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Washington State Organic Acreage Production IncreasesWENATCHEE, Wash. – Certified organic acreage farmed in Washington state continues to expand, increasing by an estimated 27 percent between 2006 and 2007. Since 2004 the amount of certified acreage being farmed in the state has increased by 86 percent. Those growth estimates are documented in the annual profile of the state’s organic acreage and crops compiled by the Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources. Read more. Detailed statistics are also avaliable. |
2008 Farm Walks
Now in it’s fifth year, the Washington State University Small Farms Team, in partnership with Tilth Producers of Washington, organizes and facilitates farm walks throughout the growing season. The farm walks are forums for producers and others interested to exchange ideas, at an advanced level, on specific types of farming practices and issues. The walks take place on organic and sustainable farms throughout the state where the focus is unique to the host farm. These farmer to farmer learning experiences provide an open dialogue in a hands-on environment to explore the farm’s production, marketing techniques and discuss emerging practices. To register for an upcoming farm walk visit http://www.tilthproducers.org.
2008 Farm Walks Schedule
Willie Green’s Organic Farm: Inspired Approach Yields Abundant Produce
Sweet Grass Beef Farm: Attention to Animals and the Environment
Stokesberry Sustainable Farms: Organic Pastured Poultry
Early Spring Farm Walk Provides: Innovation and Inspiration
WSU Grad Students, Local Farmers Tour Diversified Farm near Pullman
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Organic Tree Fruit Report. Washington State, National and International status of Organic Tree Fruit. 2008. D. Granatstein and E. Kirby. WSU CSANR, Wenatchee, WA. A comprehensive report on the expansion of organic tree fruit (apple, pear, cherry) plantings and production as of 2007. http://organic.tfrec.wsu.edu/OrganicStats/OrgTreeFruitReport_Feb08.pdf |
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Four 2008 Academic Showcase Faculty Award Winners Announced. Congratulations to David Granatstein who will be recognized for the Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award for Outreach and Engagement. David joins other outstanding faculty receiving awards. Read More |
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WSU Creates Certificate in Sustainable Ag. The WSU Graduate School will offer a certificate in sustainable agriculture to graduate students who want to research the viability of the environment in relation to food production. Read More |
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