Fresh Connections - The Parfitt Way Blog

The Bainbridge Island Historic Preservation Commission presents a program including the announcement of this year’s “Blakely Award” winner. Food and beverages. At the new Art Museum auditorium.

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Special music Guest “The Weavils”   http://www.theweavils.com/fr_home.cfm

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – On May 30, 2012 WSU Kitsap Small Farms Team in cooperation with the Kitsap County Conservation Tillage Program and the Kitsap Conservation District will host an educational farm walk showcasing environmentally friendly horse farming at IOS Farm on Bainbridge Island. This event features low-impact management techniques including effective manure and mud management, water catchment and cisterns, and no-till pasture renovation., Regardless of the size of their budget or farm, participants will take away ideas to implement benefitting both their wallet and the environment.

“Conservation planning protects and supports the natural resources that sustain your farming operation,” says Diane Fish, WSU Kitsap Small Farms Team educator. “By implementing just one or two of these practices you can go a long way to decreasing the environmental footprint of your farm. We just want to get people thinking about what they can do on their farm!”

IOS Ranch is a seven-acre horse boarding facility that sets an example of conservation planning with their manure management system, water cisterns for irrigation and run-off control and pasture management. Walk and learn about these techniques and see a pasture renovation demonstration using the no-till drill.

WSU has been contracted by Kitsap County to administer the federal stimulus funded Kitsap County Conservation Tillage Program. This event will be the first time to see the no-till drill in action. “Kitsap County is pleased to make this tool available and to partner with WSU to introduce conservation tillage practices for our local farming community,” says Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido.

The IOS Ranch farm walk is May 30, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00pm and is $10 per person or $15 per family. Pre-registration is requested. You can register online at http://kitsap.wsu.edu/ or by mail at WSU Kitsap Extension, 345-6th Ave, Suite 550, Bremerton, WA 98337-1874. For more information on the farm walk please contact Shannon Harkness at Shannon.harkness@wsu.edu or Diane Fish at dfish@wsu.edu or by phone at 360-337-7026.

Thanks to Port Madison’s Kemo Mackay, Pegasus is displaying the photographic art show of the  chronicle of the adventures of the S/V Libertatia and her crew as the boat travels the world again. To see the whole incredible story of determination and guts go to

http://libertatiavoyage.blogspot.com/

Last month’s fish tales was a hoot. Folks were impressed with the knife skills of our friends from Key City Fish Co, and real life fishing experiences from Matt McCulloch, Tyee Fishing Charters. Next week we are talking meat… whole animals and what to do with them as a consumer. Savor some goodies with us while you watch and listen to our friends from Heritage Meat Co.  It should be another fun and informative evening out - on Bainbridge. Follow the link to reserve your seat.

http://happyonthehoof.eventbrite.com

Please join us to watch the highly acclaimed documentary, “Fresh, the Movie” featuring Michael Pollan, Joel Salatin and other leaders in the movement toward healthy, local food. Discussion following. Learn about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and how you can support our local farmers and enjoy delicious locally-grown food. Tickets are available at Pegasus Coffee House. The showing will be at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Auditorium.

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We met with Joe in Portland last week. Joe and Taylor (his assistant) related their story about how this project has changed their lives. Gaining exposure through Martha Stewart’s Living Magazine has propelled them into a full-fledged business.

The Victory Garden of Tomorrow is a self-commissioned poster campaign designed to channel the bold energy of historical poster propaganda. It is committed to civic innovation and social progress — better food, better gardens, and better cities. It is design, politics and whimsy for the modern home front.

The Pub is happy to join the project by offering Joe’s work for sale. We currently have all of his posters in stock, ready for your purchase. The screen prints, like the ones pictured here are available by special order.

Last month’s sausage making demonstration with Chef McClelland was memorable. Having filled the house, folks saw and savored fresh sausage with a locally produced Nettle Pale Ale. This month we’ll be all about fish - with Port Townsend’s Key City Fish Co. also taking part, it should be another fun and informative evening out - on Bainbridge. Follow the link to reserve your seat. It does sell out.

http://fishtales.eventbrite.com

Warm up your tired buns at the pub after this year’s Chilly Hilly. The fireplace and fire tables will be raging earlier than normal on Sunday. Open at 10 am instead of the normal 11 am, there will be fresh burgers, nachos and the normal carb replenishment you’ve come to expect after a frosty ride around Bainbridge. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you after your finish!