Vets on the Farm

02/11/2025

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors and Caregivers - 2025 Edition

Link: https://tinyurl.com/3um2xyxp

02/04/2025

2025 Backyard Conservation Stewardship Series

Monday, March 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, 5 - 7:30PM
Spokane Conservation District, 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley

Join a 4-week class series and learn from local experts! Topics include: Landscaping with native plants, tree care & maintenance, attracting pollinators, eco-friendly pest management Composting & more!
Classes are hands-on and held in person at our office. Don’t miss out on this chance to create a thriving, productive landscape while supporting local wildlife!

$35 registration (covers all 4 classes) Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Learn More: https://tinyurl.com/4ktsvvdn
Register: https://tinyurl.com/3ez6jz5r
Spokane Conservation District

02/04/2025

ArtsWA News!
Open & Upcoming Grants!

https://tinyurl.com/29jf6vuy

01/21/2025

ATTENTION BEEKEEPERS!

Bee Webinars through WSU - WSU Honey Bee and Pollinator Program are offering FREE classes!

Use the link for dates, times and registration: https://bees.wsu.edu/upcoming-events/

WSU Bee Program

01/15/2025

Please note our January meeting has been canceled.

In an effort to increase participation, we have made the decision to transition from monthly to quarterly meetings. We hope this change will make it easier for more members to attend.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Spokane Conservation District. We will send out a timely reminder closer to the date to ensure everyone has the details.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in March!
Spokane Conservation District

01/14/2025

Spokane Chiefs Military Appreciation Night 2025!
Saturday, January 18, 2025, vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

Doors Open: 5pm
Puck Drop: 6:05pm
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

For only $32.99, this special offer includes:
- One (1) Lower-level ticket in the Special Military Appreciation Night seating area (Section113)
- One (1) Limited edition 2025 Spokane Chiefs Military Appreciation Night T-shirt

Purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2myxhfbz
Spokane Chiefs Pizza Factory, Inc.

Spokane Chiefs Military Appreciation Night 2025!-Join us for Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, January 18, 2025, vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes. For

01/09/2025

Save the Dates for the 2025 Tree Sale Event Spokane Conservation District!

Get ready to shop as the online store opens on Monday, January 13th at 8:00 AM.

Mark your calendars for the online ordering period from January 13th to March 7th.

Save the dates for order pickup and the surplus sale on Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th!

Don't miss out on this exciting event - set your alarms and get ready to shop for your favorite trees!

Brochure - https://tinyurl.com/2dt4tf6v
Start building your wish list: https://spokanecd.org/pages/tree-sale
Spokane Conservation District Spokane Farm Corridors

01/09/2025

The Scale House Market will change the way farmers & growers conduct business! Thank you Spokane Conservation District!

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Construction is still in-progress for Spokane's first year-round farmer's market.

01/08/2025

2025 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Applications are open!!
Deadline to apply for the 2025 funding cycle is February 14, 2025.

The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 to purchase equipment or supplies that will support your farm business. The application process is extremely competitive and submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

Information & Application: https://www.tfaforms.com/5156586
For any questions, please email [email protected]
Farmer Veteran Coalition Washington State Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition

12/18/2024

Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (Payment)

This newly announced program from USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA) will provide a one-time payment to producers who grow specialty crops. Eligible crops include:
• Fruits (fresh and dried)
• Vegetables (including dry edible beans and peas, mushrooms, and vegetable seed)
• Tree nuts
• Nursery crops, Christmas trees, and floriculture
• Culinary and medicinal herbs and spices
• Honey, hops, maple sap, tea, turfgrass, and grass seed

To apply for this program, you need to indicate your sales totals from eligible crops in either 2023, 2024 (producer’s choice) or estimates for 2025 for new producers.
There is a lot of information to absorb about this program, but the most important things to know right now are:
• APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JAN 8
• YOU NEED TO APPLY WITH YOUR LOCAL FSA OFFICE SO CALL THEM ASAP
• PAYMENT AMOUNTS ARE CURRENTLY UNKNOWN
Payment rates will be based on your farm’s revenues, but the payment “factors” haven’t been established yet, and payment amounts will not be known until the application is closed and FSA assesses how many entities applied. The maximum allowable payment for any one organization is $125,000 but it is advised farmers not expect this high of a payment. There is $2 billion in the whole nationwide program, with broad farmer eligibility. Expect the application rate to be high.
Your local FSA office is ready to help you! There are several forms you need to complete for this program, but only one is due on January 8th. So even if you don’t have much time before the deadline, at the very least work with them to fill out Form 1140 now and finish the rest as soon as you can. Please keep in mind with the upcoming holidays there may be staff shortages, so contact FSA as soon as possible to get started. FSA will be prioritizing these applications through the deadline. If you have not worked with USDA and don’t have a farm number yet, tell your local FSA office and they will get you set up with one.

