,foryou,yourfamily,yourpets,yourlivestock,andmore.Fromnatu‐ral, effective cleaning in your home and barn, to helping keep yourpetsandlivestockthrivingonyourfarm,thisclassisforeveryone!Instructor:TamaraShelley#370Hugelkulture:SustainableGardeningforthePNWHugelkultur is a proven Germanmethod of gardening that employsexcess garden debris as fertilizer for future plants. They are oftencalledno‐digraisedbedswithadifference.Theyholdmoisture,buildfertility,maximize surface volume and are great spaces for growingfruit, vegetables,herbs, andornamentalplants. Learn thebasic con‐ceptwithanobjectlesson,photographsofbedsinprogress,andexam‐plesfromfullyalandscapedyard.Includesaseedpackettostartyourownhugelkulturathome.$5materialsfee.Instructor:SarahWagstaff#374HoofCareforSheepandGoatsThebestway toprevent lamesheeporgoatsonyour farm is timelyhoof care. Learn the proper techniques for trimming to allow forhealthystronghoovestokeepyourlivestockoutstandingintheir ield.Class will also cover common causes and treatment of lameness insheepandgoats.Bringyourquestions.Instructor:Dr.MatthewWesley#391Clipping&Fitting

BeefCattleWhatdoesittaketowinintheshow ring? Learn currenttrends in the art of clippingand itting to stand out in theshowring.Instructor: DarciToth,DenaKlocke,TarisaToth#395WhyareSoManyTreesDying?–ForestHealthBasicsin

WesternWATheclasscoverswhateveryownerofwoodedpropertyneedstoknowabout how forest healthworks inwesternWashington. Learn aboutcurrentandspreadingissuesaffectingthearea,riskfactors,andhowtoknowhowwellyourforestisfunctioning.Knowwhat’snormalandwhat’s not, when to be concerned, and what to do if you suspect aproblem. The discussionwill include root diseases, insects, parasiticplants,anddrought,andwe’lldiscusspracticalstrategiesforrecover‐ingfromandpreventingproblems.Instructor:KevinZobrist#411ArcWeldingIntro toweldingwith an opportunity for hands‐on training for eachstudent.Add$4materialsfee.Instructor:DarrylMain#412ManagingThe7WastesonYourFarmBorrow a concept from Lean Manufacturing, and master The SevenWastesonyourfarm.Analyzingyouroperationtoidentifyandelimi‐nate“muda”(waste)willimprovepro itabilityandreducethecostofnon‐quality,aswellascutdownyourworkloadandstress!Instructor:MichelleCan ield

#414SourdoughBreadBakingforBeginnersFlour,water,andsalt.Theseareallyouneedtobakesourdoughbreadat home but the process can be confusing for the inexperienced. Ifyou'vetriedkeepingasourdoughculturewithoutsuccess,orifyou'dliketotrybutareconcernedaboutfailure,cometothisclassontheartandscienceofsourdough.Comeseeandsmellsourdoughculturesatdifferentstagesandlearnhowtokeepathrivingculturethatwillraisetasty bread in your home oven.We'll also learn ways to it regularbread‐baking into your busy life. Each student can take home well‐testedrecipesandtheirownestablishedculturetohelpthemgetstartbakingrightaway.Instructor:CarolFrey#416TwoLawyersinaRoom—Q&AApanelof lawyerswillattempttoanswerallofyourlegalquestions,withtopicstoinclude:estate,realestate,family,andtraf iclaw,aswellasinsuranceclaimsandbuyinginsurance.We’llcoverpassingproper‐tythroughtoyourheirs,businessformation,andanyothertopicsyoumayhave.Don’tbeshy.Instructor:GeorgeFreeman#423BovineReproductionBasicsWewill be discussing signs of heat/estrus, when to breed AI to getyour cattleherdpregnant andbasic reproductionanatomyof a cow.TherewillbebovinereproductivetractsavailabletoexploretheartofAI.Instructor:RyanDeYoung#424BuildingaPollinatorGardenfromGrasstoBloomingExu‐beranceWhat todowith a sunnynewyardwith lowerlessbeds, overgrownjunipers anda browngrowthmasquerading as grass? Thismustbeideal forapollinatorgardenplus. Andadd ina fewamenities tore‐ducestormwaterrun‐off,andfeedbene icialinsects.Ibuiltitandtheydidcome.SharonJ.Collman,WSUExtensionEmeritusProfessor,ento‐mologist andgardener,will shareherprocess for turning an anemicgrasslandanddirt‐bedsintoaprofusionof loraldelights.Here’swhatI started with in 2014: https://www.red in.com/WA/Mountlake‐Terrace/6003‐230th‐St‐SW‐98043/home/2723345Instructor:SharonCollman#441FeastNow!HowtoMakea

