It wasn’t all fun and games at last month’s Tri-State Grain Growers Convention. Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) took the opportunity to discuss challenges facing the industry at both the state and national level and take care of association business. “The convention is a great opportunity to engage with members who might otherwise be unable to attend county or ... Read More »
Participate in the Legislative Action Fund Fundraiser The Washington Association of Wheat Growers’ (WAWG) Legislative Action Fund (LAF) helps to provide funding for the organization’s lobbying efforts, especially in Olympia and Washington, D.C. It has never been more critical to have wheat growers’ voices heard. WAWG needs your generous contributions to continue to tell wheat’s story and advocate on growers’ ... Read More »
The Washington Wheat Foundation (WWF) is preparing for its annual fundraising auction at the Tri-State Convention on Thursday, Nov. 21. The WWF is accepting donations of any kind from wheat growers. Funds raised from the auction support the WWF Ambassador Program, as well as foundation-funded research and project grants. Programs supported through grants include the Northwest Natural Resources Institute, Washington State ... Read More »
The holidays came a little early for Washington wheat producers as they gathered a week before Thanksgiving to celebrate and support the industry, honor their fellow growers, and hear updates about the obstacles the industry is facing in the coming year. “The Tri-State Grain Growers Convention is always a fun, informative event that brings our members together to learn from ... Read More »
Former UN food ambassador to be featured at 2023 grain growers convention By Trista Crossley Editor, Wheat Life On the surface, Kip Tom doesn’t appear to share much in common with the average Washington wheat farmer, but dig a little deeper, and the similarities emerge. From 2019-2021, Tom served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food ... Read More »
Popular host to speak at 2023 grain growers convention By Trista Crossley Editor, Wheat Life Agriculture has a tale to tell, but finding a way to tell it is sometimes difficult. That’s where Rob Sharkey, aka “The SharkFarmer,” comes in. Rob and his wife, Emily, have created a platform for farmers to tell their story through their SharkFarmer podcast and ... Read More »
Fieldwork for the year may slowly be winding down, but preparations for the 2023 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention are reaching a fever pitch. Staff from the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG), the Oregon Wheat Growers League, and the Idaho Grain Producers Association are putting the finishing touches on this year’s convention, which will be held Nov. 14-16, 2023, at ... Read More »
From the Capital Press With export demand down, this year’s high wheat prices may not last, a market analyst says. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »
The wheat organizations of Idaho, Oregon and Washington want to thank everybody who made the 2021 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention possible. Join us next year Congratulations to Alex McGregor, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Member of the Year. Alex couldn’t attend convention, but he send in a video accepting the award. Columbia County was named Washington Association of Wheat Growers ... Read More »
Preparations for the 2021 Tri-State Grain Growers Convention are moving full speed ahead. The Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) is monitoring COVID-19 requirements and will provide updates as necessary at wawg.org and in the weekly Greensheet email newsletter. This year’s event is scheduled for Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Wash., and is sponsored by ... Read More »
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