Future of Farming

Eliza Dugan, the current Idaho State Reporter, grew up on a dairy farm outside of Jerome.  And that, she said helped make her the young woman she is today.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

What are some of the biggest issues facing the farming industry today?  Levi Kukes, Washington’s 2024-2025 FFA Vice President, shares his thoughts.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.co...

A movement looking to sweep the county, including the Northwest, is trying to promote farm and other plant based jobs.  The non-profit Seed Your Future is offering an upcoming event called Green Career Week.  The goal is to reach the next generation of professionals to increase awareness of green industry careers like those in agriculture, and build relationships with local schools, colleges and u

This summer, FFA state officers from across the county met in Washington D.C. to advocate for the farming industry.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Levi Kukes, the 2024-2025 Washington FFA Vice President says one of the biggest issues facing the ag industry now is the decline of ag literacy.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

In today's Future of Farming, Oregon Vice President  Spencer Romans talks about how he eventually came to enjoy breaking steers.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

This week, Idaho FFA Vice President Josh Nelson talks about why he decided to join his local chapter in North Idaho.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

The Ag industry has a variety of issues to overcome into the future, feeding a growing global population, overcoming the increase costs of inputs and travel, and the fact that we’re not getting any more ground to farm.  Former Washington FFA Vice President George Dress says one of the best ways to address these challenges is to have as many voices in ag as possible, and that includes bringing in p

While social media is an odd, and sometime confusing thing for the Ag community, Madison Weber, Washington’s FFA Treasure says it’s important farmers take time to jump on-line. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@town...

Speaking to young people about a future of agriculture can be intimidating.  But Oregon FFA Secretary Maddie Dollarhide has some tips to make the process a bit easier.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...