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Agricultural commissions and association websites provide rich sources of information about crops. Browse through this list to find a vast collection of links and articles about many of the crops grown in our state.

• Apple Commission bestapples.com/ bestapples.com/ A resource for recipes, farmers, marketers and general information about apples.

• Asparagus Commission www.waasparagus.com/ www.waasparagus.com/ The Washington Asparagus Commission represents the growers' interests in areas and issues relating to the asparagus industry.

• Beef Commission wabeef.org/ wabeef.org/ Source of information concerning all matters of beef ranching. Beef - it's what's for dinner!

• Blueberry Commission www.superblues.net/index.html www.superblues.net/index.html Useful for finding blueberry growers and learning more about the industry.

• Cattle Feeders Association www.wafeeders.org www.wafeeders.org Washington Cattle Feeders Association proudly represents cattle industry members and their efforts to produce the best beef in the world and be profitable.

• Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association www.csria.org www.csria.org The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association (CSRIA) represents many of Eastern Washington's most prominent farming operations, with its members irrigating about 250,000 acres of prime row crop, vineyard, and orchard lands.

• Dairy Products Commission www.havemilk.com www.havemilk.com Its mission is to promote dairy products within Washington state and to educate the public about dairy products and the dairy industry.

• Dairy Federation www.wadairyfederation.org www.wadairyfederation.org WSDF develops and promote initiatives directed toward the financial strength, political support, and public awareness of our industry to achieve a successful business climate for dairy farmers in Washington State

• Dry Pea and Lentil Commission www.pea-lentil.com www.pea-lentil.com This site contains recipes, agricultural information, events and more about the pea/lentil/chickpea segment of Washington agriculture.

• Fruit Commission www.wastatefruit.com/ www.wastatefruit.com/ This site is the source for all of the latest news and information about stonefruit from the Washington including: health information, recipe ideas, tips on freezing, canning and drying, as well as information about the famous growing region located in the great Northwest.

• Grain Commission www.wawg.org/ www.wawg.org/ Serving Washington's small grain growers, covers issues, events, education and links useful for wheat growers.

• Hay Growers Association www.wa-hay.org www.wa-hay.org Supplies facts, figures and support needed to grow, harvest and market hay.

• Hop Growers of America www.usahops.org www.usahops.org Keep up-to-date on the latest news and findings in the USA hops industry.

• Nursery & Landscape Association www.wsnla.org/ www.wsnla.org/ The Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the success of its members through serving, promoting, representing and educating the horticultural community of Washington State.

• Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association www.pcsga.org www.pcsga.org PCSGA works on behalf of its members on a broad spectrum of issues, including environmental protection, shellfish safety, regulations, technology and marketing

• Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association www.pnva.org www.pnva.org The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association is dedicated to education, research, production, promotion and representation relative to the Northwest vegetable industry and it's markets.

• Potato Commission www.potatoes.com www.potatoes.com Currently potatoes in Washington are grown primarily in eastern Washington and the Skagit Valley. The climatic conditions, rich volcanic soil, availability of water and long growing season result in Washington State producing the world's highest potato yield per acre.

• Red Raspberry Commission www.red-raspberry.org www.red-raspberry.org A resource for growers containing information about raspberries also useful to the general public.

• Sheep Producers www.wssp.org www.wssp.org The purpose is to keep state producers informed about research, marketing and promotion, flock health and best management practices.

• WA State Grape Society www.grapesociety.org www.grapesociety.org The mission of the Washington State Grape Society is to promote overall advancement of the grape industry in Washington State. Contains links to research.

• Washington Wine Institute www.washingtonwineinstitute.org www.washingtonwineinstitute.org Sources for information related to regulating the distribution and sale of wine in Washington.

• Wine Commission www.washingtonwine.org www.washingtonwine.org Find news and events about wine produced in Washington.

Interesting and useful links for discovering factual information about Washington agriculture

• Agriculture: The Cornerstone to WA Economy agr.wa.gov/AgInWA/ agr.wa.gov/AgInWA/ Learn about Washington's largest industry and biggest contributor to our state's economy: agriculture!