CheeseBoardfor2or25Rhonda Gothberg, owner of Goth‐berg Farms, artisan goat cheeses,will show you how tomake a gor‐geous cheese board inminutes.Choosethefoodsonyourboardbythenumberofpeople,theoccasion, the season,&your favor‐ite lavors. Learnhow to showcasegreat cheeses & invite your gueststoexperimentwithnewtastepair‐ings. Most importantly, Rhondawillhelpyoucreateboardsthatareas fast& easy tomake as they arebeautiful & enticing. They will beyournewgo‐tomeal,anytime.ClassMaterialsFee:€3Instructor:RhondaGothberg#442TheFourSeasonsoftheHummingbirdTheSkagitAudubonSocietywillpresentaprogramabouthumming‐birdsandhowtoattractthemtoyourgarden.Theywillcovergardendesignandplantsthataremagnetsforthesebeautifulbirdsthrough‐out the year. Also, learn about the care andmaintenance of feeders,correctfeedingsolutionandplacementinthegarden.Instructor:JaneBrandt&SheilaPera

Session 5: 2:15 - 3:15 PM

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inthenextsession.#518Let’sTalkGoats,Part1#531Forestomachs,notFourStomachs!Part1#537GoodCleanFun!‐SoapMaking101,Part2#551YarnFromScratch:HandspinningonaWheel,Part2#559CreatingaWebsiteforYourBusiness,Part1#581GrazingInvestigation:DoestheSummerDroughtRobYourGrassBank?,Part1#592Necropsy:"WhydidEweDie?",Part2

KeynoteSpeaker/FeaturedClass

#501 Behavioral Principles & ReducingStressinAnimalHandling

As a Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, Dr.Grandinteachescoursesonlivestockbehaviorandfacilitydesignandhasdedicatedherlifetopromotingthehumanecareoffarmanimalsandpets.She’sresponsibleforimprovingthedesignofmorethanhalfthecattlefeedlotsandslaughterhousesintheU.S.InherbookAnimalsMakeUsHuman, Dr. Grandin helps us learn how to give our pets thebestandhappiestlife—ontheirterms,notours.Instructor:Dr.TempleGrandin#502IntrotoHomeCidermakingAn intro tomaking cider athome. Learnabout equipment required,basic hygiene, apple processing, sweet cidermaking, hard cider fer‐mentationandbottling.Alsovinegarandcyser,andalternativemeth‐odsofciderproduction.Instructor:DougHo ius#506DesignaDripIrrigationSystemforYourGardenAfterthisdrysummeryoumaybe lookingforabetterwaytowateryourgarden.Adripirrigationsystemtakestheworkoutofwatering,whetheragardenbed,deckgarden,greenhouse,or individualplant,withaminimallosstoevaporationorrunoff.Itcanbeprogrammedtooccur at any schedule desired. Master Garden and irrigation expertBobBryanwill illustrate thedesignand implementationofdripsys‐temsinanumberofscenarios.Instructor:BobBryan#509HomeMethodsofPreservingWildGameMeatYUM! Learn to preserve wild game meat, make regular & smokedjerky, & prepare biltong (the 400‐year‐old traditional South Africanbeefsnackcuredinauniqueandhighly‐nutritiouswaythat'sdifferentfromAmericanjerkyintaste&prep).Instructors:JimFagerlie&NyaSchiffner

#449ALittleBitofTimeandaLotofButterandSugar=Frosting101

Learnabasicvanillabuttercreamrecipethatcanbeusedasabaseforalmond,peppermint,ororange lavored frosting.Learnaneasypea‐nutbutterfrostingandalifechangingchocolatefrosting.Instructor:RitaPeterson#456MyStoryofEntrepreneurship‐LocalFoodysLLCMy experience of how I started my business from nothing, indingcorrectpeople,identifyingtheREALPROBLEM,andgettinganLLCoffthegroundandrunning!Instructor:ChristopherPatterson#468LearntoKnitMake yourown fabric with two sticks andsome string! This very basic class aims toteach those who’ve always wanted to learnhowtocastonsimply,makesomeknitstitch‐es, and gradually build from there. Comewith your learning hat on, no experience isrequired!Classfee:$5Instructor:CarynVainio#469TheEquineToothFairyDidyouknowthejobofanequinedentistismostlypreventivework?Horse's teeth are always changing and can affect the overall healthandperformanceofyourhorse.Comelearnaboutannualdentalcare,dental deformities, tooth extractions, and the anatomy of your eq‐uine'smouth.Instructor:Dr.ClaireTungseth#474SwineHealth:CommonChallengesProducing high quality pork for yourself or your customers is en‐hanced by keeping them healthy and thriving. This class will covercommon diseases that cause loss and illness in small swine opera‐tions.Bringyourquestions!Instructor:Dr.MatthewWesley#487ConcreteSlabsforSheds,Greenhouses,Composting,&WalkwaysNeed a place to hide the bodies? Pavement is forever, so concretepadsaretheperfectsolutiontomanyfarmproblemssuchasmanuremanagement, rodent control,mud control and creating dry storage.We'll cover budgeting, design, permits, ground prep, forming, rein‐forcing, crack prevention,where to buy, installation, basic inishing,drying,tools,protectiveequipment,howtochipupandremove,andifitallgoestopot:costtohireapro.Instructor:JonSchwegler

#512UsingKanbantoOrganizeWorkandFlowBorrow a concept from Lean Manufacturing, make a Kanban (card)boardfortrackingthe lowofworkandinventory.Kanbanshelpyouprioritize, communicate and track work status, celebrate progress,understandlaborcapacity,andavoidrunningoutofthematerialsyouneed!Instructor:MichelleCan ield#515SelectingtheRightHayPayingtoomuchforpoorhay?Garywilldiscusswhattolookforwhenbuying hay and factors that affect hay nutrition. Learn what makeshigh‐quality hay and how to identify it in the bale before you buy.Participantsareencouragedtobringsamplesoftheirownhay. Instructor:GaryFredricks#530DahliaCultureAnybodycangrowdahlias...somepeoplejustgrowthembetter.We’llexplain, selecting which dahlias to grow, soil and bed preparation,planting tubers,caring foryourplantsandbloomsover thesummer.Wewillclosewithdigging,dividingandstoringyourtubersoverthewinter.Instructor:LindaJonassonandNadineDeGolier#532BucheNoel,theTraditionalFrenchChristmasCake

