Island Grown in the San Juans

02/27/2024

Eeep! Registration for the SJI Ag Summit ends this Thursday February 29! There is no day-of registration for Friday workshops or Saturday conference this year, so be sure to get your tickets by 11:30pm this Thursday! There are still spaces available for several Friday workshops and just a few more for the Saturday conference. If you’ve been thinking of signing-up but haven’t gotten around to it, now is the time!

There are so many great things happening at this year's Summit! For full schedule overview, head to the Summit webpage here: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ag-summit/

Not attending the summit, but want to join in the fun? Join us for Friday night Celebration dinner and talks Friday March 8, 5:30-9pm at Oddfellows Hall in Eastsound. Learn more and get tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/5y5dnztp

02/25/2024

01/30/2024

Today is the final day of Early Bird ticket pricing for the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit! Order your tickets by 5pm and save 20% off of regular ticket pricing.

Visit the Summit webpage at https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ag-summit/ for more information, schedule details and to register.

This year’s event will be held March 8 & 9 on Orcas Island with in-person workshops and other events around the island on Friday, and an in-person conference day on Saturday. We will be looking through the lens of carbon to understand soil health, fertility, land stewardship, and climate resiliency with the theme, “It’s All About the Carbon!”.

The San Juan Islands Agriculture Summit is a valued annual event that provides a
unique opportunity for the food and agricultural community from across the islands, and beyond, to gather. Designed as a space for inspiration, education, and camaraderie, the Ag Summit features keynotes, hands-on workshops,
presentations by farmers and regional specialists, panel discussions, meals and
social events.

01/27/2024

Don’t wait to get your Early Bird tickets for the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit happening this March 8th and 9th on Orcas Island! You have until Monday 1/29 to save 20% off of regular ticket price for Friday workshops and Saturday All-inclusive conference tickets.

Visit the Summit webpage at https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ag-summit/ for more information, schedule details and to register.

This year we will be looking through the lens of carbon to understand soil, health, fertility, land stewardship, and climate resilience with the theme, It's All About the Carbon!

11/22/2023

Calling all local farm and food system supporters! The Orcas Island Community Foundation GiveOrcas Holiday campaign starts today! As one of many worthy causes represented in the campaign, we ask that you consider supporting the 2024 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit happening on Orcas Island March 8th and 9th.

The Ag Summit is an annual gathering of the islands’ food and agricultural community designed to inspire, educate, and connect over 250+ people in attendance. Your donation will help pay for speakers, hands-on workshops, presentations by farmers and regional specialists, panel discussions, social events, and support the the Traditional Foodways gathering.

“It is very important that farmers in this multiple island county have a place to connect, exchange information and learn” says a 2023 Summit attendee.
Let’s work together to increase regenerative agriculture and build a resilient food system.

Please help us reach our $7500 goal. Donate today though the Orcas Island Community Foundation Holiday Giving Campaign at GIVEORCAS.ORG. Look for San Juan Islands Conservation District - Ag Summit.

To learn more about the Ag Summit, visit our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ag-summit/
Thank you for supporting local farmers!

08/19/2023

Today on Orcas Island! We are hosting a regenerative agriculture farm tour on Orcas Island with Warm Valley Farm 1-4 PM Saturday August 19th. Learn how regenerative agriculture is bettering the climate and community, then enjoy a refreshing farm to table cooking demonstration. ¿Hablas español? Habrá un intérprete presente. See you there!

07/15/2023

Did you know that you can take your phone camera to go directly to the NEW page for Island Grown San Juans! Please follow us on our new page!