jgiuntoli July 28th, 2009
OLYMPIA – The popularity of farmers markets continues to increase with the number of markets doubling in the past decade. Consumers are visiting Washington’s 140 farmers markets to enjoy the freshest, locally grown produce, meats, cheeses and specialty food products.
To recognize their growing importance to consumers, farmers and the economy, Gov. Chris Gregoire, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Washington State Farmers Market Association
(WSFMA) are celebrating Farmers Market Week in Washington Aug. 2-8.
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jgiuntoli April 20th, 2009
The Washington State Office of Farmland Preservation Task Force will have a farm tour and meeting in Ellensburg, WA on May 5 & 6 2009. The Task Force welcomes members from the public to attend.
For more information please see the official announcement:
Meeting Notice for May OFP Meeting
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jgiuntoli April 13th, 2009
The Office of Farmland Preservation is pleased to present this week’s ‘News and Views’ feature, a collection of news features, articles, and editorials on the subject of agriculture from media outlets around the state. The information and opinions contained in the articles are those of their respective authors, and are not necessarily those of the Office of Farmland Preservation or the Washington State Conservation Commission.
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jgiuntoli April 1st, 2009
US farmers to plant soybeans on record 76 million acres
Switch to soy from corn smaller than traders expected
Corn crop could still be second largest on record
Wheat, cotton and peanut acres expected to drop
Farmers still have time to change their minds
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jgiuntoli March 24th, 2009
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is sponsoring free pesticide disposal events near Chelan and Okanogan in May, but the deadline to sign up is approaching fast-April 6.
The Chelan event is on May 20 while the waste pesticide collection for Okanogan will be May 21. Customers have already signed up for early May events scheduled in Pasco, Walla Walla and Yakima.
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apoire January 26th, 2009
The Office of Farmland Preservation is pleased to present this week’s ‘News and Views’ feature, a collection of news features, articles, and editorials on the subject of agriculture from media outlets around the state. The information and opinions contained in the articles are those of their respective authors, and are not necessarily those of the Office of Farmland Preservation or the Washington State Conservation Commission.
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