There is fast and slow. There is hot and cold. There is up and down. There is Grant County, WA and the country of Japan. Grant County is freezing in the winter, dry and hot in the summer and full of vast, cutting edge farms: according to the 2022 USDA Consensus of Agriculture, of the […]
Agriculture
Cultivating connection at Cloudview Community Farm
Nestled in the heart of our community, Cloudview Community Farm is more than just a farm—it’s a place where learning, wellness, and nature come together to create meaningful experiences for all ages. Guided by our mission, Growing Healthy Food, Growing Healthy Communities, we empower families and students to connect with nature through hands-on learning, sustainable […]
Grant County Master Gardener Program
Washington State University Cooperative Extension started the first Master Gardener (MG) program in 1973 in the Seattle area to provide assistance with urban horticulture and gardening advice. The program came to Grant County in 1982 and has been active ever since. Currently, there are 20 active Grant-Adams MGs and 6 trainees working on their certification. […]
It Started with a Horse
Mike Corey is one of those guys who can sum up their lives in a few words – and yet, if you could watch the video of his life, the incredible footage would go on for days. Moving herds of cattle across wild land, watching weather roll across mountains. Months in the forests of Montana […]
On a Scale
The Farm As I toured Pure Country Farm I was struck by the smell. It smelled like hay and dirt. Not like 1,000 pigs. While pigs might roll in the mud (and sometimes poo), it’s to keep themselves cool and their skin protected from the sun. Which is important when you are fair skinned and […]