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Mara Soto, the 2019-2020 Washington FFA Reporter, says its important for Agriculture to have a social medial presence to reach the non-Ag community.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com     ...

What role does social media play in marketing of pears in the 21st Century?  Kathy Stephenson with Pear Bureau Northwest takes a look.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Social networking has connected the world, and new data shows more than 50% of Americans find new friends, or even a date online.  And one in four report financial scam attempts in online dating.  Whether it's networking with other farmers, or trying to find a soulmate, AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says rural residents must be vigilant online.   “Socia...

With the holiday shopping season growing longer every year, how can direct and local farm businesses take advantage of social media to help boost business?       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

It’s a new twist on an old holiday scam.  The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the look out for the latest social media “pyramid gift” posting scam, this involving wine exchanges.  The scams are all a little different, but typically you are told if you buy a bottle of wine, mail information to your friends, you’ll get several bottles of wine in return.   Kirstin Davis told the

It may be August and the holidays seem like a long way away, but for farm direct business operators should be getting their marketing plans together now whether it’s on social media or online, or through a more traditional medium.   University of Maryland Extension’s Ginger Myers said it’s important to be prepared.   “We’ve got to...

Farmers are beginning to use the power of social media to tell the story of agriculture and educate the public on what happens on the farm.   Emily Buck is a professor and farmer in Ohio said she’s hoping to create a dialogue.   “...