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In today's Future of Farming, Washington's 2024-2025 FFA President Emily Ryder encourages middle school and other young students to make FFA a priority in high school.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

There are a variety of ways the Ag industry can speak to the next generation of producers and growers.  Emily Ryder, the Washington FFA President says local fairs are also critical when it comes to connecting with farming's future.   ...

With the holiday season here, that means it’s time for the 15th annual Beef Counts.  Families across Central and Eastern Washington struggling to make ends meet can get some relief by picking up a box of nutritious food made available thanks to the partnership between Washington’s Beef Community and Second Harvest.   The funds to...

Washington FFA President Emily Ryder talks about how her hometown of Ellensburg is working to ensure the next generation is familiar with Northwest agriculture.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

Central Washington families struggling to make ends meet will have an opportunity to get some much needed help over the next three days.  For the past 12 years, 2nd Harvest and Washington’s Beef Community, through the Beef Counts program, have teamed up to offer nutritious food to those in need across the community.   “The f...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled a host of prescribed burns for the eastern portion of the state for the month of April. The burns will take place on WDFW wildlife areas in an effort to reduce the risk of future wildfires as well as reduce the severity of wildfires when they occur ...

The Newhall family’s Windy N Ranch, based in Ellensburg, WA, recently celebrated 10 years as a Certified Animal Welfare Approved operation by A Greener World. The certification recognizes the Central Washington farm for their “highest animal welfare standards”.  Owner Greg New ...

The Washington Beef Community is in the central part of the state this week, distributing 2 ½ pound roast to families in need. Melissa DelGadillo, PR Manager at Agribeef said the need is incredible right now, with one in four people facing food insecurity during the pandemic. She ...

After years of experimentation and a pilot program, the Washington senate now allows remote testimony on key pieces of legislation.  Remote testimony allows constituents to coordinate with a local community college to offer feedback on proposed legislation, rather than making the trip to Olympia, which can be challenging during the winter months.  Ja...

Despite cold temperatures and a light drizzle, Tuesday was a busy day in Toppenish.  The Washington state Beef Commission and 2nd Harvest teamed up to offer Mobile Markets to provide beef as well as other fresh food to some of the lower Yakima Valley’s most vulnerable.  Agri Bee...