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Emergency Support for WA Farmers After 2011 Losses

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 16:02

January 30, 2012

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that farmers in 35 Washington state counties are now eligible to apply for emergency assistance and ongoing disaster assistance programs for losses suffered as a result of extreme weather conditions during the first seven months of 2011. Cantwell, along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), wrote Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last August supporting Governor Chris Gregoire’s August 2nd request for immediate disaster designations stemming from the weather-related losses. 

Seedy Saturday!

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 16:19

Head to Tonasket on Saturday, January 14 for the Third Annual Okanogan Valley Seed Exchange sponsored by Slow Food Okanogan.

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Historical Photos of Food Production Wanted

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 09:13

There will be a "photo drive" at the Omak Library on Saturday, January 7th, to collect photos of local food production from the 1880's to the 1960's. This is a neat way to contribute to a local history project celebrating the agricultural heritage of North Central Washington.

Next Up in the Highland Wonders Education Series: WEATHER

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 10:37

Mark your calendar!

Women, Farms, and Food

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 17:09

Women In Agriculture Conference February 11, 2012

Women face unique challenges growing viable businesses in farming and ranching. They often are not taken as seriously as men when seeking loans and insurance, may feel unwelcome at predominantly men’s farming meetings, and often need off-farm income which requires working during the day and farming on evenings and weekends.

We're Hiring!

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 16:14

Conservation Planner position now open.

Applications are due December 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm PST.

For details click here.

Final Month for Photo Contest

Wed, 10/05/2011 - 13:40

Well folks, this is it. Our year-long photo contest comes to a close this month with these words of photographic inspiration:

Harvest

Fall Colors

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Funding Available to Increase Forest Health

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 09:54

Eastern Washington forest landowner cost-share information is now available, effective October 1, 2011-September 30, 2012.

If you are a non-federal owner of forest land, you may be eligible for funding to improve forest health and reduce the risk of wildfire and bark beetle infestation. To learn more, download this pdf document:

Cost-share Information and Application

Creek Clean-up Success!

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:16

We may have been few, but we were mighty! Check out the before-and-after shots of Bonaparte Creek to see what 5 dedicated folks can accomplish.

Save the Date- Fire Conference

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 11:45

The newly formed WA State Prescribed Fire Council will be holding its First Annual Conference on March 6-7, 2012 in Wenatchee, WA.

There will be a number of invited speakers, panel discussions and break-out sessions focused on the historic and ecological role of fire in WA state, how prescribed fire can be used to manage WA ecosystems, plus factors limiting effective use of this tool.

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by Dr. Radut.