Find your local FSA Office: https://tinyurl.com/yc8z32s2
Questions? If you are unable to connect with your local FSA office for support, please email [email protected]
U.S. Department of Agriculture

12/17/2024

Peer Support Training
Training is supported by Growing Veterans, a nonprofit farm in Lynden, WA with the mission to empower veterans to cultivate purpose and belonging by growing food, community, and each other and vision to end the isolation that leads to su***de, while hosting programs such as Dirt Therapy and Virtual Peer Support Training.

This multi-day training has been accredited by the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMCHA) and is eligible for 20.5 CEU's.

Where will the event be held?
GRuB Farmhouse, 2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

When? Friday, January 17 - Sunday, January 19
What time? 8 am - 4 pm

Anything else?
Continental breakfasts and lunches will be provided!
Free for Veterans, spouses, dependents, and mentors.

Please reach out to me at [email protected] to reserve a spot and discuss assistance with travel costs and accommodations.
Growing Veterans Spokane Conservation District

12/12/2024

Join us on Tuesday, December 17th, from 2-4 PM as we warmly welcome Nicole Rees, our Eastern WA Regional Representative!

Join us at Spokane Conservation District, 4422 E 8th Avenue, Spokane Valley.

Enjoy delicious treats and holiday squash, complimentary for all attendees.
We look forward to seeing you!
Spokane Farm Corridors Spokane Conservation District U.S. Senator Patty Murray

12/05/2024

KNOW YOUR COST TO GROW

Are you interested in getting a better idea of what it costs you to grow each of the different vegetable crops you produce? The Know Your Cost To Grow program from Oregon State University and Oregon Tilth provides multi-crop vegetable farmers with a step-by-step process for determining their crop-specific costs of production and a framework for using cost of production information for business decision-making. The goal of this program is to support farmers with using cost information to make more informed business decisions that will ultimately lead to increased profitability and long-term sustainability.

The 2025 Winter Workshop Series is a great way to get started with getting a better handle on your costs. This 6-week virtual series will walk you through the process of determining your crop-specific costs of production for one of the crops you produce.

When: Fridays, Jan 10 - Feb 14, Noon-1:15PM
Where: Virtual
Cost: FREE!
Learn More & Register: https://tinyurl.com/52ruawv3
Oregon Tilth

12/04/2024

Free Therapy Voucher Program From WSU!

Farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their families continue to meet the onslaught of heavy demands that never seem to stop. Many of us have experienced a crisis in the last year, or we are currently in a crisis.
The voucher program offers 6 free online sessions with a trained psychologist, to help you get where you want to be.
Back on the farm, back with your family, back in the saddle.

What would you gain by getting counseling?
* Personal Strength
* Enhanced Relationships
* Physical Well-being
* Self-Discovery

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/4t94etb8

Sign up!
* Call the WSU Psychology Clinic at (509) 335-3587.
* Tell them you are calling to participate in the Farm Stress Counseling Program
* To set up an appointment, the Clinic will ask for: name, phone number, and email
Washington State University Spokane Farm Corridors Spokane Conservation District

12/04/2024

WSU Cultivating Success Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Course

This course will walk you through the steps to create a farm business plan through weekly online classes with guest speaker farmers and resource providers and connections in regional groups.

Tuesdays, January 21- March 11, 2025, 6-8pm with in-person intensives on March 8
Location: Virtual, statewide with Spanish interpretation
Cost: $200 Scholarships available to anyone for whom the class fee is a barrier
https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/courseregistration

Cultivating Success Washington Spokane Farm Corridors Spokane Conservation District

11/28/2024

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11/20/2024

WSDA Compost Reimbursement Program
Accepting additional applications soon! December 3rd, 2024 at 12pm through Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 5pm.

You will be required to provide the following:
*A Business UBI number
*A Statewide Vendor Number
*A quote from the compost facilities where the compost will be purchased
*An estimated budget outlining all proposed costs

Call or email any questions at [email protected] or (360) 974-9797.
Washington State Department of Agriculture

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11/18/2024

Join us for our monthly meeting and a special presentation by our honorary guests from the Spokane Water Department's WaterWise program as they introduce SpokaneScape! We'll also be reflecting on how our seasons—and yours—have gone.

Date: Tuesday, 11/19
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Spokane Conservation District, 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow afternoon!
Spokane Farm Corridors Spokane Conservation District
*Photo credit goes to Water Wise Spokane