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

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

Lewis County Farm Bureau board member Larry Dacca earned Best in Show honors with this entry in the 2009 WFB Ag Photo contest.

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

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

Events

« Monday February 01, 2010 »
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Deadline Reminder Start: 8:00 am End: 5:00 pm February 1, 2010 - Final date to obtain or change Adjusted Gross Revenue Pilot (AGR) insurance in select counties in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Final date to submit required documents to continue or change 2010 Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite (AGR-Lite) insurance for EXISTING POLICY HOLDERS in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington February 1, 2010 - Final date to obtain or change crop insurance coverage for 2010 Spring Planted Onions in Idaho, Oregon and Washington and Cabbage in Oregon and Washington. Producers are encourage to contact a local MPCI agent to learn additional program details well ahead of the final sales closing dates. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers throughout the U.S. or at the website address: http://www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/ USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Globally, hunger is caused by a shortage of food.

Fact: Hunger is caused by economic, political, and social reasons more than all other causes. The world produces enough food to feed everyone.

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