Grain Storage

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

Rural

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

Mint

Washington has long been the United States' largest grower of mint. Photo courtesy of John Conniff.

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

« Thursday December 03, 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. Skagit County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm What: Skagit County Annual Meeting When: Thursday December 3rd, 2009 Time: Social Hour at 6:00 pm with dinner starting at 7:00 pm Where: Sedro Woolley Eagles Menu: Prime Rib Dinner Guest speaker: Dan Newhouse – WSDA Director of Agriculture RSVP By November 29th to Annie Lohman – 766-7103 or lohfarms@wavecable.com

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Fresh, raw vegetables are healthier and more nutritious that those cooked, canned or frozen.

Fact: It varies. This is a mixed bag. Some fresh fruits and vegetables have more nutrition and phytonutrition than fruits and vegetables cooked or frozen, but others have less.