Whatcom Conservation District holds an annual expo at the Northwest Washington Fairground that provides community members with an opportunity to interact and network with 50+ vendors, attend seminars and live demonstrations, and connect with local farm improvement resources. Last year, the expo drew more than 600 attendees who were excited by the quality of live demonstrations and seminars on beekeeping, livestock ownership, sustainable forestry, and more. Kids and adults alike were also thrilled with the 100+ free tree seedlings the Washington Tree Farm Program distributed during the expo.
Folks who live in or near Whatcom County and are interested in similar resources should check out the district's Farm Speaker Series. During in-person sessions around the county, community members can learn from local farmers about things like increasing crop yields, improving soil health, and growing high-quality forage for livestock. Learn more at https://www.whatcomcd.org/farm-speaker-series.
In an arid landscape dominated by dryland grain production and rangeland, this pilot focuses on reducing soil loss, improving water availability, and supporting habitat health. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient working lands under changing conditions.
In a working lands landscape shaped by dryland farming, grazing, and irrigated agriculture, this pilot focuses on reducing erosion, keeping soil on the land, and improving stream and habitat conditions. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient farms and healthy watersheds.
Within a productive agricultural landscape shaped by dairy and crop production, this pilot focuses on improving water quality, managing nutrients, and reducing flood risks. Monitoring and conservation tracking help partners understand how voluntary conservation supports both farm viability and long-term watershed health.
