jgiuntoli November 19th, 2009
Spokane Valley - The state Office of Farmland Preservation Task Force will hold their next meeting in Spokane Valley on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
December OFP Meeting Notice
December OFP Meeting Agenda
The public is invited to attend the meeting, which will be held at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center – North 1100 Sullivan Road. The meeting will start at 9:00 am and conclude at 4pm.
Topics on the Task Force agenda include a presentation by the Northwest Farm Credit Services on issues related to farm credit and farm transition. Other items include discussions on state efforts to enhance and prioritize agriculture in the State of Washington. Continue Reading »
jgiuntoli October 28th, 2009
The October edition of the Farmland Preservation Newsletter is now available. Included in this month’s edition is an update on agriculture in San Juan County, information on a new grant opportunity, the upcoming water forecast, and many other issues of interest.
If you have suggestions for newsletter content, please feel free to contact OFP at jgiuntoli@scc.wa.gov
Office of Farmland Preservation October Newsletter
jgiuntoli August 6th, 2009
The Washington State Office of Farmland Preservation Task Force will conduct a tour, interaction dinner and meeting September 1 & 2, in Okanogan, Washington.
For printable details which include directions, download the .pdf below.
September Office of Farmland Preservation Meeting Announcement
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jgiuntoli January 28th, 2009
The Farmland Preservation Task Force has announced their 2009 meeting schedule. They will again be meeting across the state in Olympia, Ellensburg, Omak, and Spokane. The May and September meetings will include interaction dinners where the public is invited to attend dinner and meet and talk with Task Force members. See the link below for details on all the meetings.
2009 Farmland Preservation Task Force Meeting Dates
jgiuntoli January 26th, 2009
The Office of Farmland Preservation is pleased to present the OFP Report to the Commission on activities of not only the Office, but the work and recommendations adopted by the Farmland Preservation Task Force.
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jgiuntoli January 8th, 2009
The Washington State Office of Farmland Preservation Task Force will have their first meeting of the year in Olympia, WA on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Task Force welcomes members from the public to attend. An agenda will follow.
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jgiuntoli January 5th, 2009
The Farmland Preservation Task Force 2009 Meetings scheduled:
February 4, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Willaby Room
1835 Black Lake Blvd. Suite D
Olympia WA 98512-5623
May 6, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Ellensburg, Washington
Location: TBD
September 2, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Omak, Washington
Location: TBD
December 2, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Spokane, Washington
Location: TBD
apoire September 3rd, 2008
The Office of Farmland Preservation is pleased to present it’s newsletter to the public! The Office of Farmland Preservation Newsletter will be published monthly in the Preservation News segment of the OFP website, it will also be made available via the OFP listserv, please see the newsletter for more details.
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apoire July 21st, 2008
This year’s 2008 Vim Wright Stewardship Award Dinner, celebrating the best of those living the dream of sustainable agriculture, is being held in beautiful Carnation, Washington. Nestled in the Snoqualmie
Valley, this year’s dinner features a barbeque, hay ride, and a biodynamic farm tour, as well as the award ceremony itself. For more information please visit Farming and the Environment Website or contact E.J. Kim at (206)524-3539 for more information.
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apoire May 21st, 2008
Representative Joel Kretz has been appointed to the Farmland Preservation Task Force by Frank Chopp, Speaker of the Washington State House Representatives. Representative Kretz replaces Representative Steve Hailey, who had served since the inception of the Task Force.
Representative Kretz is a Republican who represents the 7th Legistlative District, which includes Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, and parts of Okanogan and Spokane Counties.
