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Taste Washington Day in Schools and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
School cafeterias across Washington state will serve locally grown foods this week as part of the annual Taste Washington Day celebration, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
Local Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Local Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Eat Local First Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.
Eat Local First Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.
Celebrating Farm to School Programs
Food Forethought
Farm to school programs were started in an effort to bring locally grown foods directly to local schools.
Food Safety
Food Forethought
Over 800 thousand federal workers are on furlough, a large portion of them are FDA workers.
Minimum Wage & Hunting Season Trouble
Northwest Report
How would you feel about earning a minimum wage of $15 an hour...hunters and fishermen are being locked out of favorite spots...and Lacy has a look at food safety.
Consumer Behavior
Food Forethought
Researchers report that most consumers would prefer to buy locally sourced foods.
Good Farming Principles
Food Forethought
Last week a new report touted organic produce as not being any better nutritionally than conventional food.
Ocean Acidification & Sustainable Farm Walks
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
How ocean acidification impacts shellfish farming, and WSU and Tilth Producers organic and sustainable farm walks.
National Farm to School Month
Food Forethought
Students nationwide now have even more to celebrate in October with this October being the first National Farm to School Month.
Eating Seasonally
Food Forethought
To everything there is a season...but a season to eat? Bring it on!
Finding What You Want
Food Forethought
Want to try eating more locally grown foods but just not sure where to find it? Look no further than your own laptop.
Farmer's Market Dilemma
Food Forethought
Farmer's markets are having a bit of an identity crisis. Lacy takes a look.