local fair

The 2022-2023 Oregon FFA reporter, Jessie Samarin, explains why she's such as fan of local fairs, and how those fairs benefit the farming and non farming communities.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

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...

It's Fair season across the Inland Northwest. Washington state Senator Mark Schoesler, a fifth-generation wheat farmer in Ritzville, says fairs are important to farmers and non-farmers a like. “Fairs are part of our rich agricultural heritage, with great entertainment and learning opportunities that are good for the entire family.” ...