Rural

Washington Farm Bureau advocates for equal access to utilities and resources such as broadband and water. Photo courtesy of John Conniff.

Livestock

Cows and calves are tagged so that ranchers can monitor them for health and wellness. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Rathbun.

Grain Storage

Washington boasts three of the nation's top ten wheat-producing counties.

Honeybees

The honeybee pollinates many tree fruits, berries, cucurbits, and seed crops.

Double Rainbow

Lewis County Farm Bureau board member Larry Dacca earned Best in Show honors with this entry in the 2009 WFB Ag Photo contest.

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Events

« Monday November 16, 2009 »
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Two Cultivating Success programs offer farming and business training to farmers Start: 2:11 pm End: 2:11 pm This fall, current growers and people thinking about becoming producers can participate in two multi-week courses being offered in North and South King County. The Cultivating Success program is a unique partnership between the Washington State University Extensions in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, along with Rural Roots and the University of Idaho. WFB Annual Meeting Start: 8:00 am End: 8:00 am Save the Date! Washington Farm Bureau 90th Annual Meeting November 16-19, 2009 Three Rivers Convention Center Kennewick, Washington Online registration available soon!

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State Auditor and Secretary of State Candidate Debate(7 days)
WFB Board of Directors Meeting(27 days)
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WFB Annual Meeting(179 days)
2013 WFB Annual Meeting(550 days)

Organic farming has less impact on the environment than traditional farming.

Fact:This is not always true. Many natural pesticides are persistent in the environment, and many need to be applied several times or at higher rates to protect the targeted crops.

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