May 20, 2022

May20

2022 WSPF SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY: FARMING IS OUR FUTURE

2022 WSPF SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY: FARMING IS OUR FUTURE

Winning essays receive up to $2500 for students pursuing Agriculture-related degrees or professions.

May20

NINTH ANNUAL AG WORLD GOLF CLASSIC – Registration Now Open

NINTH ANNUAL AG WORLD GOLF CLASSIC – Registration Now Open

Ag World Support Systems is joining with hosts JR Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods and the Potato Growers of Washington for their annual charity fund-raising golf tournament to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest.  

Aug05

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2023 POTATOES USA BOARD MEMEBERS

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2023 POTATOES USA BOARD MEMEBERS

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2023-2026 term.

May20

USDA TO PROVIDE APPROX $6 BILLION TO COMMODITY AND SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY 2020 AND 2021 NATURAL DISASTERS

USDA TO PROVIDE APPROX $6 BILLION TO COMMODITY AND SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY 2020 AND 2021 NATURAL DISASTERS

The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop yield and value losses. 

May27

WASHINGTON GROWN PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH QFC

WASHINGTON GROWN PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH QFC

Recently, the popular TV show, Washington Grown, received a large grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to expand its education efforts.

   

 

Aug19

WSDL&I PROVIDES FREE CONSULTATION SERVICES

WSDL&I PROVIDES FREE CONSULTATION SERVICES

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health offers no-fee consultation to establish or strengthen workplace safety and health programs for the asking. 

Aug19

WSPC POLICY: ORDER YOUR IPM SUPPLYS AND SEND US THE RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSMENT

WSPC POLICY:  ORDER YOUR IPM SUPPLYS AND SEND US THE RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSMENT

The Washington State Potato Commission has long supported Integrated Pest Management (IPM).