March 1, 2024

Feb22

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR AG PRODUCERS APPLYING FOR HANDS-ON SUPPORT THROUGH USDA’S RURAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

The applications deadline has been extended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for grants to provide funds for hands-on assistance for agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Jan05

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PROVIDES CLAIM FORMS COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE WRIA 1 NOOKSACK BASIN ADJUDICATION

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PROVIDES CLAIM FORMS COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE WRIA 1 NOOKSACK BASIN ADJUDICATION

The Department of Ecology's Water Resources Program is holding a 60-day comment period as required by RCW 90.03.140(3).

Mar01

DURING THE NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL ANNUAL WASHINGTON SUMMIT, COLORADO’S BOB MATTIVE ELECTED PRESIDENT AND CHRIS OLSEN JOINS TED TSCHIRKY ON THE 2024 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DURING THE NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL ANNUAL WASHINGTON SUMMIT, COLORADO’S BOB MATTIVE ELECTED PRESIDENT AND CHRIS OLSEN JOINS TED TSCHIRKY ON THE 2024 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

On February 26, 2024, NPC Voting Delegates elected Bob Mattive from Monte Vista, Colorado to serve as the NPC President for the next twelve months and they installed members to serve on the Executive Committee for 2024.

Mar01

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LED INTERNATIONAL STUDY EVALUATES URBAN FARMED FOOD’S CARBON FOOTPRINT

The University of Michigan led an international study on urban farmed food’s carbon footprint finding the carbon footprint of fruits and vegetables grown in urban gardens or farms are six times greater on average than conventionally grown produce.