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Youth Ag organizations such as 4-H are crucial in developing future Ag leaders and agro business operators.  Ohio State University Vice President for Ag, Kathy-Anne Cress said, efforts must increase to expose 4-H students to agro sciences and research.   “...

A recently introduced House bill is designed to put more money in the pockets of young people in agriculture.  It would allow 4-H and FFA students ages 21 and younger to keep more of the modest income they earn.  The students could then turn around and put the money they earn toward higher education or future agricultural projects.   ...

Tuesday evening, 4-H honored Eastern Washington representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers.  McMorris-Rodgers was given the Distinguished Alumni Medallion Award during the organization’s 10th anniversary Legacy Award Gala.  She also joined fellow Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion winners Bob Baffert and Ericka Flanigan, discussing how 4-H shaped their lives.   McMorr...

If you are buying livestock for fair showings or projects, take biosecurity measures before bringing new animals on the farm.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Dairy Farmers of Washington is now accepting application for the 2018 Dairy Community Scholarship program.  The scholarships will be awarded to two junior and two senior who are involved in either FFA or 4-H and exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, a passion for community service, and a desire to serve the dairy community.  Do...

4-H mom and Volunteer Rebekah Norman says one of the best parts of the ag program is the growth potential for each individual child.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo gets underway this week in Kennewick.  The five day event serves as the culmination of a summer of hard work for many young and future farmers from across the Columbia Basin.  Benton-Franklin Fair and Rodeo Queen Kenzie Smithyman grew up on a 40 acre farm where her family grows orchard grass hay and Hereford cattle.  She she...

Last week, the National 4-H Council announced a $1.5 million grant from Google Dot Org to support computer science training and create new computer science pathways for the six million children in 4-H.   National 4-H Council President and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo talked about how the grant will make that happen.  ...

4-H mom and Volunteer Rebekah Norman discusses how 4-H can be beneficial for young people in several ways.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Rebekah Norman, a 4-H mom and volunteer, says the program is time consuming, but she thinks it's worth every moment.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...