Producer Resources
Producer Technical Resources
Analytical
Laboratories and Consultants Serving Agriculture in the Pacific
Northwest ---- Animal feed and
soil testing resources.
WSU
Small Farms Team
Comprehensive resources to
support small farms across the state. Team
member contact information can be especially helpful.
At this site you can also research crop information, including
disease, insect and weed control.
Online Guide to Plant
Disease Control
Pacific Northwest Insect
Management Handbook
Pacific Northwest Weed
Management Handbook
New
Alternative Fruit Crops for Western Washington
Alternative
fruit crops that have been tested over the last several years
at the WSU
Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension
Center, and their potential for high value alternative crops.
You may print
your free copy or order
one online.
Growing
Wine Grapes in Maritime Western Washington
This publication provides research based wine grape growing considerations specific to our local climate. Readers will find information about site selection, choosing the right varieties and roostocks, plant spacing, traning, trellising and irrigation. Detailed explanation of pruning and other qulity and health management practices precede an extensive list of further information sources.
2002 Pierce County Agriculture Profiles
(most recent data available)
Producer Marketing Resources
WSDA
Small Farm & Direct Marketing
This program provides free assistance with direct marketing and other common business issues. See the Green Book; a comprehensive guide on farm sales.
Puget
Sound Fresh
Find a farm, farmer market, harvest times, recipes.
Local
Harvest
Find farmers in your area who sell direct.
WSU
Vegetable Research and Extension
Includes information on a wide range of projects and news concerning vegetable production in the Pacific Northwest.
WSU
Pacific Northwest Vegetable Extension Group
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Extension Group includes members from the University of Idaho, Oregon State University, Washington State University and USDA-ARS. Specialists contribute their expertise in plant pathology, horticulture, and entomology.
WSDA
Organic Rules & Regulations
A guidebook on requirements for certified organic production. Also see page 10 of guide for exemptions
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S Department of Agriculture, and Pierce County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
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