EVENTS & MORE

Rural Pathways to Prosperity

Friday, April 17
Washington Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference is held at 20 locations around the state. Learn how to add value to your rural business, create jobs and improve the economy. Register here.

Western Washington Grapes Workshop

Friday, April 17, Seattle
WSU Viticulture and Enology program offers a hands-on workshop for improved grape production. Includes relevant Extension publications and continuing education credits. Register here.

Biofuels and Wildlife Webinar

Wednesday, April 22
Brian Moser from the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Institute and Robert Fletcher from the University of Florida talk about biodiversity in bioenergy feedstock production systems. Learn more here.

Learn about local foods, farmers market grants

Workshops on the USDA Farmer’s Market and Local Foods Promotion Program Grants happen this month.

Washington State University is partnering with USDA to help applicants develop and successfully submit competitive proposals. Workshops are scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at the CWU Student Union Building in Ellensburg and Tuesday, April 21, at Urban Grace Church in Tacoma. Workshops are free but require registration. Send an email to Colleen Donovan at colleen.donovan@wsu.edu to register.

Interns needed for ag jobs

The clock is ticking on internship opportunities for Northwest students exploring agriculture careers. Opportunities deadlining soon include:
• Wilbur-Ellis, a international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients, seeks applicants for Field Scout interns in the Columbia Basin and on the Palouse. Deadline is April 27.
• Summer and fall internships with the Washington Grain Commission, learning about the small grains industry, grower outreach and public relations. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 17.
• An organic farm internship at Hope Mountain Farm in north-central Washington. Deadline is May 1.
For a list of available internships, click here: