ag advocacy

Audrey Godfrey, the 2020-2021 Idaho FFA Treasure, said one of the reasons she became a state officer is because there are so many great opportunities to share the story of farming and how it impacts each American daily. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

The USDA recently announced the largest number of school to farm grants in the Department's history. Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacey Dean said $12 million in grants have been awarded to 176 project recipients in 45 states and D ...

It's a theme heard often in the farming community. How can the boots on the ground effectively communicate to the consumer what farming is all about, and why it matters in their everyday life? And that means utilizing a variety of strategies and innovations to facilitate education and dialog ...

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 ...

Jason Bullock, the new Executive Director of the Washington FFA, took over the organization during a unique time, between the country facing the coronavirus pandemic, and personally, while he was working on wrapping up his doctoral degree. Despite those challenges, the North Carolina native said his passion for FFA drew him out to the Northwest ...

Morgen McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, tells us why May is so special for the wine industry statewide. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

The newest Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report from the EPA offers a sector by sector look at emissions. And as Earth Day is marked, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Shelby Myers says the report includes good news for agriculture ...

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 ...

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 ...