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Events
Wheat Harvest
Soft white wheat is a leading grain crop in Washington, with much of the crop exported. Photo by John Conniff.
Farming heritage
Washington boasts three of the nation's top ten wheat-producing counties. Photo by John Conniff.
Chopping Mustard
Washington is second to only California in the number of agricultural products that it produces - over 230. Photo by Danielle Jensen.
Globally, the primary use of wood is fuel to meet human needs.
Fact: True. Wood energy is the dominant source of energy for more than two billion people. Sixty percent of the world's total wood removal each year is used for energy purposes, firewood, charcoal, and biofuels for commercial use.