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Washington State University's Dr. Faith Critzer previews the PSA Grower Training scheduled to take place in February.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Department of Agriculture is investing $39.6 million for 128 projects to increase access to job training, educational and health care services in rural areas.  Announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the grants stem from the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.  More th...

The farm inspection portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act will happen in 2019 but the Oregon Department of Agriculture is helping farmers prepare now.  ODA is organizing training at four different locations with focus on the produce safety rule says Stephanie Page, Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Animal Services programs.   “...

As farmers begin to bring in more workers to handle the upcoming season, it’s important to be aware of labor laws so Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries will be holding two days of workshops for ag supervisors and crew bosses.   Hi...