Chickens and other poultry can be a great addition to a farming enterprise, whether commercial or hobby level. Processing itself can be a mystery to the newcomer however, and regulations and food safety can be daunting. To encourage more farmers to try their hand at poultry, NABC set out to offer a straight-forward, practical master…
This summer NABC’s Jeff Voltz presented two 3-hours marketing and branding workshops for students attending Whidbey Island’s Organic Farm School. Topics covered included: • Market Feasibility and Choosing Viable Market Channels • Brand Development Marketing and Outreach • Pricing Concepts-Understanding Business Costs, Gross Margin, and Establishing Sales Projections • Marketing Plan Concepts In case you…
NABC will be present at the Festival of Farmers being held at Viva Farms in Burlington, WA October 7 and 8th. The weekend will include a hands-on experience on what it takes to run a farm. The NABC’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) will be available for a demonstration and tours. Miguel Martinez will be…
NABC is partnering in an effort calling all chefs to join the Bounty Week celebration! For the week of October 13-19, we are asking chefs to produce special dishes made from Snoqualmie Valley-grown ingredients. Bounty Week showcases both local farms and farmers as well as our local cafés, pubs, and eateries. Bounty Week is brought…
Harborview Medical Center (HMC) in Seattle is offering a Farm Fresh Salad Kit to go in their cafeteria. And it has been an instant hit with their customers.The $6.50 bag offers a selection of organic veggies for the person on the go: to take back to their desk, to enjoy in the summer sunshine, or…
Whidbey Island Grown Week is a 10-day celebration of local products, services, and experiences. The events begin September 29 and conclude October 8, and will showcase all 50 Whidbey Island Grown members that will organize at least one idea, special offering, event or celebration. NABC has been an active sponsor and participant of this group…
There are many critical details involved in starting a business. This class is geared towards providing foundational information to help new farmers and food related businesses to answer key questions such as, “What is required to start a business? Where and how do I get a business license? What are my responsibilities and legal obligations…
2018 Request for Applications (RFA) Announcement Western Extension Risk Management Education Center (Western Center) Washington State University Extension Serving Farmers and Ranchers Through Targeted Risk Management Education Proposals are due by 5 PM, PST, Thursday, November 16, 2017 The Western Extension Risk Management Education Center (Western Center), in conjunction with the Northeast, North Central and…
Space is still available in these three upcoming cider classes: CINA Cider Foundation Class October 9-13, 2017 WSU NW Research Center Mt. Vernon, WA Brianna Ewing, Instructor Online registration: http://cider.wsu.edu/event/cider-perry-production-a-foundation CINA Cider Foundation Class November 13-17, 2017 South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Andrew Byers, Instructor Online registration: https://spscc.edu/cce/cider-perry CINA Cider & Perry Science…
