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Back to SearchWill The Trump EPA Finally Deal With Its Internal Anti-Farm Activists?
For nearly 20 years, dairies in Washington's Lower Yakima Valley have been falsely accused of contaminating the groundwater there. Biased news reports, flawed science, federal and activist lawsuits,…
Published on 3 months ago
Olympia Throws A Lifeline To Some Longtime Whatcom Water Users
Some water users in Whatcom County, particularly longtime multigenerational family farms, have been using the same water source since before state law began requiring water rights. Now that all wate…
Published on 3 months ago
Fourth Annual “Tractor Trot” To Benefit Whatcom Family Farmers Education
With many running events around Whatcom County covering a variety of themes throughout the year, it's fitting that Lynden's signature 5k and 10k run is focused on farming. Julie Kroonje, 'Tractor Tr…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Ridiculous Complications Continue To Pile Up For Whatcom Water Court Case
Over 30,000 Whatcom County residents recently received court summonses in the mail for the state's water rights lawsuit in the Nooksack River Basin. Fred Likkel, Executive Director of Whatcom Family…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
WSU Highlights Compost Research, Benefits
Not only is the science of composting fascinating, it continues to provide new opportunities for farming, gardening and even managing waste from cities. Doug Collins, soil scientist with Washington …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Legendary Whatcom Farm To Become Ag Research Station
For generations, Whatcom County residents have flocked to Boxx Berry Farm near Ferndale for fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. Now, with current farm owner Mike Boxx looking toward retirement, th…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Federal Food Bank Cuts Make Future Unclear For Some Small Whatcom Farms
Following the Trump administration's move to cut funding for a federal program helping food banks buy food from local farms, the future is uncertain for some small Whatcom County farms that had relie…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
WA Dairy Farmers Share Pain As Regional Cooperative Faces Financial Challenges
Recent news coverage of regionally-based dairy cooperative Darigold's current financial challenges has highlighted the struggles that the situation is causing for Washington dairy farms. Jason Vande…
Published on 4 months ago
Judge Rules Against Protecting Skagit Farmland, County ‘Concerned’
Tide gates protecting hundreds of acres of Skagit Valley farmland continue to teeter on the brink of failure, after a federal Judge in Seattle ruled against allowing routine maintenance on the decade…
Published on 4 months ago
Hispanic WA Lawmaker Calls Out ‘Agricultural Cannabis Worker’ Measure
Activist groups claim a new Washington state measure to bring collective bargaining to the ranks of 'agricultural cannabis workers' claim the bill is limited in scope, but Hispanic state Representati…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago