Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Farmers, county leaders to share ideas
MARYSVILLE — Snohomish County leaders and farmers might reap some fertile ideas during next week’s Focus on Farming Conference.
A past conference led to the county’s ongoing project to process locally grown canola and mustard seed into biodiesel for its vehicle fleet. County Executive Aaron Reardon hopes more innovations will sprout from this year’s event on Nov. 5 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville.
“What this conference is highlighting is what is being done across the country to preserve farmland and keep farmers in business,” Reardon said. “It’s become much more of a statewide farming conference, not just Snohomish County.”
Since 2004, Focus on Farming has brought together farmers, business people and policy makers. The theme this year is “Growing Together.” There are new classes on wine-making and nursery development.
Speakers include author David “Mas” Masumoto and former New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Charles Kuperus. Cowboy poet Baxter Black is scheduled to serve up evening entertainment.
A gourmet lunch featuring local farm fare breaks up the day of workshops. The evening ends with a tasting from Washington wineries and artisan cheese makers.
A summit on land-use and water policy is planned Nov. 4, the day before the farming conference. Among the major topics is balancing successful farming and habitat conservation.
Noah Haglund: 425-339-3466, nhaglund@heraldnet.com.
Focus on Farming
Snohomish County hosts its sixth annual Focus on Farming Conference at the Tulalip Resort Casino conference center on Nov. 5. For more information, or to register, go to www.focusonfarming.org.
A county Land-Use and Water Policy Summit will be held at the same location from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4. To sign up, contact county agricultural coordinator Ryan Hembree: ryan.hembree@snoco.org or 425-388-7112.
A past conference led to the county’s ongoing project to process locally grown canola and mustard seed into biodiesel for its vehicle fleet. County Executive Aaron Reardon hopes more innovations will sprout from this year’s event on Nov. 5 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville.
“What this conference is highlighting is what is being done across the country to preserve farmland and keep farmers in business,” Reardon said. “It’s become much more of a statewide farming conference, not just Snohomish County.”
Since 2004, Focus on Farming has brought together farmers, business people and policy makers. The theme this year is “Growing Together.” There are new classes on wine-making and nursery development.
Speakers include author David “Mas” Masumoto and former New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Charles Kuperus. Cowboy poet Baxter Black is scheduled to serve up evening entertainment.
A gourmet lunch featuring local farm fare breaks up the day of workshops. The evening ends with a tasting from Washington wineries and artisan cheese makers.
A summit on land-use and water policy is planned Nov. 4, the day before the farming conference. Among the major topics is balancing successful farming and habitat conservation.
Noah Haglund: 425-339-3466, nhaglund@heraldnet.com.
Focus on Farming
Snohomish County hosts its sixth annual Focus on Farming Conference at the Tulalip Resort Casino conference center on Nov. 5. For more information, or to register, go to www.focusonfarming.org.
A county Land-Use and Water Policy Summit will be held at the same location from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4. To sign up, contact county agricultural coordinator Ryan Hembree: ryan.hembree@snoco.org or 425-388-7112.
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