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Back to SearchSnake River Dams Remain Threatened, Despite Trump Move Back From Brink of Breaching
The Trump Administration's recent decision to step back from an agreement designed to speed the march toward breaching the Lower Snake River dams has the Pacific Northwest farming community breathing…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Social Media Influencers Visit Whatcom Raspberry Farms
Social media influencers and reporters from prominent regional and national publications descended on a few local raspberry farms recently, for a tour set up by the Washington Red Raspberry Commissio…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Big Beautiful Berry Celebration Takes Over Downtown Lynden
Featuring 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, a car show, vendors, displays and of course raspberries & ice cream, the Northwest Raspberry Festival took over downtown Lynden July 18-19. Gary Vis, Lynden …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
As Drought Worsens, New Documentary Film Spotlights Whatcom Farm’s Quest to Save Water
A key part of the Whatcom County farming community’s fight for survival in the face of immense water resource pressures is on full display in a brand-new documentary film. Every Last Drop, Whatcom F…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Whatcom Berries: Raspberry Harvest In Full Swing, Blueberries Start Soon
The lion's share of America's frozen red raspberries are picked in Whatcom County, and the 2025 harvest of the celebrated red fruit is in full swing. Mark Van Mersbergen, Lynden-area berry farmer an…
Published on 2 months ago
Want To Farm? This WA ‘Farm School’ Could Help
As farmers across Washington state and all over the nation age, there's a growing question about who will replace them to continue a farming community. Judy Feldman, Executive Director of the Whidbe…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Research: Farmworkers Earning Less With New Overtime Rules
As predicted, new farm work overtime laws aren't benefitting farmworkers, despite the promises of lawmakers who supported the changes. Tim Delbridge, assistant professor of applied economics at Oreg…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Local Farm Equipment Dealer Celebrates 90 Years
Farmers Equipment Company is known around Northwest Washington and far beyond for serving the farming community with their wide variety of equipment lines, shop and irrigation services and expansive …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why It Takes More Than 250 Million Bees To Shock Local Farmers
Whatcom County officials' miscalculation following the recent rollover of a semi load of honey bees near Lynden sent headline writers around the globe into sensationalist overdrive. Local reporter J…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Fruit Left to Rot in WA Orchards as Immigration Crackdown Keeps Workers Away
As the farmworker community grapples with the threat of the ongoing immigration crackdown, some Washington farms have been forced to leave fruit to rot, their workforces in some cases down by as much…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago