Agriculture

Walla Walla sweet onion is Washington's Official State Vegetable

Gregoire signs Walla Walla onion bill OLYMPIA, Wash. No more tears: The Walla Walla sweet onion is finally the official Washington state vegetable. Surrounded by some of the students and teachers who lobbied for the designation, Governor Chris Gregoire signed the bill into law Friday. more...

Rare Finds, Inc. provides a source of artisan food

Rare Finds, Inc. provides a sustainable market and consistent source of revenue to support small artisan food producers who create minimally processed foods, while providing the American consumer with easy year-round access to their products. WALLA WALLA, WA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 19, 2006 - A recent survey conducted on a popular recipe web site showed that for 29% of the 8,000 respondents, over-processed foods was the primary issue of concern. The trend towards incorporating wholesome, less processed foods into the American diet has fueled a simultaneous rise in the number of Farm ...
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Breathtaking Bamboo Fly Rods

Breathtaking Bamboo Fly Rods with a Decidedly Non-Traditional Feel Headwaters Bamboo Rod Company today unveils the Freestone Series rods, a new line of exquisitely detailed fast action bamboo fly fishing rods. HILLSBORO, OR (PRWEB) February 18, 2006 - Headwaters Bamboo Rod Company today unveils the Freestone Series bamboo fly fishing rods. These rods, joining the Headwaters Series of classic bamboo rods, form a growing commitment to providing uncommon fly-fishing equipment for the uncommon angler. Headwaters set out to create a masterpiece in detail and a bamboo fly rod with an unusua ...
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Walla Walla Sweet Onion our State Vegetable

"Approved a measure declaring the Walla Walla sweet onion the official state vegetable. The measure was developed as part of a Kirkland junior high school teacher's lessons on state government, and passed the House 95-1. Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett, cast the only dissenting vote. Sells said the "no" was an early Valentine's Day present to his wife, Gayle, who was in attendance and can't stand the scent of onions." Northwest Tribune - Walla Walla Sweet

Klicker Strawberries picked fresh thru July

Growing season for the Klicker Straberries™ is generally from June 1st continuing to the end of July. With fields at different elevations the picking season for fresh strawberries is extended. Earlier strawberries are picked from the field at their ranch at an elevation of 1000 feet and finishing the season at the top of Klicker Mountain at 3800 feet. Strawberries are best eaten within 3 days of being picked or it is recommended you freeze them. Frozen Klicker Strawberries™ are normally available year-round in buckets at the Walla Walla Klicker's Antique and Fruit Store or other outlets ...
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