Thiscake isa lovelyholidayclassic for theFrench, made during Christmas time. It’slight sponge which is illed with butter‐cream covered in chocolate ganache icing.After inishingthecakewewillhaveaquickdemoonmakingtheperfectpiecrust.We’llhelp pie makers make an amazing crusteverytime.Instructor:GeoriaJohnson#536TheBestAppleandPearVarietiesfortheNorthwestWhatvarietiesareright foryou?Hearabout theverybestappleandpear varieties of the Paci ic Northwest from WSU researcher JackyKing. Instructor:JackyKing#538Freezing,Drying,RootCellaringLearnaboutfoodstorageandpreservationmethodsincludingfreez‐ing,dehydration,andusingrootcellarsorothermicroclimatestorageinyourhome.Wewillalsolookatdifferentdesignsforrootcellarsandbasicconstructionmethods.Instructorhaslivedwitharootcellarfortwentyyearsandcanofferpracticaladviceandinformation.Instructor:JennieBryan‐Goforth#541FeastNow!HowtoMakeaCheeseBoardfor2or25RhondaGothberg,ownerofGothbergFarms,artisangoatcheeses,willshowyouhowtomakeagorgeouscheeseboardinminutes.Choosethefoodsonyourboardbythenumberofpeople,theoccasion,thesea‐son,&yourfavorite lavors.Learnhowtoshowcasegreatcheeses&inviteyourgueststoexperimentwithnewtastepairings.Mostimportantly,Rhondawillhelpyoucreateboardsthatareasfast&easytomakeastheyarebeautiful&enticing.Theywillbeyournewgo‐tomeal,anytime.ClassMa‐terialsFee:$7Instructor:RhondaGothberg 

#543Rats:It’sNotRudolphInYourAtticEEK!Thatscurryingandsqueakingwon'tgoawaywithasquirtofoil‐‐butifyoulearnthehabitsandbehaviorofratsyouwillbeabletogetridofthem.Learntobait,trapandexterminatethesediseasecarryingpests.Instructor:KarlBishop#544GardeningForPollinatorsTheimportanceofourpollinatorsisinthenews.Pollinationofplantsisresponsiblefor1ofevery3bitesoffoodweconsumeandisessen‐tial for our varieddiet. Come learn some importantways you can at‐tractandsupportthosethat‘buzz”inyourowngardenspace.Instructor:VirgeneLink‐New#546TinyHomeDesign!Interestedinthispopularidea,butneedsomeprofessionalhelpwithdesignandconstructionideas?Thisclasswillcoverconstructionop‐tionsandframingsystems,code,foundationandroo ingoptions,de‐signstyles,useofrecycledmaterials,budgeting,andmore.InstructorRobertGoforthisabuilderwithdecadesofexperiencewhohasbuiltmanydifferentstylesoftinyhomesandsmallstructures.Instructor:RobertGoforth#561GiantPumpkinGrowingforBeginnersImaginethesuninyourfaceinHalfMoonBay,CAwhilestandingontopofyourgiantpumpkinweighinginat1910poundsbecausethat’sexactlywhatCindyTobeck, theinstructorforthisclass,didandthen collected her check for$11,500. Inclassshewillcoverstarting pumpkin seeds, prun‐ingandtrainingyourplant,andgeneral growing requirements.Seed nomenclature and grow‐ers resources will be covered.What a great opportunity tolearnfromthebest.Instructor:CindyTobeck#564BuyingaNewHorseHorse shopping can be daunting, andweeding out the good from the bad issometimesadif iculttask.It'seasytogetcarried awayby a big set of browneyes,even though thehorsebatting themmaynot be the best horse for you. However,thewronghorsecanruinthefunofridingandmaybeunsafe.We’ll talk about pre‐purchaseexams,horseattitudes,con irmation,andintendeduse.Instructor:Dr.JenniferSparks#565TractorMaintenanceA well‐maintained working tractor is the mainstay of many smallfarms. Learn routinepreventativemaintenance tokeepyour tractorstartinguponthe irstturn.Instructor:SteveVanValkenburg#567IntroductiontoMasonBeesThisclasscovers thebasicsofwhymasonbeesare important tous.Learn fromsomeonewhohasbeenraisingmasonbees for20yearshoweasy it is to raisemasonbees,where to locate theirhouses forbest results, how many bees you need, what plants attract masonbees,andhowourNWweathercanaffectthebeesandyourcrops.Instructor:RayStrelecki

