Co-op forms to help wool producers throughout Pacific Northwest
Sheep producers endure bottleneck when trying to process wool.
Nathan Whalen
Washington households continue to face food insecurity
Households cite food insecurity, rising costs and uncertain federal support. Survey compiled through a partnership between WSDA, UW and WSU.
Nearly $5 million in USDA grant funding could return to King County and Viva Farms
Preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Court judge could restore a Land Access Program grant that was terminated in March.
Agriculture labor reform gets bipartisan support
More than 50 members of Congress co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that will reform H-2A visa program.
Now is the time to reform our agricultural labor laws – Guest Commentary
Courtesy of U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse – Washington’s Fourth District
In Washington state, the need for a reliable workforce is well known among farmers and ranchers. Our region produces high-quality specialty crops, many of which are labor-intensive. Farmers are struggling given current economic conditions; a recent USDA
Viva Farms sets groundwork for career in agriculture
With properties in Skagit and King counties comprising more than 100 acres, Viva Farms provides training for aspiring farmers.
Viva Farm’s new barn in Skagit County helps harvest for small-scale farmers
New barn provides wash/pack space, dry storage and refrigerated storage. Construction was funded with a WSDA food infrastructure grant.