Cowlitz County Voluntary Stewardship Program

Cowlitz County Voluntary Stewardship Program The Voluntary Stewardship Program is established by the Washington State Legislature.

05/12/2022

Several women farmers and I recently completed training to create Digital Story Telling short videos.

Check out my first video, titled, Grounded for Life.

05/12/2022

Several women farmers and I recently completed training to create Digital Story Telling short videos.

Check out this amazing video by Anna Meadows, titled, Silver Lyening.

05/12/2022

Several women farmers and I recently completed training to create Digital Story Telling short videos.

Check out this amazing video by Summer Steenbarger.

05/12/2022

Several women farmers and I recently completed training to create Digital Story Telling short videos.

Check out this amazing video by Jan Wilson, titled, Tractor Trails.

05/03/2022

FREE (VIRTUAL) PASTURE MANAGEMENT CLASS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS!

WSU Extension On-line Workshop: Pasture Management
May 18 6:00 – 7:00 pm

This class will show how to integrate soil, plants, livestock and environmental factors into a workable plan for healthy pastures. Learn how to manage your property throughout the year to maximize grass production. Topics include grazing management, hay quality, w**d control and forage species.

The hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09
Meeting ID: 775 605 6320
Password: 12345

You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary).
Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782 775 605 6320 #

For help, call Gary Fredricks at [email protected] or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension.

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Hey, all you friends of farms, forests, fish, and families...I'm having an amazing work day!It is so awesome to have a c...
04/28/2022

Hey, all you friends of farms, forests, fish, and families...

I'm having an amazing work day!

It is so awesome to have a career that you love, and working with farmers throughout Cowlitz County is a dream come true for the grandson of a local dairy farmer, and a former Agriculture Teacher.

Today I am writing this next issue of The VSP Voice conservation farming newsletter... this issue is focused on the opportunities that local farms have to help protect and enhance, not only their land, but also Fish & Wildlife Conservation Areas.

This issue's articles include:

Page 1 - WDFW Priority Habitat and Species Program Aims to
Ensure Future Survival of ESA-listed Species.

Page 2 - Healthy Riparian Corridors Benefit Farms, Fish & Wildlife

Page 3 - Riparian Non Fish Bearing Streams on Farmland Flow into Fish Bearing Aquatic Habitats.

04/26/2022

On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm WSU Master Gardeners present weekly online free programs. No need to register; just pop in.

Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09
Meeting ID: 775 605 6320
Password: 12345

Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320 #
For help, call Gary Fredricks at [email protected] or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by

May 3 Noon Tuesday
May Garden Tips (online) WSU Master Gardener Adam Weeks will talk about what tasks are important in your garden in May, as well as pests and plant diseases you may encounter. No need to register; just pop in.

May 10 Noon Tuesday
Growing Vegetables, where to start! (online) WSU Master Gardener Sara Clark will discuss what to do in your vegetable garden to plan and prepare it for planting. You will learn when to plant, how to get an early start, and what it takes to maintain healthy plants to get a great harvest. The FREE 1-hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

May 17 Noon Tuesday
Tomato support options (online) WSU Master Gardeners Alice Slusher and Nancy Andrews will show options to devices to support your tomatoes. It will include simple tomato cages that will last a lifetime, store easily, and allow easy access to your tomatoes.

May 21 10:00 am Saturday
Propagating Trees and Shrubs by Air-layering (in-person) WSU Master Gardener Trisha Bonapace will demonstrate how to propagate new trees and shrubs from woody plant material. This is done while the stem is still attached to the parent plant! The workshop will be held at the Cowlitz Co. Training Center, 1942 1st Ave., Longview, WA 98632, on the d**e beside the Hall of Justice. No registration required.

May 24 Noon Tuesday
Rejuvenating your lawn (online) Would you like to have a healthier, more attractive lawn next year? On WSU Extension Coordinator Gary Fredricks will explain how a few basic steps that will maintain and revive an otherwise healthy lawn. The FREE 1-hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions. No need to register; just pop in.

May 31 Noon Tuesday
Escaped Ornamental Noxious W**ds (online) Sometimes our beautiful garden plants do so well that they escape into the wild and become noxious bullies. WSU Master Gardener and Cowlitz County Noxious W**d Coordinator, Jennifer Mendoza, will talk about these garden escapees and what to do about them.

Best Wishes and Stay Safe!

Gary Fredricks
WSU Extension\Cowlitz County
304 Cowlitz Way
Kelso, WA 98626
360-577-3014 Ext. 3
[email protected]

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04/26/2022

Four Cowlitz County women farmers and I just completed training in Digital Story Telling.

I'd like to share my video tale... and our women farmers may be sharing theirs soon. :)

Cowlitz County VSP plans to use these news skills to create some great virtual farm tours of local farms. Stay tuned for more exciting videos!

Cowlitz County Voluntary Stewardship Program is continuing Community Watershed Meetings with the next scheduled on Monda...
03/07/2022

Cowlitz County Voluntary Stewardship Program is continuing Community Watershed Meetings with the next scheduled on Monday, March 21, 2022 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with time for landowner networking before and after the meeting.

Dear friends of farms, fish, forests, and families...Don't forget to visit the local businesses, listed below, to pick u...
02/22/2022

Dear friends of farms, fish, forests, and families...

Don't forget to visit the local businesses, listed below, to pick up your complimentary 2022 VSP conservation farming wall calendar.

And be sure to thank the businesses who support local farms, clean water in streams, and the improvement of habitat for fish, wildlife, and native pollinators.

You can pick up your free wall calendar at any of the following locations:

In Longview:

Cowlitz Conservation District
Pape' Machinery Agriculture & Turf
Western World

In Kelso:

Tractor Supply Company
Watkins Tractor & Supply
Cowlitz County WSU Extension Office

In Lexington and Castle Rock (available late afternoon February 23rd and later):

Lexington Hardware & Feed
4 Corners Farm and Garden

In Toutle:

Drew's Grocery & Service
Susie's Rock Shop

In Kalama:

Double D's Feed, Farm & Garden

In Woodland:

Remnant Farms, Feed, & Supply

Address

207 Fourth Avenue North, Rm. 100
Kelso, WA
98626

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+13605773042

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