impact.wsu.edu
IMPACT Agriculture
http://impact.wsu.edu/Agriculture.html
School of Economic Sciences. Economic analysis for extension and outreach to strengthen Washington's economy. School of Economic Sciences. Agriculture and International Marketing. Environment and Natural Resources. Greater Seattle Economic Outlook Survey. IMPACT Trade and Marketing Projects. WSU School of Economic Sciences Extension. Washington State Dept. of Agriculture. USDA Economic Research Service. WSU County Extension Offices. WSU Extension Drought Alert Page.
smallfarms.wsu.edu
Crops - WSU Extension Small Farms Team
http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/crops
WA certified crop producers. This WSU site provides access to WSU Extension publications and news releases about drought concerns and issues, a list of experts on related subjects, and a list of useful links from other organizations and agencies. Greenhouse Resources for Small Scale Producers. By Brian Tuck, Wasco County Extension Agent, Susan Kerr, WSU-Klickitat County Extension Director and Linda Williams, Klickitat County 4-H Program Assistant.
smallfarms.wsu.edu
Animals - WSU Extension Small Farms Team
http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/animals
Small scale ranching and animal husbandry face a wide range of challenges in Washington state. The Small Farms Team has been working to assist animal producers in profitability, sustainable practices, and processing challenges. Recent years have seen the development of mobile processing units, successful efforts to adjust state poultry regulations, and the rise of consumer interest in sustainably produced meats. Links here provide the producer with information ranging from production to marke...Washingto...
ptguide.com
PTguide Port Townsend, WA - Weather & Tides
http://ptguide.com/weather-a-tides
Precipitation in the months of November through June average 2-3 inches and less than 1 inch per month in late summer. We do have many more sunny days than most of Western Washington, and it's not infrequent for us to have sunshine here while Seattle or Port Angeles have clouds and rain. (Bring a raincoat just in case). We sit in the Olympic Mountain "rainshadow" - it's what keeps Port Townsend and Sequim relatively dry. Check out the Port Townsend Web Cams here. Port Townsend Paper Mill. To the right is...
hoodriverswcd.org
Water Conservation Guidance for Landowners | Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District
http://hoodriverswcd.org/2015/05/2015-drought-response-guidance-for-landowners
News & Events. Water Conservation Guidance for Landowners. Low Flow Micro Sprinkler. Do you ever use water without thinking about it? Need to do our part to conserve that precious resource. 2015 Water Shortage in Hood River. The Hood River Valley is experiencing one of the worst water years on record with the Hood River running 39% of normal, as of June 1st. The Mt. Hood snow survey site. Conservation Tips and Reminders. Do you have a water right? If not, please know that domestic water should not be use...
treefruit.wsu.edu
Soils & Nutrition | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
http://treefruit.wsu.edu/orchard-management/soils-nutrition
WSU Tree Fruit Comprehensive Tree Fruit Site. Varieties & Breeding. Genetics & Genomics. Insect & Mite Pests. Soils & Nutrition. Pruning and Training Systems. Automation & Mechanization. Diseases & Disorders. Tools & Resources. WSU Decision Aid System (DAS). Please also see our Orchard Establishment. Pages for more soils related information. Is how fast water moves through the soil. Macropores control a soil’s permeability and aeration. The. Sands are the largest particles and feel gritty. Structure refe...
treefruit.wsu.edu
Environmental Stress Management | WSU Tree Fruit | Washington State University
http://treefruit.wsu.edu/crop-protection/environmental-stress-management
WSU Tree Fruit Comprehensive Tree Fruit Site. Varieties & Breeding. Genetics & Genomics. Insect & Mite Pests. Soils & Nutrition. Pruning and Training Systems. Automation & Mechanization. Diseases & Disorders. Tools & Resources. WSU Decision Aid System (DAS). In May of 2015, a drought emergency was declared by Gov. Jay Inslee for the state of Washington. A WSU drought alert website. And, is the site known for consistent cropping year after year or not? The proper choice of scion cultivar and rootstock for...
cascadeharvest.org
Cascade Harvest Coalition
http://www.cascadeharvest.org/chcblog
Cascade Harvest Coalition is Your Food and Farming Resource Center. Puget Sound Food Project. Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Seattle Tilth, Tilth Producers. And Cascade Harvest Coalition. Learn more about our new statewide organization here. Cascade Harvest Coalition Announces Merger with Seattle Tilth. Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The board and staff of Cascade Harvest Coalition. Are pleased to announce the merger of CHC with Seattle Tilth; signature programs Puget Sound Fresh. Executive Director Andrea Dw...
foreststewardshipnotes.wordpress.com
Get Drought Ready: New Extension Site Offers Updates, Conservation Tips for Dry Year
https://foreststewardshipnotes.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/get-drought-ready-new-extension-site-offers-updates-conservation-tips-for-dry-year
Get Drought Ready: New Extension Site Offers Updates, Conservation Tips for Dry Year. A new WSU Extension website is devoted helping state residents and farmers handle a dry year. Let’s face it. Washington is in a drought. And there is a lot that we can do about it – with help from the just-launched WSU Extension’s drought website. Developed by WSU Agricultural Weather Network Program (AgWeatherNet) and WSU Extension, the WSU Extension Drought Website. A Drought Basics page helps residents understand wha...
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