Session 6: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

#568LearntoKnitMakeyourownfabricwithtwosticksandsomestring!Thisverybasicclassaimstoteachthosewho’vealwayswantedto learnhowtocaston simply,make some knit stitches, and gradually build from there.Comewithyourlearninghaton,noexperienceisrequired!ClassFee:$5.00Instructor:CarynVainio#571BicycleMaintenance101Learnthebasicsofmaintainingyourbicyclefrom a professional bicycle mechanic. Wewilldiscusseverythingfromhowtospeedilyix a lat tire to small repairs and catchingissues early on. Bring any questions aboutyour own bicycle and leavewith some tipsandtricksonmakingitrunsmoothly!Instructor:CallieWaldschmidt#575PruningYourShrubsAreoldershrubs takingoveryour landscape?Haveyoupurchasedahomewith overgrownbushes? Learnbasic pruning cuts, timing forpruning, types of shrubs and how to prune them. Current local pic‐tureswithcorrectandincorrecttypespresented.Instructor:ClaudiaWells#582FirstAidforFarm&FamilyLearnfarm irstaid,whattodoinanemergencyandhowtoevaluateforseverityofinjuryfromacareer ire ighter/EMTwith18yearsofexperience.Instructor:RobertShelley#584TractorBuying101Doesn’teveryfarmneedafrontendloadertomakelifeeasier?Matchyourhorsepowersneedtothejobsathandonyourfarm.Willyoubemaintainingyourcurrentpasturesorareyoulookingtoworkgroundandplantseed.Findouthowmuchtractorhorsepoweryouwillneedtobuy?Frontendloaders,backhoes,balerrequirementsetc.willallbecoveredmatchingtherightsizedtractortothejobforyourproper‐ty.Instructor:SteveWright#596HeritagePoultryBreedsHeritage chicken breeds are heirloom breeds that adhere to a fewimportantstandardsincluding:recognitionbyAPA(AmericanPoultryAssociation),naturallymating(noarti icialinsemination),havealongandproductiveoutdoorlifespan,andhaveaslowgrowthrate.Wewilldiscussbreedingandstandards, showing,andmaintaininga lockofheritagebirds.Instructor:BenJanicki

Multi‐SessionClassesSeepage1and2forclassdescriptions.Toattendtheseclasses,

youmustsignupforthe irstpartintheSession5.#618Let’sTalkGoats,Part2#631Forestomachs,notFourStomachs!Part2#659CreatingaWebsiteforYourBusiness,Part2#681GrazingInvestigation:DoestheSummerDroughtRobYour

GrassBank?,Part2#602IntrotoHomeCidermakingAn intro tomaking cider athome. Learnabout equipment required,basic hygiene, apple processing, sweet cidermaking, hard cider fer‐mentationandbottling.Alsovinegarandcyser,andalternativemeth‐odsofciderproduction.Instructor:DougHo ius#606DesignaDripIrrigationSystemforYourGardenAfterthisdrysummeryoumaybe lookingforabetterwaytowateryourgarden.Adripirrigationsystemtakestheworkoutofwatering,whetheragardenbed,deckgarden,greenhouse,or individualplant,withaminimallosstoevaporationorrunoff.Itcanbeprogrammedtooccur at any schedule desired. Master Garden and irrigation expertBobBryanwill illustrate thedesignand implementationofdripsys‐temsinanumberofscenarios.Instructor:BobBryan#608Camels:TheOtherLivestockMilk.Wool.Meat.Pleasureriding.Carting.Dressage.Allthisandmoreiswhatadomesticcamelcanbringtoyour life.Therearemanyfac‐torstoconsiderwhencontemplatingtheadditionofacamelortwotoyourherd, andaswithother livestockanimals, is it important tobefully informed before purchasing one. Join Dana Brothers to learnabout this fascinating,multi‐purpose ruminant that’s been domesti‐catedlongerthanhorses.Importantinformationforchoosingacamelsuchasspecies,age,genderandfunctionaltrainingwillbecoveredasthespeakersharesherexperienceandpassion for thisunder‐utilized andoften poorly un‐derstood ani‐mal. In additionyou will learnabout the latestcutting edge re‐search with Ani‐malAssistedInter‐ventions utilizingthese gentle giantsbothinEuropeandNorthAmerica.Instructor:DanaBrothers

