Considered the sixth most important cereal crop worldwide, millets are used for food, feed, and forage. Five Pacific Northwest farmers share the challenges and successes they encountered while integrating proso millet into their cropping systems.
Farmers, researchers, technical service providers, and others interested in starting a food hub or expanding or improving the operations of an existing food hub can learn about this established hub in eastern Washington state, its development, financial history, and current operations.
Anaerobic digestion technologies can generate renewable energy and have the potential for widespread adoption. In this Extension publication, commonly asked questions about these technologies are answered, and diagrams and figures further break down the process.
Learn the signs and symptoms, transmission and disease cycle, and various proven management controls for fire blight, an important disease that affects pear and apple throughout Washington.
For the health and safety of all personnel and to maintain the high quality of the produce being processed, it’s especially important that packhouse visitors follow safety measures to ensure a successful packinghouse visit. Learn about the best practices for your next packinghouse visit in this publication.
Prized for their flavor and nutrition, shiitake mushrooms can be cultivated in the Pacific Northwest using trees commonly found in many woodland backyards. Find out how you can partake of this enjoyable hobby, which can also generate income.