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Okanagan Fruit Donated and Meat Production Labor
The Agribusiness Update
BC-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits donates apples to Feeding America, and beef, pork, poultry production could be hit with labor availability.
Grizzly Bear Meeting Reminder Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Don't forget TONIGHT'S public meeting in Okanogan to get feedback on bringing Grizzly Bears to the North Cascades!
WAEF Scholarships Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is making college possible for more than 300 students this year.
WAEF Scholarships Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is making college possible for more than 300 students this year.
USF Job Corp Civilian Conservation Centers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds USDA's decision to continue operations at the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, three here in Washington state.
Mexico Ratifies USMCA and Broccoli Favorite U.S. Veggie
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico becomes first to ratify NAFTA replacement USMCA, and Green Giant poll finds broccoli American's favorite vegetable for the second straight year.
Odessa Aquifer and DOR Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bureau of Reclamation commits to ensuring water for farms and communities in Odessa Subarea.
Odessa Aquifer and DOR Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bureau of Reclamation commits to ensuring water for farms and communities in Odessa Subarea.
DACA Fix In The Works Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the year-end work being done to fix the DACA program.
ESA Act Modification Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill by Representative Dan Newhouse, included in a package of legislation that would modify the Endangered Species Act, calls for input from local governments of impacted areas.
Revitalizing Small Towns and Communities in Rural America
Farm and Ranch Report
Frontier Communication held a news conference about their America's Best Communities — a $10 million competition to revitalize small towns, cities and communities across Rural America.
Bee Bill Bombs & Wildfire Response
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bill that would test replacing noxious weeds with bee nourishing forage fails to pass the Legislature, and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell calling for improved emergency response and federal coordination for wildfires.
Ag In Review Wrap Up
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Revisiting some of 2014's top ag stories in the state, which include wildfires, mudslides, and proposed updates to the state's water quality standards.
Fall Perfection
Food Forethought
There are many things to love about fall, not the least being that it's prime harvest time for many wonderful foods.
Farmers Helping Great Things Happen In Their Communities
Food Forethought
The America's Farmers Grow Communities program has successfully invested more than $16 million in individual nonprofit organizations across rural America.
Feeling Good About Farming
Food Forethought
Farmers and ranchers should feel good about their chosen profession and the fact that they are helping to meet the world's food needs.
America's Farmers Grow Communities Invests $3.3 million
Farm and Ranch Report
Now in its fifth year, America's Farmers Grow Communities will invest $3.3 million in organizations throughout rural America. There are 18 eligible counties in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Rural Physicians
Food Forethought
There continues to be a great need for primary care physicians in rural communities.
StrikeForce
Food Forethought
Nearly 85% of the country's persistently poor counties are located in rural areas.