WSU Kitsap County Extension

08/18/2026

Join our friends over at the Kitsap Conservation District for Best Management of Practices for Stables and Horse Farms tomorrow, August 19th at Orchard Equestrian Center in Port Orchard.

Spread the word equestrian folks in Kitsap county! We have a pair of free workshops coming your way to share information regarding Best Management Practice implementation on your properties. 🐴

Our experts will be discussing a whole bunch of topics, including: Dust control techniques, mud management in frequent use areas, managing roof runoff (which attributes to mud issues!), and management of manure piles and what to do with the excess product. 💧💩

The earlier workshop is coming up soon: hosted at Orchard Equestrian Center in Port Orchard on August 19th. The event will kickoff at 6:00pm. If you can't attend that one for any reason, then there is another event on September 9th at Blue Heron Equestrian Center in Poulsbo! 📣

Register for either event with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1dY7_VRcuusVUiXxPonOm5a2-FL1k0ewkBdmtxTew0ehlqw/viewform

Have any lingering questions? Ask them in the comments below or reach out to Diane Fish with the email listed on the flier! We're looking forward to seeing you there!

08/08/2026

Join our friends at the Kitsap Conservation District, on August 12th from 6pm to 7:30pm at Winney Farm located on Bainbridge Island. They will be discussing how to best prepare your farm for the coming winter months.

We've got another workshop coming up for you all here in Kitsap County!

Hosted by our own Brian Stahl on his farm, Winney Farm located on Bainbridge Island, he will be discussing how to best prepare your farm for the coming winter months. All of us here in Kitsap know how rainy and wet the winter months can be- so preparing ahead of time for the onslaught of mud and muck that infiltrates our pastures and livestock areas is the best way to prevent problems before they arise!

Feel free to call or email Brian for more information, but we're looking forward to a good crowd of folks on his farm that evening! Come on down to hear from a local expert on how Kitsap Conservation District can support your farm with educational information and grant-funded opportunities to mitigate the mud this year!

07/27/2026

Thanks to your generosity, we're already seeing the impact of neighbors helping neighbors.
Through Kitsap Farmers Fighting Hunger, community donations allow local farmers to grow fresh, nutritious food for people in our community who may not otherwise have access to it.
Spring marks the start of the growing season, and we're excited to see farms and fields bursting with abundance. As summer harvest reaches its peak, we'll have even more good news to share in our next update.
Until then, thank you for investing in local food, local farms, and local families. We encourage you to visit your local farmers markets, meet the growers, and enjoy some of the incredible produce being grown right here in Kitsap County. And if you're able, please consider making a donation to support this important initiative, every contribution helps a local farmer grow food for a neighbor in need.
https://kitsapfarmersfightinghunger.org/

Q2 2026 Impact (April–June)

- 2,936 pounds of fresh, locally grown vegetables were distributed to Kitsap County food banks during the first half of 2026 through the Kitsap Farmers Fighting Hunger initiative.

- Community donations supported purchases from 11 local farms, helping keep food dollars in our local agricultural economy while increasing access to fresh produce.

- Fresh vegetables reached 6 local food banks, helping connect nutritious, farm-grown food with families facing food insecurity.

Together, we're growing more than food—we're growing a stronger, more connected Kitsap community.

Join us in supporting local farms providing food to those in need across Kitsap County

07/27/2026

The Kitsap Community Food Co-op is looking for a few dedicated community members to join its Board of Directors! No grocery-store expertise required, just a passion for community, collaboration, and helping shape the future of our local co-op. Board members help guide strategy, support the co-op's mission, and keep our community-owned grocery thriving.
Ready to make a difference (and gain some leadership experience along the way)? Learn more and apply here:

Board Elections 2026 The Kitsap Community Food Co-op began in 2008 with a mission to provide access to locally sourced food and products for our member-owners and the broader community. In 2019, we…

07/23/2026

July 29th at the Wednesday Port Orchard Farmers Market and then August 15th, 3-3 pm at Port Orchard Ace Hardware, we will be offering Free Pressure Gauge Testing. (Typically this service is $10 per unit when scheduled through our office.)
This service helps ensure that your gauge is as accurate as your recipe! Can it Right!! Come see me with your food safety questions and pressure canner and I'll be happy to help 😃

06/24/2026

Join Kitsap County Community Development on July 8th from 5:30pm - 7pm for a community open house to discuss the Rural Lands Analysis & Salmon Recovery in Local Planning Project.

05/19/2026

Join us for our next Backyard Composting Workshops, happening on both May 30th and June 5th. Participants will learn how backyard composting works, how it differs from other composting methods, and how to build and maintain a system that fits their daily routines. Through guided instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, you’ll explore the full process—from collecting materials to building, managing, and using finished compost—while developing realistic expectations for composting at home. This workshop series is in partnership with Kitsap County Solid Waste.
To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wsu-kitsap-composting-food-waste-reduction-91516199273

05/07/2026

Do you have a gardening question? Need advice about a garden pest problem? We have you covered!
Join university trained Master Gardener volunteers on Zoom every Wednesday from May through August 2026.
Use your device to share an image of what you are having issues with or take us on a tour of your garden to get help. Our Zoom clinics are here to help you talk to other gardeners from the comfort of your home or landscape.
Dates: Wednesdays May 6th – August 26th, 2026
Times: 5-6 PM
Find out more information here and get the Zoom link here:
https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/master-gardener-plant-answer-clinics-on-zoom/2026-05-06/

05/04/2026

Check out WSU Kitsap Extension's latest newsletter, packed with classes and events this month!

WSU Kitsap Extension News & Updates - May 2026 Kitsap County sent this bulletin at 05/04/2026 10:03 AM PDT View this as a webpage NEWS & UPDATES May 2026 May 2026 WSU Kitsap Extension News Welcome to Your Monthly WSU Community Education Update!Discover what’s happening this month in our WSU Kitsap...

04/23/2026

Thank you Kitsap Sun for running an article about Kitsap Farmers Fighting Hunger and highlighting our area farmers providing food to those in need!

Federal support for local farmers providing crops to food banks was abruptly dropped in 2025. A new Kitsap effort aims to fill the gap that was left. See link below ⬇️

📸 MEEGAN M. REID/KITSAP SUN