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Washington’s Farm Bureau is under new management. During last month’s annual meeting in Yakima, members selected Rosella Mosby as the new President. The King County farmer said one of her immediate priorities as President, is to reinvigorate the organization at the grassroots level. “Th ...

Washington FFA Alyxandra Bozeman says one of the biggest challenges facing the farming community is overcoming misconceptions. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Last week, the Agriculture Council of America announced that March 22nd will serve as National Agriculture Day. This will mark the 49th anniversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2022 is "Growing a Climate for Tomorrow ...

Fascinating facts about food in America, how and where it is grown and who produces it, are at your fingertips in a new resource produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Food and Farm Facts helps answer questions that learners of all ages may have, including "Where does our food come from and who grows it ...

Ask many in the Washington farm community, and they’ll tell you those not connected with the agriculture community not only don’t know what is taking place on today’s farm, they also don’t care. Statistic show fewer and fewer Americans are connected with farming on a personal level, which supporters of farm country say is evident when you look at legislative decisions being made on the state and

Riata Chandler says farmers need to get off the sidelines and share their story of agriculture. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

The Advancing Women Conference, a virtual event slated for this November. It will offer women across all portions of agriculture a chance to network and learn new ideas. Iris Meck, Glacier FarmMedia director of conferences, said the event is a leadership conference created for every woman who is passionate about farming and food ...

Cade Brackett, the 2020-2021 Idaho FFA Vice President talks about how important it is for producers to address the rural/urban divide head on. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

While farmers typically don't want to tell their story, the Idaho FFA's Riata Chandler says it's important that the Ag community speaks up. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Riata Chandler, the 2020-2021 Idaho FFA Secretary, says farmers need to share their story. And sometimes that means educating consumers, neighbors, and even lawmakers. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...