Event

Farm Walk 2019 - Bright Ide Acres

Come meet farmers Andrew and Micha of Bright Ide Acres in Orting, WA, a farm enterprise dedicated to the production of ethically raised meat on pasture. Well explore the rotational grazing system in place for poultry, sheep, and pigs on this 30 acre farm, and see the latest no-till pasture renovation trials being conducted in collaboration with WSU researchers. Well also have the chance to view the WSDA on-farm slaughter facilities at Bright Ide Acres, and will consider the regulations and food safety standards necessary for this type of operation. The Farm Walk will conclude with a Pierce Conservation District no-till drill demonstration for seeding forage or cover crops. A no-till drill training will also be available for those who wish to rent this equipment for their own use (sign up here: https://www.piercecd.org/calendar.aspx?eid=1691).

Agenda:
12pm Arrival and Registration
12:30pm Welcome and Introductions
1:00pm Start Farm Tour
2:00pm Move to WSDA Slaughter/Processing,
3:00pm Begin to wrap up
3:15pm PCD No-Till Drill Demo
3:30pm PCD No-Till Drill Training

WSU Food Systems and Tilth Alliance have been collaboratively presenting the Farm Walk Series for over 16 years! These farmer-to-farmer educational events are hosted by organic, sustainable, and innovative farm and food businesses throughout Washington State. We reach over 450 attendees each year seeking education, advice, and mentorship from experienced farmers, agricultural professionals, and WSU researchers and specialists. Held throughout the year in geographically diverse areas of the state, the unique expertise developed by established growers and researchers is shared experientially through a guided walk-and-talk style.