#609SmokingFishLearntheprocessesforcuringandsmoking ishproducingyourownmouthwateringdelights.Instructors:JimFagerlie&NyaSchiffner#611ArcWeldingIntro toweldingwith anopportunity forhands‐on training for eachstudent.Add$4materialsfee.Instructor:DarrylMain#612PreparingforLambingandKiddingDon’t be caught unprepared in an emergency situation during themostimportanttimeoftheyear!Checkyourinventoryforimportantmedicines, prepare a gear bag with critical tools near‐at‐hand, andassess your infrastructure in theweeks ahead, so you are ready foranything!Instructor:MichelleCan ield#616FrisbeeDogTrainingGotadogwithhighenergyandastrongworkdrive?DiscDogcompeti‐tioncouldbejustthething—grabafewFrisbeesandyourwillingdog!LearntherulesofcompetitionforDistanceandAccuracy,andforFree‐style,theastonishingexhibitionofhuman/caninegraceandathleticismsettomusic.Instructor:GeorgeFreeman#624BuildingaPollinatorGardenfromGrasstoBloomingExu‐beranceWhat todowithasunnynewyardwith lowerlessbeds,overgrownjunipersandabrowngrowthmasqueradingasgrass? Thismustbeideal forapollinatorgardenplus. Andaddina fewamenitiestore‐ducestormwaterrun‐off,andfeedbene icialinsects.Ibuiltitandtheydidcome.SharonJ.Collman,WSUExtensionEmeritusProfessor,ento‐mologistandgardener,will shareherprocess for turningananemicgrasslandanddirt‐bedsintoaprofusionof loraldelights.Here’swhatI started with in 2014: https://www.red in.com/WA/Mountlake‐Terrace/6003‐230th‐St‐SW‐98043/home/2723345Instructor:SharonCollman#626GrassPower!AnIntroductionToFarmingWithOxenAreyouasmalltome‐dium scale farmerthinking about renew‐able energy? On farmfertility production?Fossil fuel independ‐ence? Preserving tra‐ditional skills andtechniques?Maybe you justwant to add a littlemore intention andmeaning toyour farm? Then farmingwith oxenmight be for you! Togetherwewill explore the basics of farmingwith oxen andwhy it remains animportantandrelevantskilltodayandintothefuture.Instructor:GarrettFranz#627HowtoSelect,Grow,andPruneClematis,theQueenoftheVinesWhetheryouhaveonlyoneclematisoradozenyoucanalwaysintro‐duce onemore into your garden. Learn about the different types ofclematisbasedonbloomtimeandvigorandhowtheycanbeusedascompanion plants. Learn tips about initial planting and subsequentgrowthandtraining.Learnsomebasicguidelinesforpruningandthatpruningrarelykillsaclematis.Leavethistalkreadytobuyyournextclematis!Instructor:MarilynGlenn

