Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest Now Looking For Summer Workers
Anyone interested in working in the forest next summer must apply in the next week and a half.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Union County Oregon Flock Catches Bird Flu
On October 19, 2023, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial flock in Union County.
Legislation Introduced to Align Organic Ag with Industry
The organic agriculture sector has been a growing segment for over 100 years but was really spurred in the 1990s. Now, Washington's Congressman from the 4th District, Dan Newhouse, has introduced legislation to help continue building on the organic agriculture front.
Support Announced for Underserved and Veteran Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $27.6 million in grants to provide training, outreach and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help them own and operate successful farms, ranches, and forest lands.
ACRES of Support for Forest Fuel Reduction
Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives almost unanimously.
USDA Accepts 2.7 Million Acres in CRP
The USDA is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Grassland CRP signup