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Washington FFA Secretary Madison Wolfe says it’s important that the farming community is proactive to share the many great stories taking place on the farm or the ranch. And that message should be a positive one. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...

In an effort to encourage more farmers to see the value of the organization and to join, the Washington Farm Bureau recently created the Promotion and Education Committee. Chairman Kady Porterfield said it’s vital, regardless of commodity or location, that farmers statewide work together. She ...

Cady Zellmer, one of this year's Washington Wheat Ambassadors, says regardless of your role in agriculture, it's important that you advocate for the industry. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

With the Washington Legislative Session set to get underway in a few weeks, the state’s farming community is reminded to be proactive and share their story. Pam Lewison with the Washington Policy Center said it will be vital for farmers to engage with those who are different or think differently. She ...

The theme for this month’s Northwest Horticultural Trade Expo was “Weather the Storm and Prepare for Progress in Smoother Sailing.” Jon DeVaney President of the Washington state Tree Fruit Assocation said for the industry to enjoy smoother sailing into the future, producers, packers, workers need to share their story. "The mist ...

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 ...

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

In a step toward a return to normalcy this summer, the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted dozens of leaders from across the state in Island Park in late July to discuss ways to strengthen and promote not only the organization but farming the Gem Sate as well ...

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 ...

The August recess is a chance for members of Congress to reconnect with their constituents. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said it’s also the perfect time for farmers and ranchers to talk to their legislators about agriculture. ...