Washington is known around the world for agriculture. From potatoes, apples and wheat to cherries, hops, dairy and wine grapes, our farmers produce some of the highest-quality food and agricultural products in the nation. But behind that success is a …
Somewhere in Washington right now, a truck is being loaded with potatoes that might otherwise never leave the packing shed — not because they're bad, but because they're the "wrong" size for a grocery store shelf. Instead of being …
The next legislative session will mark 50 years since the term “Sustainable Agriculture” was first defined by the Government of the United States of America, a definition which the Washington State Government relies on to promote and support sustainable …
Water is one of agriculture's most valuable resources, making it increasingly important to grow crops that produce more food while using less water. When comparing two of the world's most important staple foods, potatoes and rice, potatoes stand …
Last week legislators Representative Kristine Reeves, Chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee, and Senators Mike Chapman and Shelly Short, Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Agricultural and Natural Resource Committee, …
It only took a few miles into this race before I realized that I vastly underestimated it! My second 100K race, I chose this run in southern Utah for five reasons. One, it scheduled nicely during my son’s spring break allowing me to make a family vacation …
Towering redwoods, stunning coastal headlands, sprawling ocean beaches, and open rolling verdant hills, California’s Marin County is an exceptionally beautiful place. Located just north of San Francisco and connected to the city by the majestic Golden Gate …
I remember welcoming the new decade with excitement and a little bit of trepidation. Would the 2020s roar like the 1920s? News of a potential pandemic was giving me a little anxiety. But trying to remain optimistic, this was the year that I decided to …
There’s a lot of confusion these days about processed vs. ultra-processed foods — and potatoes often get pulled into that conversation. So let’s clear the air: dehydrated potatoes, potato chips, and french fries are not considered “super” or “ultra- …
I love Florida! Love visiting—have been since I was a teen growing up on the East Coast. But my trips to Florida don’t include Orlando and its alternative realty entertainment complexes. I don’t go to overdeveloped beaches lined with high rise condos …
Running the Hood Hundred I thought my days of distance running and hiking hard were over when I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) four years ago. I could barely turn my neck, my arms and shoulders ached, and it was difficult to bend over or …
The food in your refrigerator tells a story: one of an intricate, interconnected global supply chain that requires the ongoing effort of hundreds of businesses and thousands of people. By the time it reaches your plate, much of your food will have traveled …
Be careful what you wish for! After running Eastern Washington’s Badger Mountain 50 mile in pouring rain with 30 mph winds, Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon in 50 degrees and rain, and then a marathon training run on Northwestern Washington’s Whitehorse …
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