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Study Looks At Economic Impact Of Fairs In Washington
Study Looks At Economic Impact Of Fairs In Washington
Study Looks At Economic Impact Of Fairs In Washington
Fairs are a great way to spend a summer or fall afternoon, but according to a recent study, those fairs are also a big contributor to the local and state economy. A recent report, conducted by Seattle-based Community Attributes, found that at the end of 2021, Ag fairs generate almost $400 million annually ...
Fairs Are Vital To Farm Economy, Education Efforts, Says Newhouse
Fairs Are Vital To Farm Economy, Education Efforts, Says Newhouse
Fairs Are Vital To Farm Economy, Education Efforts, Says Newhouse
One of the many events that took a hit in 2020 because of the pandemic, the local, regional and even state fairs across the northwest. In an effort to help those fairs weather this financial storm, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse is a co-sponsor of the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act. The ...
Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Introduced in Congress
Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Introduced in Congress
Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Introduced in Congress
The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act was introduced in Congress late last week to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country. The legislation from Democrat Jimmy Panetta of California and Republican Billy Long of Missouri is also designed to help fairs recover from large financial losses they’ve suffered because of COVID-19. A la ...
Additional Washington Fairs Canceled For 2020
Additional Washington Fairs Canceled For 2020
Additional Washington Fairs Canceled For 2020
More and more Washington fairs are canceling their 2020 events because of the coronavirus. The Spokane Interstate Fair, the NE Washington Fair in Colville, the North Central Washington Fair in Waterville announced Wednesday all events have been canceled for this year ...
Washington Fair Cancellations Continue To Increase
Additional fairs across Washington have announced the cancellation of their 2020 events. That includes the Grant County Fair in Moses Lake, the Cle Elum Roundup, the Omak Stampede, the Toppenish Rodeo, the Jefferson County Fair, Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis, Thurston Co Fair and the West Valley Fair in Yakima County ...
Additional Washington Fairs Canceled Because of COVID-19
Additional Washington Fairs Canceled Because of COVID-19
Additional Washington Fairs Canceled Because of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic as forced additional fairs to cancel 2020 events. The Thurston County Fair in Lacey, the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis, the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend and the Skagit County Fair in Mt. Vernon have all announced the cancelation of events this summer ... Read More ...
Evergreen State Fair Canceled Due To Coronavirus
Evergreen State Fair Canceled Due To Coronavirus
Evergreen State Fair Canceled Due To Coronavirus
Last week Snohomish County announced the crenelation of the 2020 Evergreen State Fair because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fair officials said they consulted with Snohomish Health District and country leaders before making the decision. This is the first time that the Fair has been canceled since World War II ...
Porterfield: Fairs Are Vital For the Next Generation Of Farmers
Porterfield: Fairs Are Vital For the Next Generation Of Farmers
Porterfield: Fairs Are Vital For the Next Generation Of Farmers
When you think of educating the next generation of farmers and consumers, where does the local fair fall?  If you ask Kady Porterfield with Washington Young Farmers and Ranchers, she’ll tell you local fairs are one of the best resources a community has to bridge that generational gap.  She said...
Pair Of Warnick Bills Signed Into Law
Pair Of Warnick Bills Signed Into Law
Pair Of Warnick Bills Signed Into Law
Earlier this week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a pair of bill sponsored during the 2018 legislative session by Senator Judy Warnick.  Senate Bill 6369 removes an exemption on veterinary inspections of animals brought into Washington.  Un...

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