The Resource Block

Conversations for farmers, by farmers about organic, sustainable, regenerative, and direct marketing agricultural production in Washington State. In each episode, Farmer Nicole Witham, hosts lively interviews with Washington small farmers or ranchers, digging into their production and marketing methods, lessons learned, and current related research and resources.

Produced by Washington State University Extension and the Department of Animal Sciences this educational video details how much meat and the types of retail cuts you can expect from a butcher hog.

WSU Livestock Carcass Grade & Cutability Calculator is a simple way to calculate carcass yield grade, dressing percentages, and cutability of beef, pork and lamb carcasses.

The Small Farm Direct Marketing Handbook is a publication of the WSDA Regional Markets Program. We work to support the viability of small and direct marketing farms and increase the availability of healthy, locally grown products for all Washingtonians.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development.

University of Washington Nutritional Sciences Program presents, "Food Systems in the Age of Climate Change," series session recorded February 25, 2020 with hosts Nicole Witham, and panel of Washington farmers: Matthew Cox from Green Bow Farm in Ellensburg, WA; Mericos Rhodes from Spoon Full Farm in Thorp, WA; David Haakensen from Jubilee Farm in Carnation, WA.

WSU Extension produces this podcast focused on science-based, relevant animal science topics for those interested in livestock production, those that raise livestock, and those that want to learn more about animal science topics.

The WSU Extension Animal Ag Team delivers educational programs and resources to aid livestock producers develop practices to respond to new opportunities, challenges and demands.

The versatility and adaptability of sheep and goats enables them to be raised relatively inexpensively on small acreages. Sheep and goats are often home slaughtered for consumption at family gatherings, ceremonial meals, or religious celebrations.

There are many things to consider whether you are a meat consumer considering purchasing a live animal that will be butchered for home use; or a livestock producer wanting to sell animals directly to consumers for home meat consumption.

The Art of Range podcast provides education through conversation with some of the brightest minds in rangeland management and livestock production. Washington State University rangelands and livestock specialist Tip Hudson interviews researchers, ranchers, and resource professionals to bring you extended discussion on topics that are of interest to anyone in rangelands work.

In The Swine Barn Webinar Series is a collaboration between WSU Extension and SDSU Extension, Washington Pork Producers and support from the National Pork Board. The webinar series is tailored to small acreage pig farmers in the Pacific Northwest. Larger scale producer or pig farmers from outside the area are also welcome to attend as lifelong learners. The webinars are free to attend however individuals must register to receive log-in information.

The mission of the animal health program at the WSDA is to protect and enhance animal health and animal well-being, promote the economic vitality of the livestock industry by minimizing exposure to animal diseases, and to safeguard the citizens of Washington State by identifying and limiting the exposure to zoonotic diseases.

The Regional Markets Program works to strengthen the economic viability of small and direct marketing farms and increase availability of healthy, locally grown foods for all Washingtonians. Our Farm to School and Small Farm Direct Marketing Assistance programs provide guidance, training, resources, and technical assistance to farms and local buyers of Washington agricultural products.