A Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) series will bring in speakers to present on a variety of farming topics once a month from May through October. The series will kick off Thursday, May 11 with an event on native plant buffers.
The Farm Speaker Series is free and geared for anyone who wants to learn about farming, according to WCD. The meetings will be held 6-7:30 p.m. during one Thursday evening each month at different locations in Whatcom County. Speakers will include professionals, local farmers and landowners. Refreshments will be provided.
The upcoming events include:
• May 11 – Stream bank protection with native plant buffers. The event will be held at the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association’s community room and garden, 3507 Bakerview Road in Bellingham.
• June 8 – Disaster preparedness for livestock
• July 13 – Compost and conservation field day
• August 17 – Sheep flock health and pasture management
• September 14 – Farm funding opportunities
• October 5 – Winter readiness best management practices
For more information and to RSVP, visit whatcomcd.org/farm-speaker-series.
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