Snohomish

Last week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced the recipients of eight water quality projects funded by fines issued to dairies.  The fines were issued to operations for improper recordkeeping or manure management.  The WSDA said its Dairy Nutrient Management Program works with dairies across the state to make sure they handle manure in ways that minimize the risks of impactin

Starting Monday WSU Extension will once again launch it’s “Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning” course in Snohomish County.  Kate Ryan with WSU Snohomish told the Washington Ag Network many small farmers must face the reality of increased labor costs, insurance and more, and perhaps it’s time to look at expanding what you offer.   “Perhaps it would b... Re