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WFB Leadership Elected At The 102nd Annual Meeting
WFB Leadership Elected At The 102nd Annual Meeting
WFB Leadership Elected At The 102nd Annual Meeting
When Washington farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders met in Wenatchee last week during the 102nd Washington Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, the 2022-2023 leadership team was elected.   Rosella Mosby, a King County vegetable farmer was elected to her second term as State President.  Sh...
Potato Growers To Donate Tons Of Spuds Wednesday
Potato Growers To Donate Tons Of Spuds Wednesday
Potato Growers To Donate Tons Of Spuds Wednesday
In an effort to help eastern Washingtonians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to move potatoes that don’t have a destination, a host of growers will donate nearly 20 tons of spuds in Ritzville Wednesday morning. Pomeroy representative Mary Dye, who serves on the Washington state Food Policy Forum, says demand for potatoes from area processors has slowed because of the worldwide pandemic, so
AgForestry Leadership Program Offers Benefits For Farming, Individuals
AgForestry Leadership Program Offers Benefits For Farming, Individuals
AgForestry Leadership Program Offers Benefits For Farming, Individuals
Time is running out for the Washington Ag community to apply for AgForestry Leadership’s upcoming class. Application deadline for Class #43 is April 30th with interviews set to start in early June. The two year class involves 11 in-state seminars, which cover a variety of topics from leadership to social issues, state government and even working with the media, as well as a one week trip to Wash
WAEF Art Contest Deadline Set For May 1st
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is inviting all high school students across Central Washington to participate in the organization’s annual Year of the Apple Art contest. The Washington apple themed contest will grant over $1750 cash in student prizes. Fir ...
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
On Tuesday, the USDA announced the City of Ritzville and the Greater Bar Water District received federal monies to address water issues.  The federal loans and grants come through the USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal program.  The aim of the program is to improve water systems and waste water handling services in rural communities by ensuring reliable infrastructure.   Ritzvi...
NASS: Washington Plantings Delayed At Least A Month
NASS: Washington Plantings Delayed At Least A Month
NASS: Washington Plantings Delayed At Least A Month
Temperatures have warmed up around the Northwest, but many farmers are still waiting to get their spring work started.  Warmer temperatures in Benton and Franklin Counties led to quick snow melts, however early vegetable plantings have been delayed at least one month.  Me...
Newhouse Happy With The Farm Bill
Newhouse Happy With The Farm Bill
Newhouse Happy With The Farm Bill
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the 2018 Farm Bill, moving the key legislation to President Trump for his signature.  Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse took to the House floor this week, praising the legislation, saying it will benefit many.   “...