WThe official publicationHEAT of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers LIFE APRIL 2017 Dealing with damage that comes on four legs ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Getting to know Hilary Franz AMMO reports: Crop Insurance, ag policy, yield factors The 2017 Preferred Variety Address Service Requested Service Address Brochure is here 109 East First Avenue, Ritzville, WA 99169 WA Ritzville, Avenue, First East 109 Washington Association of Wheat Growers Wheat of Association Washington WHEAT LIFE President’s Perspective Volume 60 • Number 04 The rewards of being a WAWG member www.wheatlife.org By Ben Adams The official publication of Do you remember that catchphrase, “Where’s the beef?” WASHINGTON Last month in this space I talked about some of the in- ASSOCIATION OF tangible, personal benefits growers receive from getting WHEAT GROWERS involved in our industry in general and our association in 109 East First Avenue particular. This month, I thought I’d talk about some of the Ritzville, WA 99169-2394 more tangible, professional benefits you get from becom- (509) 659-0610 • (877) 740-2666 ing a member of the Washington Association of Wheat WAWG MEMBERSHIP Growers (WAWG)—the meat of the matter, so to speak. (509) 659-0610 • (877) 740-2666 As a farmer, it’s important to stay current on what’s happening in Olympia and $125 per year Washington, D.C. It’s also important to know what’s happening with agriculture EDITOR in general, both here in the state and across the country. Every Thursday, WAWG Trista Crossley •
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