• CropScape nassgeodata.gmu.edu/CropScape/ nassgeodata.gmu.edu/CropScape/ Check out this interactive map of what crops are planted where in Washington and beyond.

• Washington Ag Statistics https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Washington/index.php https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Washington/index.php Find the most recent statistics on Washington agriculture from the United States Department of Agriculture.

• Washington Top Crops agr.wa.gov/AgInWa/Crop_Maps.aspx agr.wa.gov/AgInWa/Crop_Maps.aspx Check out the top crops in Washington State.

Explore the science behind agriculture.

• Food Dialogues www.fooddialogues.com/ www.fooddialogues.com/ Question and discuss current farming methods.

• GMO Answers www.gmoanswers.com www.gmoanswers.com Learn and ask questions about GMO's - get answers from scientists.

• How we can make crops survive without water https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_farrant_how_we_can_make_crops_survive_without_water https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_farrant_how_we_can_make_crops_survive_without_water This interesting discussion considers the traits of the 'resurrection' plant in making future crops more drought-resistant

Visit a farm, stop at a local market, or connect with a farmer.

• Bi-Zi Farms bizifarms.com/ bizifarms.com/ Open to the public April to October!

• Blueberry Hills Farm wildaboutberries.com/ wildaboutberries.com/ U-pick all the blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries you can eat!

• Cascade Harvest Coalition www.cascadeharvest.org www.cascadeharvest.org Cascade Harvest Coalition is dedicated to re-localizing the food system in Washington by connecting consumers more directly with producers

• Eastern half of Washington farmers markets www.localfarmmarkets.org/WAfarmersmarkets.php www.localfarmmarkets.org/WAfarmersmarkets.php Discover eastern half of Washington State Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands, Roadside Stands and Other Fresh Local Produce Markets

• Joe's Place Farm www.joesplacefarms.com/ www.joesplacefarms.com/ A regional landmark near Vancouver, WA, this site contains recipes, events and when to look for freshly harvested produce.

• Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/ www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/ Three farmers markets in the Seattle area. Find events, produce and more.

• Middleton Six Sons Farms www.middletonsixsonsfarms.com/ www.middletonsixsonsfarms.com/ Our high quality Asparagus is sold during our season of April through June each year. We grow more than 5 varieties of asparagus including 2 purple varieties! Come pick up fresh asparagus on the farm every April! Pasco, WA

• RoozenGaarde www.tulips.com www.tulips.com Largest tulip producer in the United States right here in Skagit County.

• Savor Washington agr.wa.gov/marketing/smallfarm/savorwa.aspx agr.wa.gov/marketing/smallfarm/savorwa.aspx Culinary ag tours!

• Skagit Festival of Family Farms www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com/ www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com/ Farm tour website for Skagit County!

• Tonnemaker Farm tonnemaker.com/ tonnemaker.com/ Yakima Valley fruit featured in Snohomish and Royal City fruit stands.

Discover educational and supportive links for programs that support awareness of commodities grown in Washington.

• Ag Forestry Education Foundation www.agforestry.org www.agforestry.org We are a leadership development organization dedicated to advancing the natural resource industries through enhanced understanding, education and empowerment of future leaders.

• Ag in the Classroom www.waic.net/ www.waic.net/ Free resources for teachers and students!

• Farm to School www.wafarmtoschool.org/ www.wafarmtoschool.org/ Learn how Washington crops are getting to schools!

• Washington Friends of Farms & Forests www.wafriends.org www.wafriends.org Supports science-based laws and regulations. Advocates for the safe, responsible regulation and use of pesticides, fertilizer and biotechnology so producers have the tools they need to grow safe, healthy food and fiber.

• Washington Grown www.wagrown.com/ www.wagrown.com/ Washington Grown is a statewide education project paid for by the farmers & ranchers of Washington. Watch WA Grown TV episodes, get tasty recipes, and learn about agriculture and even nutrition!

• WA State Fairs Association www.wastatefairs.com www.wastatefairs.com Great source for investigating the positive impact of fairs in communities, especially in youth.

• WA State Farm Bureau www.wsfb.com www.wsfb.com Farm Bureau is an independent, non-governmental, voluntary organization representing farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity and social advancement and, thereby, to promote the national well-being.