Posts Tagged ‘farmers’
Legislation Could Bring More Oversight to Guest Farmworker Program
A federal program that allows foreign nationals to enter the county as guest workers is getting some attention this legislative session. Many believe more oversight is needed for the program, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreWSU Study Exploring Sustainable Farming Practices In The Face Of Climate Change
A grant from the USDA is helping to fund a study of climate change and farming. Three universities from three states are spearheading the project. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreFinancial Assistance Available for Wildfire-Impacted Farmers and Ranchers
This year’s wildfire season affected nearly everyone in central Washington in some fashion, from poor air-quality to property damage. Farmers and ranchers in our region suffered large losses in the form of grazing lands and the U.S. Department of Agricultural wants to help. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Learn more and how to apply at the Natural…
Read MoreF-CAD In Quincy This Weekend, Promoting the Farm-to-Market Connection
If you’ve ever wondered how the produce you buy goes from farm-to-market, you’ll want to check out Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day taking place in Quincy this weekend. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreNew KOHO Series – Eating Local
We’re kicking off a new series on KOHO today called Eating Local. We’ll be exploring what it means to “eat local” – how local businesses, individuals and farmers eat locally-produced foods and things you can do in your life to eat more sustainably. In this first episode, Dan Langager sits down with Tandi Rolen, owner…
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