Mint

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

Rural

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

Honeybees

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

Grain Storage

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

Livestock

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

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YF&R Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan(10 days)
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2013 WFB Annual Meeting(649 days)

Homeowners use the greatest concentration of chemical pesticides per acre.

Fact: True. The EPA found that homeowners applied chemical pesticides at a rate eight times higher (per acre), and they applied chemical fertilizers at a rate three times higher (per acre) than did farmers.