#628ShearingSheepOnAStandTake control of getting yoursheep shearedonyour time lineandyourstandard.Watchalocaltop breeder of premium wooland meat sheep show you hersystem for shearing sheep on astand. Keeping your animal se‐cureandsafewhileatanappro‐priateheight for shearingmakesthis system a win for all. ( Out‐side;Dresswarmly.)Instructor:EileenHordyk#634RaisingaCoupleofBeefCowsJoinseasonedcattleproducersforadiscussionofavarietyofwaystosuccessfully raise beef cattle in Western Washington. Whether youwant to raise a couple or many, this class will help get you going,moveyourexistingoperationforward,orplanforexpansion!Topicsinclude:breeds,setup,management,marketingandmore!Moderator:BobbiLindemulder,CattleProducerandSnohomishConservationDistrictFarmPlanner.Presenters:MembersoftheSnohomishCountyCattlemen’sAssociation#637RaisingPigsonPastureLearnabout thevariousbreedsandhowtochoose therightone foryou!Wewilldiscussrotationalgrazing,theimportanceofforageandsupplemental feed, shelter requirements, fencing, and the uniquechallengesfacedbyraisingpigsinanunconventionalmanner.Instructor:HeatherForthofer#638SeedSavingforHomeGardensPeoplesaveseedformanydifferentreasons, includingthepreserva‐tionofgeneticdiversityandcostreduction.We'll learnthebasicsonwhatcanbesaved,bestprac‐tices, seedprocessing, and stor‐age options. Instructor is thedirector of Finney Farm SeedDistro, which has provided freeseedtolocalschools,foodbanks,and community gardens for adecade.Packagesoflocal,organ‐ic, heirloom seed will be madeavailabletoallparticipants.Instructor:JennieBryan‐Goforth#640MotorcycleMaintenance101Maintainyourbikebeforeyoucrashandburn.Learnhowtochangeandcleanyourair ilter,changeyouroil,maintainandadjustyourbike’schainandchangeoutbrakepads.KenOliver,crewchiefformanylocalmotoracers,willshowyouhowtokeepyourbikeatpeakperformance.Instructor:KenOliver#643TheFamilyMilkCow—MilkforYou!Learn about the joys, workload, options, bene its and realities of afamilymilk cow.Basic care, sanitarymilkingpractices, and uses foryourmilkwillbecovered,aswellastipstomakeitallworkonasmallfarmorevenbackyard.Instructor:KarlBishop#649FrostingCupcakes101Learnhow touse a 1Mwilton tip for frosting cupcakes a variety ofways.You'll learnhowtodoa"ruf le" lookanda"rose" lookforthetopofyourcupcakes.Ifyouarelookingforaneasyandclassicwaytotopyourcupcakes,thisclassisforyou!Instructor:RitaPeterson

#653Cushing’sDiseaseintheHorseInterestedinlearningmoreaboutCushing’sDisease?HaveyouheardaboutEquineMetabolicSyndrome?Inthis lecturewewill talkaboutevery aspect of thesecommon issues, fromidentifyingearlysignstomanagement after diag‐nosis.Thegoalistohelpour equine companionslive long,happy livesbyproviding you with themost up‐to‐date infor‐mation.Instructor:Dr.VivekaRannala#660HomeOrchardPestControlLearnhowtocontrolyourfruitpestsusingorganic,conventional,andmechanicalmeans.Timingismostimportantandwithdwarftreesitispossibletoalmosteliminatepesticidesusingmechanicalcontrol.Instructor:GaryMoulton#661GiantPumpkinsBeyondtheSeedThisadvancedclasswill coversoilamending, seedselection, fertiga‐tion and watering, pest management and disease control. Here’swhereyouwilllearntopushyourpumpkintothemax.Instructor:CindyTobeck#665HandheldPowerTools:“Weedeaters,”BlowersandHedgeTrimmersLearnhowtokeepthesecommonyardmaintenancetoolsintopcon‐dition and use them safely. I will have examples of these commontoolsattheclasstoshowyouthemostcommonproblemswiththemand their solution. If you have questions about your tool, bring italong.Instructor:SteveVanValkenburg#667MasonBees:NowThatIHaveThemWhatDoIDo?This class goes into when to put out your bees, how to maintain ahealthy bee supply, and how andwhen to harvest your bees. We’llcoverstoringbeesfornextseason.Cleaningofbeesandhouseswillbedemonstratedduring this class. Several stylesofbeehouseswillbedisplayed,andtheirprosandconswillbediscussed.Eachparticipantwillbegiventheirownbeehousetobuildandtakehome. $20.00materialsfee/student.Instructor:RayStrelecki#673HorsekeepinginthePaci icNorthwest—MeetingtheChal‐lengesIn this classyouwill learnhow toovercomemanyof the challengeswe face as horse owners and keepers in the westernWashington ‐speci icallyrelatedtomud,manureandpastureproblems.Weallreadinteresting and unique solutions to horse care in themany journalsandmagazineswe read, butWesternWashington presents some ofthemost challenging issues in keeping horses because of its uniqueclimateandecology‐facednowhereelseintheUnitedStates.So,anysolutionstotheseissuesmustbespeci icanduniquetothisarea.JoinMichaelaswediscussthevariousuniqueandspeci icwaysweover‐comethechallengeshereandkeepourhorsesandourlandsafeandhealthy.Instructor:MichaelHipp

