On Saturday the Seattle Times reported that proposed elimination of state subsidies because of budget woes could close county fairs across the state.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014070586_fairscuts29m.html
Thursday’s Bellingham Herald reported that the focus of this year’s annual Whatcom Farm Friends meeting will be on the community’s relationship with WSU.
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/01/27/1838429/whatcom-farm-friends-annual-meeting.html
The Everett Herald on Monday reported on workshops planned to help residents preserve Port Susan, mentioning that WSU Beach Watchers are actively engaged in the effort.
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110124/NEWS01/701249959/-1/NEWS01
On Thursday the publication Dairy Herd Management announced the speakers for the upcoming Midwest Manure Summit, including WSU’s Joe Harrison.
http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=13209
In this week’s Capital Press:
“Research could get biomass flying”
http://www.capitalpress.com/subscribers/SB-Legis-aviation-biofuel-012811
“Bill would ease permitting process for digesters”
http://www.capitalpress.com/subscribers/SB-Legis-anaerobic-012811-art
Aired last week by the N.W. Ag Information Network:
“Working with CYMMT on stripe rust”
http://www.aginfo.com/index.cfm/event/report/id/Northwest-Farm-and-Ranch-Report-18380
“Economist picked for WSU Endowe Chair in Small Grains Economics”
http://www.aginfo.com/index.cfm/event/report/id/Washington-Ag-Today-18374
News Releases:
“USDA and White House Strengthen Commitment to Military Families: WSU Extension 4-H Plays Key Role in Reaching Out to Military Youth Nationwide”
“Northwest Farm Credit Supports WSU Tree Fruit, Wine Research with $500,000”
“Media Advisory: Valentine’s Day News Tips from CAHNRS”
“Learning Good Vineyard Care and Maintenance”