advocacy

The pandemic has made many aspects of life more challenging for the farming community, but advocacy does not have to be one of those. Brad Griff Executive Director of the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, said they were scheduled to meet up with fellow growers from across the country a few weeks ago to talk with Congressional leaders about issues impacting the industry ...

Washington FFA's Lauren Stubbs says advocacy is not about confrontation or shouting, but having an educational, fact-based Conversation. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Despite being hard hit by COVID-19 infections throughout this pandemic, food and farm workers continue to find it challenging to get the coronavirus vaccination. Professor Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, a food justice expert at Syracuse University, acknowledges there are many populations interested in the vaccine, including the elderly, teachers and other essential workers ...

Even if you're not a fan of social media, Lauren Stubbs talks about how important the platform is for the agriculture industry now and into the future. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Jon Iverson was recently elected chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation's National Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The Woodburn-area farmer says he's excited to have the opportunity to represent Oregon and all of the west. "YF&R has been really important to me just because it gives an opportunity to grow young members, give them leadership training and skills, get them more

Decisions made in the November election will have a direct impact on the farming industry, locally, statewide and nationally for years to come, so its important voters are educated on the issues facing farm country before they cast their ballot ...

The 2020-21 Washington FFA Secretary Gunnar Aune, says everyone involved in farming, from current FFA members, to those in industry, need to reach out to those consumers and young people not familiar with farming. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Kelsie Knight with the Washington Young Farmers & Ranchers says in today's world, you can't "just farm". You need to advocate for your commodity and for agriculture. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...

The National Farmers Union is hosting their annual fall legislative fly-in this week, but thanks to the pandemic, the event has moved on-line. NFU President Rob Larew said farmers are facing a long list of challenges in 2020. “Between low commodity prices, corporate control of the food industry, chronic overproduction, global trade disputes, underfunded infrastructure, and inadequate access to br

Jeanna Wallace, Oregon's FFA Vice President, said it's important everyone who farms tell their story. But she added, it's a responsibility all should take very seriously. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...