•    Date: Monday, September 28, 2009
•    Time: 12:30pm-4pm
•    Where:  Blue Dog Farm, Carnation, WA
•    Cost:  $15 or $10 for Tilth Producers of WA Members
•    Registration:  On-site, or pre-register with Nancy Allen, Tilth Producers, (206) 442-7620, nancy@tilthproducers.org

Owners Amy and Scott Turner will share information and host discussions on a wide range of topics while we tour their dynamic, community-rich farm. These farmers will share how they are changing Blue Dog Farm into a more diverse and integrated farm by combining vegetable and fruit production with animal and feed production. With berries as the main crop, attendees will see a variety of unique practices for small acreage fresh market blueberries and raspberries.  Another main highlight at Blue Dog Farm is the static aerated pile method for composted mulch. Learn about the benefits of different compost ingredients, equipment, recordkeeping, testing, and best final use. Amy and Scott will also talk about the challenges and benefits of raising children while actively farming.
Since 2004, WSU has partnered with Tilth Producers of Washington to bring farmers together on over 40 organic and sustainable Washington farms.  The goal is to learn about best management practices in a hands-on environment, and to facilitate the exchange of expertise developed by established farmers with new and future farmers. 

 Details about all Farm Walks, including past resource booklets and photos are available at: www.smallfarms.wsu.edu and www.tilthproducers.org.

Driving Directions: 7125 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road, Carnation, WA 98014
From Seattle/Redmond/Bellevue:  Get yourself to Redmond by taking either I90 east to I405 north to SR 520 east, or just take 520 east. At the east end of 520, you have a choice of "Avondale Road" or "Fall City and Sammamish." Take either. From Avondale Road, continue just over a mile north to Novelty Hill Road. Go east 4.7 miles on Novelty Hill Road. It winds down to West Snoqualmie Valley Road. Turn south (right) on W. Snoq. Vly. Go 3 miles south. Continue straight at big blue barn. Continue 1 mile to big barn on left. That's ours. Turn left down into fields at sign.  If you went towards Fall City/Sammamish from SR520: Go eastbound on SR202 towards Fall City. In about 6.5 miles, turn left onto Ames Lake Road. Go 3.7 miles. Turn left onto West Snoqualmie Valley Road. The farm is 1/2 mile on your right. Watch for signs for turn down into fields.
From Woodinville: Go east on Woodinville-Duvall Road to West Snoqualmie Valley Road. Go south on W. Snoq. Vly. Rd. about 5 miles. At big blue barn, continue straight about 1 mile more. Follow signs down to left into field.

From Fall City:  Go westbound SR202 to Ames Lake Road, follow it to West Snoqualmie Valley Road. Left on W. Snoq. Vly. 1/2 mile to the farm.
From Carnation:  Take northbound SR 203 1 mile to Carnation Farm Road. Go about 3.2 miles to NE 80th St. Cross valley to West Snoqualmie Valley Rd. Turn left. Farm is in about 1 mile on left.

Washington Family Farm Resources (WFFR) is a service of the WSU Small Farms Team. For more information and a calendar of events, visit www.smallfarms.wsu.edu