#679ProjectHarvest–GrowingandHarvestingNutritiousFoodinourCommunitiesProjectHarvest aims to increase access tonutritious food inour re‐gion by connecting local farmers, food banks, and volunteers to getfresh,localproduceintothehandsandbelliesofthefoodinsecureinour communities. Access to fresh produce is particularly hard forthose on a limited budget and you can help make nutritious, freshproduce more accessible to all. Project Harvest recruits and trainsvolunteers to growand/orharvest surplusproduce.Whether you’replanning this year’s garden andwant to ‘grow an extra row for thefoodbank’orthinkingofgleaningareafarmsandorchards,thisclassprovidestheresourcesneededtogetstartedandengageyourneigh‐borsinagreatfamilyactivity.Instructor:SnohomishConservationDistrictCommunityConserva‐tionTeam#680WhattoLookforWhenYouBuyorRentaPieceofPropertyYoushouldalwaysgoonaseconddate!Matchyourfarminggoalsandobjectiveswithpotential farm sites.All farms arenot created equal.Learnwhatresourcesareavailableforevaluatingsoiltypes, landus‐age, setbacks, regulations andwetlandsbeforeyoupurchase a farm.Carefulpreplanningbeginsastrongfoundationformeetingyourper‐sonaland inancialgoals.Instructor:CharlieBoon#682FirstAidforFarm&FamilyLearnfarm irstaid,whattodoinanemergencyandhowtoevaluateforseverityofinjuryfromacareer ire ighter/EMTwith18yearsofexperience.Instructor:RobertShelley#687HikingandWildernessRecreationBasicsGetout there!... but... in thepastdecade,more than200hikershavebeenrescuedbytheVolunteersofSnohomishSearchandRescue.Thebestway to learn is to learn from themistakesofothers, sowewillintroduce the basics of backcountry risk mitigation through tellingsomeofthesestories.Beyondthesebasics,we'llcoverhikinglocationsbothpopularandremote,aswellassuggestingbooksandwebsitestohelpyoudiscoveryourownadventure.Othertopicsincludeclothing,equipment,cellphoneapps,satellitecommunicationdevices,permits,parkingpassesandweather.Instructor:JonSchwegler#690HarvestingtheHiveGothoney?Howdoyouextracthoneyfromthehive,bottleandstoreit.Whataboutpropolis?Pollenorhoneycomb?Thisclasscovershar‐vestingfromthehive,storageanduseofhoneybeeproducts.Instructor:BonnieSwanson#696RaisingHeritageTurkeysHeritage turkeys are long lived, activeforagers, genetically diverse breeds thatare able tomatenaturally and raise theiryoung. Much slower to develop heritagebirdslivelongenoughtodevelopalayeroffatbeneaththeskin,which impartsarichlavor to themeat. They also have largerthighsand legsbecause theystill runandly which produces especially dark, juicymeat.Learnhowtoraise heritagebreedsofturkeyforyourfamily’sneeds.Instructor:BenJanicki