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. Thisworkshop will feature a presentation by Melissa Moeller, a farm grant writing specialist from Grants for Farms, along with alocal farmer panel Q&A session, including Faith Van De Putte of Midnight’s Farm, Andre Entermann of Sunnyfield Farm andChelsea 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-AddedProducer 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 ResilientFood 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 JuanIslands 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 regardingrace, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may bereported through your local Extension Office. For reasonable accommodation, please contact Rebecca Moore, WSU San JuanExtension Agriculture Program Coordinator at rebecca.moore1@wsu.edu or 360-370-7664 no later than one week before theevent.