Summer farm walks offered

Washington State University’s Small Farms Team and Tilth Producers of Washington are co-sponsoring summer farm walks around the state. All farm walks go from 12:30 to 4 p.m., with sign-in beginning at noon. Pre-registration is encouraged. The cost is $15 for Tilth Producers members, students and interns and $25 for non members; there is a $5 fee for day-of registration.

Nearby farm walks include:

July 15 - Beekeeping on a Biodynamic Farm at Friendly Haven Rise Farm in Venersborg, Clark County. Join Jacqueline and Joseph Freeman on their biodynamic farm to learn about starting and tending hives, maintaining hive health without pesticides or additives, and incorporating bees into a diversified farm.

August 26 - Pasture Based Products to Support Family, Community, and Environment at Lincoln Creek Ranch in Galvin, Lewis County. Farmers Nate Lewis and Melissa Barker raise pastured eggs, meat and dairy. See how their grassland management practices provide 100 percent of their animals’ needs. Learn about NRCS EQIP projects through an on-farm animal waste (including offal) composting facility.

Visit http://tilthproducers.org/programs/farm-walk/upcoming-farm-walks/ or call 206-632-7506 to register or for more information.