Seed Saving 101: Part One
Clallam County PUD
Sequim , WA
This class is brought to you by the Organic Seed Alliance in partnership with WSU Regional Small Farms. Part one of this two-part series will serve as an intro to the practice of seed saving and the various skill sets and knowledge needed to be successful.
Topics for this first class will include:
-Brief overview of botany
-How to plan for a successful seed crop
-Organic seed production and organic seed saving methods
-Necessary isolation distances and population sizes
-Understanding cross pollination
-Introduction to hand pollination
-The nuts and bolts of harvest and processing (wet and dry seeded crops)
-Storage and maintenance of the seeds
-Hands-on demonstration of either dry or wet seed saving and an overview of both methods
Participants can sign up for a single class or for both. Materials from this first class will be available to participants who can only attend the part two class.
Who can attend: This class is for anyone interested in seed saving, from small farmers to backyard growers. It's also for farmers who are curious about growing organic or in the process of transitioning to organic. The class is free and open to the public.
This class is a part of a series called Living on the Land Workshops, a program by WSU Regional Small Farms for Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. Living on the Land Workshops are for people living on small acreage, backyard growers, and anyone interested in connecting with their local food systems.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Clare Menard (345 6th St. Suite 550, Bremerton WA / clare.menard@wsu.edu / 360-228-7301) at least two weeks prior to the event.
WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program has acquired portable language interpretation equipment to increase more meaningful access to educational opportunities. We currently offer live Spanish interpretation when available. Persons who need Spanish translation services at our events, please contact your local Extension office at least two weeks in advance of the event. Contact Kellie Henwood, kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or call (360) 379-5610 ext. 201.
El Programa Regional de Pequeñas Granjas de Extensión de WSU tiene equipos portátiles de interpretación para facilitar el acceso a oportunidades educativas. Ofrecemos interpretación al español en vivo cuando esta disponible. Si necesita servicios de interpretación al español durante nuestros eventos, comuníquese con su oficina local de Extensión con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Contacte a Kellie Henwood, escriba a kellie.henwood@wsu.edu o llame al (360) 379-5610, ext. 201. |
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Clallam County PUD
Address provided upon registration
Sequim , WA 98382
United States
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| Start: | Tuesday Sep 09, 2025 12:00 PM | | End: | Tuesday Sep 09, 2025 2:00 PM |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Clare Menard (345 6th St. Suite 550, Bremerton WA / clare.menard@wsu.edu / 360-228-7301) at least two weeks prior to the event.
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