08/15/2007: "Bloom It & Groom It In Ag Tent At SJC Fair!"

The SJC Fair Agriculture Tent (a.k.a. the Ag Tent) is the place to be to learn all about San Juan County Agriculture!

Bloom It with our exhibit on the Orcas Island origins of the NW tulip industry, see how bees see blossoms, and learn how to get the best blooms from our State flower!

Groom It with our exhibit on SJC’s edible landscape and the many benefits of buying, eating and growing local agricultural products. Learn all about reducing our carbon footprint, preserving our farmland and open space, improving our health, and increasing our emergency preparedness.

Cooking With Local Foods: daily presentations and taste all the delicious ways to prepare local foods.

The Ag Tent is also the home of the Grains & Forage Department. Bring your entries and come see and learn about all the grain and forage crops that can be grown in San Juan County!

SJC Agriculture Tent Presentation Schedule:

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15:

11:00am The History of Northwest Tulip Production
Boyd Pratt, Mulno Cove Research & Design

2:00pm The Importance of Bees ~ Creating Habitat and Beginning Beekeeping
Fiona Norris, SJ Nature Institute and Colleen Howe, Mitchell Bay Farm & Nursery

4:00pm Cooking With Local Foods: Local Grass-Fed Lamb
Guard Sundstrom, Fir Oak Farm

THURSDAY AUGUST 16:

11:00am Local Cut Flowers ~ Buying, Growing and Arranging
Suzy Wampler, Wild Berry Farm

2:00pm What’s a GMO and Why Should I Care? The Current Debate on Genetically Modified Crops
Elaine Kendall, Committee for a SJC GMO Moratorium

4:00pm Cooking With Local Foods: Zelenitza & Summer Salad
Cynthia Burke, Cynthia’s Of Course

FRIDAY AUGUST 17:

11:00am Rhododendrons ~ Getting the Best Blooms from Our State Flower
Mary and Smithy Smith, Ryan’s Rhodies

2:00pm The Joys & Sorrows of Starting a Raw Milk Dairy
Jim & Christina Sesby, Heritage Farm

4:00pm Cooking With Local Foods: Local Berry Pie
Christine Gabler, Baking By Christine

SATURDAY AUGUST 18:

11:00am The History and Resurgence of Victory Gardens ~ How To Get Started Growing Your Own
Boyd Pratt and Janice & John Hagey, WSU Master Gardeners

2:00pm Cooking With Local Foods: Inspirations from the Farmers Market
Tim Barrette & Laurie Paul, The Market Chef

4:00pm All About Bamboo
John Stamey, Wild Bird Bamboo