Future of Farming

George Dress, Washington FFA’s Vice President, says those outside of farm country don't appreciate how important the Ag sector is to the overall Washington economy.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

Alltech recently announced Applications are now open for the Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program.  Now in its third year, the free-to-join program matches applicants based on their preferences, which can include gender of mentor, areas of expertise, language and industry sector, and offers opportunities for women in food and agriculture to develop meaningful industry connections.  

Jessie Samarin the 2022-2023 Oregon Reporter says many people from more urban areas may not appreciate it, but people and businesses in rural areas are very supportive of the next generation of farming.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Maddie Dollarhide, the 22-23 Oregon FFA Secretary, says water rights are top of mind for a variety of growers across the west.  Especially in central and southern Oregon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Grant Hills, the 2022-2023 Oregon FFA Vice President, says one of the many issues facing farmers that he would like to see addressed in the high costs of inputs.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

If a young person wants to participate in their local FFA chapter, is it vital that they grew up on a farm?  No, says Brekkah Richardson, the 2022-2023 Oregon FFA Treasure.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Uriel Aguilar Torress, the 22-23 Oregon Sentinel, says technology benefits today’s farmer in a variety of ways.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

The 2022-2023 Oregon FFA reporter, Jessie Samarin, explains why she's such as fan of local fairs, and how those fairs benefit the farming and non farming communities.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

JW Dippold, Oregon’s 2021-2022 FFA Treasure says ag advocacy needs to be simple, easy, and definitely doesn’t need to be a long drawn-out conversation.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com...

In today's Future of Farming, Oregon FFA’s 21-22 Reporter, Kylie Baldwin, talks about how education and advocacy in many ways needs to be a two way street between producers and consumers.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...