Whatcom Conservation District holds an annual expo at the Northwest Washington Fairground that provides community members with an opportunity to interact and network with 50+ vendors, attend seminars and live demonstrations, and connect with local farm improvement resources. Last year, the expo drew more than 600 attendees who were excited by the quality of live demonstrations and seminars on beekeeping, livestock ownership, sustainable forestry, and more. Kids and adults alike were also thrilled with the 100+ free tree seedlings the Washington Tree Farm Program distributed during the expo.
Folks who live in or near Whatcom County and are interested in similar resources should check out the district's Farm Speaker Series. During in-person sessions around the county, community members can learn from local farmers about things like increasing crop yields, improving soil health, and growing high-quality forage for livestock. Learn more at https://www.whatcomcd.org/farm-speaker-series.
Delaini Disher’s photo, “Well-Attended Field Demonstration” captures the use of livestock in sustainable farming, highlighting the importance of biomass collection from a grazed cover crop field.
Mckenzi Coleman's "Exclusion Fence" photo highlights the enduring value of exclusion fencing as a tool for protecting natural resources like salmon streams and safeguarding livestock.
The winning photo from the conservation district calendar contest highlights hands-on salmon education.
