Submitted by the WSU San Juan Extension.

Join a free virtual farm grant writing workshop hosted by WSU San Juan Extension on Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This workshop will feature a presentation by Melissa Moeller, a farm grant writing specialist from Grants for Farms, along with a local farmer panel Q&A session, including Faith Van De Putte of Midnight’s Farm, Andre Entermann of Sunnyfield Farm and Chelsea Thorpe of Rising Oak Farm.

Melissa Moeller will cover the fundamentals of effective grant writing and provide an in-depth look at the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant — her favorite program for small- and medium-sized farmers (the closest thing to free money for farmers!). With a remarkable success rate, she has helped Washington farms secure more than $10 million in the last five years.

Our local farmer panel, all of whom have successfully received several grants — including the VAPG and the WSDA Resilient Food System Infrastructure Grant — will share insights into their grant writing process and answer your questions.

Get the tools you need to write successful grants and support your farm operation. Preregistration is required.

To learn more and register, visit: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/agriculture/upcoming-workshops-and-events/.

Virtual: Zoom link will be sent to all registrants and a recording made available for those who cannot attend live.

Date/Time: Oct. 23rd, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Please email rebecca.moore1@wsu.edu with questions.

This event is sponsored by Washington State University San Juan Extension, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild and San Juan Islands Conservation District and supported by USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Grant.

Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension Office. For reasonable accommodation, please contact Rebecca Moore, WSU San Juan Extension Agriculture Program Coordinator at rebecca.moore1@wsu.edu or 360-370-7664 no later than one week before the event.