Welcome to Skagit County

Spring into livestock production on your small farm or acreage

The WSU Livestock Advisor Program is presenting livestock education covering feeding, breeding, housing options, and handling of beef, sheep, goats, and swine, as well as pastured poultry, meat birds, rabbits, mud, manure, fencing, pasture, and predator management . Held at Stanwood High School beginning Feb. 23 (6:00 - 9:00 P.M.) this 10 week session will empower folks with the knowledge needed to begin raising livestock for both hobby and production. All experience levels are welcome.

In return for the training, graduates give back 60 hours of volunteer time over the coming two years. Cost of the training is $200, with a $50 rebate after completing volunteer hours. Download an application at http://skagit.wsu.edu/Agriculture/volunteer.htm or call 360-428-4270 to request an application.