The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) takes its responsibility for regulating agricultural water quality, including permitted Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), seriously.
The FDA is out with a recall regarding a popular snack food at Wal-Mart stores around the country. If you have certain food allergies, check your cabinet to see if you have purchased something from this particular run of cashews.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering $2 million in grants to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors.
One unique thing about living in the Pacific Northwest: you will meet many people who love to go foraging for mushrooms.
Why do people love foraging for mushrooms so much? Well, I've seen it referred to as hunting for treasure, plus you get to be outdoors and become one with nature...