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Central Washington families struggling to make ends meet will have an opportunity to get some much needed help over the next three days.  For the past 12 years, 2nd Harvest and Washington’s Beef Community, through the Beef Counts program, have teamed up to offer nutritious food to those in need across the community.   “The f...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled a host of prescribed burns for the eastern portion of the state for the month of April. The burns will take place on WDFW wildlife areas in an effort to reduce the risk of future wildfires as well as reduce the severity of wildfires when they occur ...

The Newhall family’s Windy N Ranch, based in Ellensburg, WA, recently celebrated 10 years as a Certified Animal Welfare Approved operation by A Greener World. The certification recognizes the Central Washington farm for their “highest animal welfare standards”.  Owner Greg New ...

The Washington Beef Community is in the central part of the state this week, distributing 2 ½ pound roast to families in need. Melissa DelGadillo, PR Manager at Agribeef said the need is incredible right now, with one in four people facing food insecurity during the pandemic. She ...

After years of experimentation and a pilot program, the Washington senate now allows remote testimony on key pieces of legislation.  Remote testimony allows constituents to coordinate with a local community college to offer feedback on proposed legislation, rather than making the trip to Olympia, which can be challenging during the winter months.  Ja...

Despite cold temperatures and a light drizzle, Tuesday was a busy day in Toppenish.  The Washington state Beef Commission and 2nd Harvest teamed up to offer Mobile Markets to provide beef as well as other fresh food to some of the lower Yakima Valley’s most vulnerable.  Agri Bee...

Washington ranchers will gather this week to help families in need across Central Washington.  Agri Beef representatives and volunteers from 2nd Harvest will distribute beef, along with other fresh foods to some of the region’s most vulnerable neighbors at mobile market is Toppenish, Yakima and Ellensburg.   “...

Are you interested in helping determine the future of gray wolves in Washington?  If so, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for you.   WDFW is looking to fill four vacancies on the Wolf Advisory Group.  Opening...

Colin Lamb with the Ellensburg Farmers Market says they work to supports the entire Central Washington community, not just area farmers.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Hana Butler says while things things change and evolve at the local farmers market, one thing will never change. The importance of the local farmer.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...