Agriculture Team Service Update for April 2020 due to COVID-19
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Here’s the latest from our Agriculture Group about services that they are able to provide during the stay at home order.
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Launching Agriculture Resilience into Action
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The Plan acts as a resource to help farmers plan for a future with both drier and wetter climates, as well as challenges that come with an ever-increasing population. It advocates for preserving farmland and greenspace that can act as both a buffer and balance to the sprawling suburbs that are quickly sprouting up.
Read MoreBiggest Rain Garden Planted!
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Our largest rain garden has finally been planted. Check out how small it makes our Vet Crew seem.
Read MoreStanwood Dairy Hosts Governor Inslee in Partnership Meeting
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“This was a great opportunity to demonstrate the value of public-private partnerships, multi-benefit projects, and locally led actions,” said District Manager of the Snohomish Conservation District Monte Marti. “It highlights the commitment to and importance of voluntary stewardship efforts by private landowners.”
Read MoreThe Biggest Rain Garden We’ve Ever Built!
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“The site has historically had issues with stormwater due to the abundance of Pacific Northwest rain. This is a great multi-benefit project. It helps Qualco remain at the cutting edge of lessening their environmental impacts and reduces their runoff to neighboring waterways. It helps provides clean water for fish, shellfish and other aquatic life.” - Brett de Vries, Farm Planner
Read MoreDairies' Wastewater to be Wasted No More
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We're excited to be partnering on this innovative project, to learn more read the press release from The Dairy Farmers of Washington.
Read MoreA Dairy with All the (Cow)bells and Whistles
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Read MoreDigging in and Learning at Discover Soils Field Day
/Farmers, producers, and ag technical advisors gathered together to dig in and learn about soils and nutrients at the May 3rd Discover Soils Field Day. Held in one of Natural Milk Dairy's fields, the group learned about how soil type and structure affect water-holding capacity, how to read soil test results, and what are the ideal conditions for spreading manure.
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