A Board Member "Contract" - Blue Avocado
One way to be sure that each person on the board is clear on his or her responsibilities is to adopt a board member contract.
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NACD Applauds Senate Confirmation of Richard Fordyce as USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation - NACD
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2025 CONTACT: Candice Abinanti candice-abinanti[at]nacdnet.org NACD Applauds Senate Confirmation of Richard Fordyce as USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Washington, D.C. […]
Future of ‘traditional’ farm bill is uncertain | WAWG
The Fear of Differences | Psychology Today
Humans fear those outside social norms, but diversity strengthens communities. True safety grows through inclusion, reflection, and embracing difference.
Why You Need Systems Thinking Now
It’s the best way to anticipate the many secondary effects of change in an interconnected world.
Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Valley Smoke Plumes
This blog provides updated forecasts and comments on current weather or other topics
California’s First Solar Panel-Covered Canal Is Now Fully Online
There are around 4,000 miles of canals in California, which could produce up to 13 gigawatts of power which would cover around 750,000 homes.
WA governor and AG oppose repeal of federal forest protections • Washington State Standard
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown separately submitted formal comments opposing a proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule.
Washington state farmers are surrounded by challenges to their way of life and the state's economy | Columns & Letters | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest
This story first appeared in the Washington State Standard.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Exceeds 30,000 Acres, Ups To 27% Contained
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire has surpassed 30,000 acres in size after torching the landscape of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan County for 23 days.
Northwest nabs nearly $9 million in USDA specialty crop grants | Capital Press
The USDA announced $73 million in awards through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program on Sept. 23 — and Pacific Northwest projects brought home nearly $9 million for marketing, education […]
Representatives Newhouse and Schrier push for Washington conservation bill to aid farmers | News | nbcrightnow.com
Secretary Rollins Announces Reinvigorated Farm to School Grants Supporting American Farmers and Children | USDA
USDA Designates Eight Washington Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
Report: WA lost more than 3,700 farms in 5 years; lawmaker blames regulations | Washington | thecentersquare.com
How bad is air quality in WA? What to know as Bear Gulch Fire smoke spreads - The Columbian
OLYMPIA — The Bear Gulch Fire has been burning for nearly a month in the southeast part of the Olympic Peninsula, sending smoke drifting into the Puget Sound region.
Year-round farmers market Scale House Market offers shoppers fresh, local products and vendors new business opportunities
For business owner and chef Samantha Gimlin, the journey to bringing high quality Italian food products to the region began with communal dinners with her neighbors.
Judge opens door to wider federal management of wolves | Capital Press
A federal judge ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take another look at whether Montana and Idaho can be trusted to manage wolves. U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy […]
USDA (.gov): USDA Opens Public Comment Period on Department Reorganization Plan
USDA to relocate thousands of staff outside Washington, consolidate dozens of offices - Government Executive
The Agriculture Department is slashing regional offices and centralizing staff into five new hubs across the country.
Forests for Communities — NORTHWEST COMMUNITY FORESTS
Report finds lack of federal support could ‘stall or even kill’ agtech innovation
Tuesday 'one of those days' to be concerned about fires in the Inland Northwest, officials warn
As forecasted temperatures near triple digits and the peak months of fire season approach, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning that will be in effect from 1 p.m. on Tuesday through 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Walla Walla sweet onion farmers power through uncertainty | Capital Press
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Washington’s handful of Walla Walla sweet onion farmers are right in the thick of harvest. “I would say we have an average to slightly-above average crop,” […]
Pomas Fire Will Burn All Summer With Smoke Impacts, Officals Say
The Pomas Fire in northern Chelan County is now expected to burn all summer, according to incident managers
New state survey map shows 545,000 acres with dead or damaged trees
The area of afflicted trees shows an increase of nearly 30,000 acres from 2023.
Wildfires - OPB
OPB’s guide to wildfires in the PNW
National wildfire officials boost U.S. risk level | Capital Press
The national wildfire preparedness level increased to 3 early June 21, on a scale from 1 to 5. Higher numbers indicate a boost in fire activity, more conditions associated with […]
Clark County leaders debate future growth and how to balance saving farmland with building housing - OPB
The Clark County comprehensive plan defines a vision for the next 20 years of development. The process has created debate over what’s more important in Southwest Washington: open space or new homes.
To bee or not to bee? 600 species of bees call Washington home - The Columbian
With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as easily be a fly, wasp or hornet. Even some moths have evolved to mimic bees.