Apples to Wheat
Apples to Wheat ~ #WAFarms
Caring for America
Even though WA state is the # 1 US producer of apples and the # 3 US producer of wheat, and one of the leading exporters of agricultural products in the country, the challenges that our local farms face in a global marketplace are adding up. Many farms are struggling with increased costs, burdensome regulations and water issues.
This CFA project was an opportunity to bring awareness and advocacy of our farms to membership. We enjoyed sharing the joy of buying and eating local foods and promote activities and legislation that supports farming.
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International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution celebrating the designation of 2026 as ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer.’ says U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
the United States had 1.2 million female producers, accounting for 36% of the country’s total producers. Additionally, 58% of all farms had a female producer. These farms accounted for 41% of U.S. agriculture sales and 46% of total U.S. farmland. In 2022 alone, farms with one or more female producers sold $222 billion in agricultural products.
Read more here: Honor Women in Ag
Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins on Kings Ranch, Washington state
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through Secretary Brooke Rollins, rebuked Washington state officials for what she calls excessive and unfair enforcement actions against Wade and Teresa King, ranchers fined over $267,000 for allegedly damaging wetlands during routine maintenance of stock watering ponds.
Rollins wrote in a December 9 *letter that the state “inappropriately targeted” the Kings based on aerial photos and warned that federal funding to Washington could be at risk if agencies’ actions against farmers and ranchers continue." Amy Cruver, Pierce County Council
*Read here: LETTER
Photo: Wade King, center, and Teresa King, far left ride with their children on the family's ranch in Eastern Washington. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says 'out of control' state agencies are victimizing the ranch. (Photo courtesy of King Ranch)
VETS on the FARM
Veterans are ready for a new mission and a way to transition back into civilian life and career.
Vets on the Farm provides a road map, tools, and contacts to help Vets transition into farming
and ranching or other conservation and agriculturally based opportunities.
Vets on the Farm is based on four core principles: Education, Internships, Employment, Information/Outreach.
Learn more about the program here
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WFRW Visits Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
During WFRW's Spring Board of Directors Meeting, members were treated to a visit to the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm.
After an education video about reindeer, members were able to walk around and feed the reindeer.
Several babies had been born recently too. A very fun time was had by all.
Learn more about the conservation of reindeer here: Reindeer Farm
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Washington Grown |  Food is what Washington Grown is all about! From the field to the plate and everything in between, Washington Grown will highlight the fantastic food scene and industry that makes Washington state a great place to enjoy hundreds of locally grown items. Washington Grown will tell the story of what Washington’s 300 crops provide to our meals, culture, economy, and world. |
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Our Stories (click the photos to enlarge them and links are in blue or other color on your phone) Ponderosa Republican Women had Vicki Carter, Spokane Conservation Director as their May speaker. Her presentation was on The Scale House Market and what it will mean to the Spokane area. The Scale House Market is an innovative community space located in the heart of Spokane County. This project transforms a landmark building into our region's first permanent, year-round farmers market and agricultural hub. 
At Thurston County Women's Republican Club's March meeting local Pastor Doug Stolhand delivered an excellent talk about the life of bees, their characteristics and the process of producing honey. He also talked about natural beekeeping at his Woodland Creek Honey Farm in Olympia, the significance of having local bees, the apiaries he set up in the South Puget Sound region, and dealing with the problem of mites and local pesticides.   
Congratulations to WFRW member, Sierra Elliott, on winning a BBQ dinner from Jensen Farms at the Ellensburg rodeo. Sierra and her hubby enjoyed it!    
     
Ashley Butenschoen, member of Republican Women of Whatcom County and Young Republicans participated in the Raspberry Festival In Lynden on July 19-20. Not only was she and others promoting raspberry sundaes, but voter registration and Secure Your Vote. Bothell/North King Republican Women welcomed Chanelle Tyack from King/Pierce County Farm Bureau as their July 15th speaker in support of WFRW's Caring for America project Apples to Wheat ~ #WAFarms. They had a wonderful afternoon with the lovely Chanelle Hyack. She spoke to the challenges that our agriculture industry is up against and how that relates to the food we put on our tables every day.  
   
     
Cascade Republican Women's Club, lead by President Jeri Taylor-Swade, embraced the project of assisting a local farmer. They organized two work parties at Flooded Riveranch in Duvall. Jeremy Turner, the farmer, is a young man with a very young family of three, including a newborn. While he and his wife manage the ranch together, she recently gave birth and is caring for their other young children at home, leaving Jeremy to handle everything himself. |
WFRW member, Colleen Wise is looking after 4 ladies from Vietnam studying at TCC. This is their first time in the US. Over the weekend they had an adventure at the Puyallup Farmers Market. It was an enjoyable experience for all of them. 
Jeri Taylor-Swade, Cascade Republican Women President, had an amazing experience with her grandson at    
Debbie Campbell and Sharon Trumble may be Ponderosa Republican Women's table decor duo, but they are much more than that. They are sisters raised on the Emtman family farm in Fairfield. And now they have established The Quonset at Rock Creek as a versatile space for a diverse range of special events, including weddings, birthdays, baby showers, retirement parties and more. 
Have you heard of the Lost Apple Project?  |