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Washington Rep Celebrates National 4-H Week
Washington Rep Celebrates National 4-H Week
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today joined her co-chairs of the Congressional 4-H Caucus in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate the week of October 1 through October 7 as "National 4-H Week.”
Future of Farming: FFA Was Always In My Future
Future of Farming: FFA Was Always In My Future
Washington’s FFA Vice President George Dress says with a mom and dad connected to the local farming community, FFA was a natural progression.  And one he's happy he made.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...
Future of Farming: Rural Communities Are Very Supportive
Future of Farming: Rural Communities Are Very Supportive
Jessie Samarin the 2022-2023 Oregon Reporter says many people from more urban areas may not appreciate it, but people and businesses in rural areas are very supportive of the next generation of farming.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
WSU Relocates Livestock Event
WSU Relocates Livestock Event
Washington's state 4-H livestock judging contest is on the move.  WSU announced Thursday the contest, set for Saturday, will take place at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake, WA.  The annual event is typically held in September at the Washington state fairgrounds in Puyallup. “The Grant...
Schoesler Worries Mandate Will Hurt 4-H Programs
Starting October 18th, Washington government employees, including teachers, police officers and others, need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Add to that list 4-H volunteers across the state. Washington lawmakers connected with the farming community worry this mandate will hurt the program and discourage people from volunteering ...
Ledford Joins USWA West Coast Office
Tyllor Ledford has joined U.S. Wheat Associates as their new Assistant Director of the West Coast Office in Portland. The Colorado native said she grew up on a ranch that also grew alfalfa and was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA before attending Texas Tech University. ...
Robinson: Many Americans Lack Needed On-line Skills
Robinson: Many Americans Lack Needed On-line Skills
The push is on to get every business and home in rural America connected to the Internet with high speed broadband. However, according to Vickie Robinson, General Manager of Microsoft's Global Airband Initiative, connectivity alone is not enough to bring people online. Sh... Read More ...

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