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New Children's Book Encourages Kids To Look At Food Differently
New Children's Book Encourages Kids To Look At Food Differently
New Children's Book Encourages Kids To Look At Food Differently
The latest publication from Feeding Minds Press, the publishing arm of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is “I LOVE Blueberries,” a children’s book written by Shannon Anderson.  Anderson said her newest book is a sequel to the award-winning “I LOVE Strawberries.”   “'I LOVE Blueberri...
WAVE Event Set For Wednesday In Tri-Cities
WAVE Event Set For Wednesday In Tri-Cities
WAVE Event Set For Wednesday In Tri-Cities
Innovation meets sustainability at the Washington wine industry annual research event, slated for Wednesday April 23rd at the Washington State University campus in the Tri-Cities.  The Washington Wine Commission’s Melissa Hansen said this year’s WAVE will focus on sustainability in action.    “Two years ago, ...
USDA Cancels U Of I Grant
USDA Cancels U Of I Grant
USDA Cancels U Of I Grant
On Monday, the USDA announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, which will have a big impact on a Northwest School.  University of Idaho officials announced Wednesday that the largest grant in school history was terminated by the USDA’s announced.  The funds, ne...
Drone Donated To BMCC Ag Program
Drone Donated To BMCC Ag Program
Drone Donated To BMCC Ag Program
Blue Mountain Community College’s Precision Irrigated Agriculture program received a major boost recently, in the form of a donated spraying drone.  BMCC said the donation comes at the right time, as the spraying drone industry continues to grow across Eastern Oregon and the country.  With agricult...
Ag Innovation Apps Now Being Accepted
Ag Innovation Apps Now Being Accepted
Ag Innovation Apps Now Being Accepted
Applications are now open for the Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge a national business competition showcasing agricultural-based entrepreneurs and startups.  Chase Heineman, director of industry relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said they’re looking for any business solving a problem in farm country.   “...
OSU’s Beaver Classic Creamery Opens Its Doors
OSU’s Beaver Classic Creamery Opens Its Doors
OSU’s Beaver Classic Creamery Opens Its Doors
It was an exciting weekend for fans of both ice cream and Oregon State University, as the Beaver Classic Creamery held its grand opening on Friday.   “It's not just the Creamery. We're also opening a new winery, a new retail store where we'll be selling student-made products," said OSU’s Lisbeth Goddik.  "And we also h...

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