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Agriculture -- Washington (State) Dairy Farmers of Washington 
 This site serves both the dairy industry of Washington state and the public. The public area features fact sheets on dairy cows, milk production, cattle in history, and milk from different animals. Also includes news, events, consumer education, industry topics, promotions and contests, a "MooKids" section, and links to other industry sites. Searchable. From the Washington Dairy Products Commission. http://www.havemilk.com/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Journey of an Apple
This exhibit from the Yakima Valley Museum in Washington state describes Yakima's apple industry from its beginnings in the 1880s to the present. Each stage of the journey, from the preparation of the soil, irrigation, and planting to the packing plant, store, and your kitchen, is thoroughly explained and illustrated with diagrams and vintage photographs. The changing status of orchard workers is also discussed. Apple facts and statistics are included. http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/apple/journey.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Dec 16, 2003 National Lentil Festival
The National Lentil Festival takes place in Pullman, Washington state, every August. Events include a REALLY BIG bowl of lentil chili, parade, cook-off, arts and crafts fair, and fun run/walk, plus softball, skateboard and "Little Lentil King and Queen" competitions, and the 100K Tour de Lentil Bike Ride. Photographs, audio clips of award-winning radio spots, schedules, and competition applications are available at the Web site. http://www.lentilfest.com/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds Last updated Jun 24, 2003 Northwest Cherries
Information about cherries: varieties, recipes, nutrition information, and related links. Part of the site is for consumers, and part of the site is for national and international industry members and provides information on ads, marketing, shippers, tonnage, and more. http://www.nwcherries.com/?q=nwcherries/season Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated May 2, 2009 Puget Sound Fresh
Puget Sound Fresh is a program developed to promote Washington state-grown produce. The Web site offers information on local farms, crops, farmers markets, recipes, and agricultural activities and events in King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Snohomish Counties. Search farms by location or product. Discover what crops are ready for harvest, enjoy some fun farm facts, and find out where to shop for locally grown products. http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Food & Cooking, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 23, 2003 Small Farm Connection
Describes efforts to "work with communities to foster profitable family farms, land and water stewardship, and access to healthy food." Features annotated links to resources about crops, animals, soils, compost, weeds, pests, and marketing. The "Food and You" section offers links to information about sustainable local food production, food safety, dietary guidelines, and chefs and community organizations working with local growers. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Walla Walla Sweet Onions
Facts, statistics, and history of the Walla Walla sweet onion. Includes media information, recipes, shippers, and information about Washington state's Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival in July. http://sweetonions.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 15, 2004 Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance
The Web site for this wine industry association provides information about more than 40 wineries in the Walla Walla Valley area of Washington state. Read about the history of wine growing in the area, the favorable local conditions, and wineries producing varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and syrah. Includes an event calendar and travel information. http://www.wallawallawine.com/ Topics: Industries, Wine Last updated Sep 24, 2003 Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF)
Information about this Washington state tree fruit industry foundation that "fosters educational opportunities, encourages academic excellence and promotes awareness of the values of Washington [state]'s tree fruit industry." Describes farm worker education, nutrition education, scholarship, and industry grant programs. Includes images of winning artwork from the Year of the Apple art contest, foundation background information and updates, and industry links. http://www.waef.org/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jul 18, 2005 Washington Apples
This attractive site contains extensive information about varieties of apples grown in the state of Washington, an apple usage chart, nutritional information, recipes, statistics and "core" facts. Directions to the Washington Apple Commission Visitor Center in Wenatchee are available as well as a Just for Kids section, media kit, and large graphics library which includes historical photographs. http://www.bestapples.com/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Washington Grain Alliance (WGA)
Washington state data about wheat and barley production, including crop quality reports, markets, weather, and futures. "The Washington Grain Alliance represents the Washington Barley Commission (WBC), Washington Wheat Commission (WWC) and the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) to create a unified industry voice." http://www.washingtongrainalliance.com/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Dec 2, 2007 The Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC)
The online home of the WRRC provides "news, information, recipes and new product information for consumers, manufacturers, and industry members." There is also information on the claimed benefits of ellagic acid; red raspberries are good sources of ellagitannins, from which ellagic acid is derived in a chemical process. The "Promotions" portion of the site is available to members only. http://www.red-raspberry.org/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jul 23, 2003 Washington State Horticultural Association (WSHA)
Describes this organization that has represented the tree fruit industry in Washington state since 1904. Features documents such as "Washington State Tree Fruit Portfolio," a historical timeline of the WSHA, a tree fruit economic impact study, and issue briefs. Outlines activities in the areas of education, political action, and communication. Includes a calendar and meeting and event details. http://www.wahort.org/ Topics: Crops, Plants Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC)
The online home of the WSPC fills all your potato information needs. Provides information for consumers, media, growers, retailers, processors, and food service. Includes recipes, facts, statistics, history, news, children's activities, and information about the commission. Searchable. Note: the site is also mostly available in Chinese and Spanish, but some of these pages made not load properly. http://www.potatoes.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Aug 13, 2003 Washington Tree Fruit Commission
Established by the Washington State Legislature, this commission has a mandate "to promote and carry on research ... which will or may benefit the planting, production, harvesting, handling, processing or shipment of tree fruit." The site features a project funding database, research review schedule, links to Washington state tree fruit research reports, and documents related to the commission's technology roadmap project to "ensure the U.S. tree fruit industry remains economically viable." http://www.treefruitresearch.com/ Topics: Crops Last updated Jul 18, 2005 |
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