Wheat Harvest

Soft white wheat is a leading grain crop in Washington, with much of the crop exported. Photo by John Conniff.

Young leaders

Fourteen Young Farmers & Ranchers program leaders from Washington enjoyed the 2008 YF&R Leadership Conference in Baltimore.

Potato storage

Washington growers have the highest yield of potatoes per acre of any state in the country. Photo by Danielle Jensen.

Chopping Mustard

Washington is second to only California in the number of agricultural products that it produces - over 230. Photo by Danielle Jensen.

Farming heritage

Washington boasts three of the nation's top ten wheat-producing counties. Photo by John Conniff.

Events

« Monday February 18, 2008 »
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AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference Start: 9:00 am End: 5:00 pm The American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference focuses on leadership and personal development opportunities for Farm Bureau young farmers and ranchers. This highly interactive conference brings together young farmers and ranchers from at least 45 states and has been noted to total nearly 800 young farmers and ranchers. The Leadership Conference offers: Motivational speakers Mini-sessions Awards and Recognition Fun Networking Entertainment Collegiate Discussion Meet competitive events Tours of local agricultural operations and/or attractions The event takes place at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. A tentative agenda is available.

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Kittitas County Farm Bureau Safety Workshop(Now)
American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention(3 days)
Whatcom County Farm Bureau Safety Workshop(12 days)
Skagit County Farm Bureau Safety Workshop(13 days)
Snohomish County Farm Bureau Safety Workshop(14 days)

The only sustainable form of food production is organic.

Fact: Yield would decline by 30 to 40 percent if the industry converted to totally organic food production, according to studies. To produce necessary nitrogen, unachievable shifts in green manure or cattle production would need to occur.