ag advocacy

Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse, a farmer himself, says the current farm economy is among the worst he can remember — and most farmers polled this year feel elected officials don't understand why.

Oregon FFA's Lydia Cruikshank says the people who grow our food often struggle to talk about what they actually do — and she wants to change that.

Building relationships with young agriculturalists can feel daunting, but there's a fresh perspective from the Idaho FFA sentinel that might inspire new approaches.

Atania Gilmore, manager of the Spokane Farmers Market, says a local farmers market is a great place for consumers or any age to learn and ask questions.

Oregon FFA's Henry Bennett is shaking things up in the state's farming community, urging folks to get creative with their advocacy strategies.

Washington State FFA's Gus Suksdorf highlights how the Blue & Gold more than farming; it’s a community that nurtures tomorrow's leaders in agriculture.

In today's Future of Farming, Claire Sheehan, the 2025-2026 Washington state FFA Secretary, talks about the challenge of overcoming misconceptions.

Washington FFA state Treasure Ava Haase explains why ag education in the classroom isn't just important for future farmer, but future consumers as well.

With the session done, the conversation doesn’t stop; farmers need to keep the lines open with lawmakers to tackle some pressing challenges.

As they celebrate a decade of service, Save Family Farming is doubling down on their mission to defend our local agriculture from rising challenges.