Whatcom Farm Expo set for March 4

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The seventh annual Whatcom Farm Expo will take place on Saturday, March 4 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WECU Expo Building.

The Whatcom Farm Expo offers events and networking opportunities for everyone, from those already operating large farms to people considering starting a farm. All ages are welcome to attend.

The expo will cover topics such as animal health, pasture quality, homesteading and information on funding opportunities, according to a Whatcom County Public Works Department press release. Public works and Whatcom County Conservation District host the event.

Presentations will be done from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on irrigation, soil testing, poultry production, native pollinators, manure compost, and llama and alpaca care. At 11 a.m., Steensma Creamery and Fair Cow’s Path Farm will host the keynote presentation, “Your farm starts with you: From farmers, to productive land and a thriving business.”

Over 40 exhibitors, live animals, hands-on demonstrations and food will be at the event, according to the press release.

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