Join us for the second annual Whidbey Farmer’s Forum, hosted and sponsored by Organic Farm School and Whidbey Island Grown. The forum will include class session, with multiple class options per time slot, mid-day panels, and a happy hour at 4:30pm. Soup will be provided for lunch. Some of the class spaces are unheated, so please bring layers!

Cost will be $25 to help cover costs of speakers’ travel.

Class registration is open now! Read class descriptions below and sign up to reserve your seat. Classroom space is limited in some cases. If you have questions, please contact Shannon or Judy.

The Country Living Expo and Modern Homesteading Conference is a gathering, decades in the making. Located in the Skagit Valley of northwestern Washington state, it’s a day once a year that people from all backgrounds can come together to learn about homesteading and nature together. From each other. Most of the presenters are volunteers; all are local farmers, veterinarians, stockmen, homesteaders, and folks that are passionate about food preservation, soil conservation, livestock management and production, gardening, art, and anything else you can think of that’s related.

The local FFA chapter volunteers, Washington State University Extension provides support, and a small non-profit called the Master Livestock Foundation all lift together in an immense effort to create an event with great food, local vendors, lots of learning, and a day of true community. People helping people, whether they know each other or not. Sharing hard earned lessons with others so that all can benefit.

https://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/countrylivingexpo/

The home of Marc Wilson and Anza Muenchow..

Share some cheer with fellow Tilth members and their guests at Maha Farm and Forest. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and gift-wrapped items for the White Elephant gift exchange. Bring a beverage of your choice. Consider carpooling with your neighbor. We will be coordinating drivers and those who prefer not to drive after dark. If you can pick up others or want to be picked up, contact Prescott or call 360-682-8642. 

The White Elephant gift exchange is an opportunity to move something you no longer want, is in good condition, is not expensive and is a fun thing to share. To participate, each person in your group brings a wrapped gift. Details will be explained at the party. RSVP to Marc or Anza.

The October Business meeting is scheduled for WEDNESDAY October 18. Normally it is on a Tuesday. It will be via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. Please contact President Gary Ingram for the meeting link. To submit agenda items contact Secretary Daria Martel. Every member in good standing is entitled to participate and vote in regular business meetings. Bylaws are here.