chris mertz

Statistics show the number of farms owned and operated by Latinos continues to increase across Washington.  Chris Mertz with the USDA’s RMA said organizations like Yakima based Center for Latino Farmers helps educate individuals looking to take the next step in their career.   “...

Farmers and Ranchers who did not meet the original February 5th deadline still have an opportunity to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture.  The USDA announced this week it was extending the survey to receive additional responses.  Ch...

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the Annual Statistical Bulletins for both Washington and Oregon.  The bulletins are a conglomeration of the statistical reports released throughout the year and shows how 2016 compared to 2015 across the variety of crops in each state.   C...

Later this year, the USDA will conduct the Census of Agriculture, an event that only takes place once every five years. And while the USDA will stress the importance of the Census for the ag picture, nationally, Northwest officials are saying it’s critical for local growers to participate.  . ...