Rural

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

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.

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.

WAFLA Website

Events

« Tuesday December 01, 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. Winter Safety Workshop - Wenatchee Start: 8:30 am End: 3:15 pm Wenatchee Community Center 504 S. Chelan Ave. Required workshop for Retro/Safety members. See Winter Safety Workshops page for more information.

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

Organic food production does not use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.

Fact: This is not true. Organic production can use "natural" pesticides, mineral salts, and pesticides from plant materials. Organics can use natural (biological) or synthetic substances.