outreach

Earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture announced funding for two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers.  FSA is investing $10 million for agriculture-oriented taxpayer education as well as $4.5 million in outreach for the Conservation Reserve Program's Transition Incentives Program.  Bo...

In today's Farmers Market Minute, Colleen Donovan, with the Washington state Farmers Market Association talks about the educational opportunities that exist at your local market. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

An updated guide offers tips and tools for effective engagement for online education, including hybrid settings for farm and ranch women. The guide, Reaching Women in Agriculture: A Guide to Virtual Engagement, was originally developed through a partnership with American Farmland Trust and the University of Vermont Extension ...

In today's Focus On Fruit, we check in with the Washington Apple Commission's Hailey Key. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

In an effort to encourage more farmers to see the value of the organization and to join, the Washington Farm Bureau recently created the Promotion and Education Committee. Chairman Kady Porterfield said it’s vital, regardless of commodity or location, that farmers statewide work together. She ...

Washington FFA Treasure Allissa Whitaker talks about the important roll social media plays in agriculture now and into the future. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...