Connecticut

Farmers from across Northwest Washington will fill the Washington State University Northwest Research Center Friday for a day focused on local farming and water issues.  Don McMoran, Director WSU Skagit County Extension, says Friday’s Summit starts at 8:30 a.m. focused on i...

Last week, House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act. The Connecticut Democrat says the legislation will increase and improve the Department of Agriculture’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables. ...

Earlier this week, lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced the Helping America’s Farmers Act. Supporters say the legislation would create a new economic injury disaster loan program at the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Introduce ...