Farmers Market

The USDA is wants to get your opinion when it comes to ways they can improve online purchasing at farmers markets for SNAP participants.  "Right now SNAP participants if they want to purchase at farmers markets they can either order online but not actually pay for it online." S ...

What is the key issue preventing SNAP participants from making online transactions from farmers markets? "For SNAP you know it's not like a credit card transaction where you can just enter the numbers online and then complete your transaction," noted Kumar Chandran, senior nutrition advisor at the USDA ...

In an effort to help the farming community negatively impacted by the pandemic, the Washington State Department of Agriculture recently announced it has awarded more than $14.2 million in COVID-19 relief grants to small businesses across the state ...

Colleen Donovan with the Washington state Farmers Market Association says as the state opens up more, our farmers markets will look more like what we expect, and love. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

The Washington state Farmers Market Conference gets underway this week. Colleen Donovan, Executive Director of the WSFMA said the theme of this year’s on-line event is "Adapt, Overcome, Thrive". She noted for 2021, its important farmers markets across the state are proactive, rather than reactive and learn from last year. Don ...

La Grande Farmers Market Manager Jessica Bogard explains how their market can help those in need stretch their dollar. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

This is National Farmers Market Week, an opportunity to celebrate all the things these local markets do for their community. Colleen Donovan, Executive Director of the Washington state Farmers Market Association said while more and more people enjoy shopping at their local market, many customers don’t realize the work it takes to make those markets a reality. She ...

Despite the cold temperatures, and even isolated snow showers, this is a very busy time of year for your local farmers Market.  Colleen Donovan, Executive Director for the Washington state Farmers Market Association said there is no off season for the 100-plus markets across the Evergreen State.   ...

Do you think grapes are inherently funny?   Gary Crawford says evidently, some people do.     If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

You may start seeing more and more food trucks at Farmers Markets around the Inland Northwest.  On Monday, Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation making it easier to own and operate a food truck in Washington.   Senate Bill 5218, sponsored by Senator Hans Zeiger, requires a local regulatory authority to grant a permit to an applicant who wants to operate a mobile food unit in its jurisdiction if t