Tuesday, August 5, 2008

WSU Farm Walk at 21 Acres Agriculture and Environmental Learning Center

"WOODINVILLE, Wash. – Connect with farming in an urban environment by attending the next Farm Walk at the 21 Acres Agriculture and Environmental Learning Center on August 18.

Explore the farm at 21 Acres and see how the site is being utilized for research, experimentation and education, while producing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for sale through local direct marketing avenues. Visitors will tour the sustainable farm and future site of the multi-purpose Agriculture Center, with a focus on urban farming, green technology, and building urban community support for agriculture. Participants will learn about the construction of the permanent farmers market, integration of animal husbandry into an urban setting, alternative pest management, and the on-site community gardens."


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