Farmers markets rally around vendors who lost their home; Clean Air Agency visits ag board – Nate’s Notes
Here are several items of note about agriculture in the Puget Sound region
Agriculture
Delegation traveled to DC to talk red raspberry trade
Representatives from the Washington Red Raspberry Commission traveled to Washington, D.C. in early June to advocate for the industry’s trade priorities.
Commission officials met with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as senior agricultural staff and administration officials, to engage in discussions
Northwest cherry numbers could lead to better prices for growers
Phinney and University District farmers markets hosts cherry tasting events in the coming weeks.
Moratorium placed on data center construction in rural Skagit County
Moratorium provides time for Skagit County officials to develop code to regulate siting of data centers outside incorporated cities and towns.
Pizza outreach helps farmers access mental health resources
Pizza for Producers is to bring education and reduce stigma around mental health problems. Farmers are taught to keep a stiff upper lip and focused with getting a job done, he added.
Growing food throughout Ballard – VFW partners with Seattle urban farm for gardening program
King Conservation District supported Spatula Farms through its Seed Grant program.
WSDA reminds backyard poultry owners to take steps to stay healthy from germ germs like salmonella
Raising backyard poultry is rewarding, and practicing good hygiene and biosecurity helps keep both people and animals healthy.