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Could religious facilities be built on farmland? Snohomish County considers the question

County Council member Sam Low said there is no proposal to change county code.

Tilth Conference registration opens, Ag Board talks tourism and more -- Nate's Notes

Here are several items in brief about agriculture in the Puget Sound region.

It’s Fair time throughout Western Washington

Try and take a day off as the summer winds to a close. A summer tradition is back as county fairs are popping up in coming weeks throughout Western Washington.  Taking place in every county in Western Washington, county fairs are chock-full of family entertainment – fair rides, concerts, car

New rules streamline regulations for maple syrup producers

New regulations recognize the remote nature and low risk while ensuring food safety and public health requirements.

Co-op forms to help wool producers throughout Pacific Northwest

Sheep producers endure bottleneck when trying to process wool.

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.

WA Farmland Trust helps protect Clark County farm and more – Nate’s Notes

Here are several items of note about agriculture in the Puget Sound region

Concerns aired about Pierce County proposed agritourism plan

County's ag advisory commission urges slow process to fine-tune regulations

Washington State Department of Commerce develops plan to support agritourism

Document includes recommendations about definition of agritourism and heads to state legislature for more consideration.