EVERETT, Wash. — High consumer interest in organic and locally produced food is leading to a resurgence in interest and opportunities in local farming. Farming can be a great lifestyle choice, but it’s also a business enterprise and good planning is a key to economic success.
WENATCHEE, Wash. — Studies indicate that as many as 60 percent of landowners never discuss their plans for succession with their families. When planning for the future of family-owned farms, ranches and forests, many people don’t consider that the future property owners are sitting down with them at the family dinner table. In April, Washington […]
ARLINGTON, Wash. – Studies show that more than 60 percent of landowners never discuss their plans for succession with anyone in their families. When planning for the future of family-owned forest and farmland, many people don’t consider that their future business partners are sitting down with them at the family dinner table. This spring, Washington […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Food safety begins on the farm. However, farmers encounter differing and sometimes contradictory information on how best to assure the safety of the produce they raise. Washington State University Extension is offering a two-part series of workshops at locations in both eastern and western Washington on Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs, to […]
EVERETT, Wash. – “Agricultural Entrepreneurship – Tilling the Soil of Opportunity,” a 10-week course in business planning for current and aspiring small-scale farmers and other agricultural businesses will be offered in Everett beginning later this month. The course is being offered by Washington State University Snohomish County Extension. The course is designed for those who […]