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This site is a little bit for everyone. Farming fruit/vegetables (peas, beans elephant garlic , garlic, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, squash melons watermelons stone fruit) in central Washington has its unique problems. The weather, pests and high cost of supplies and labor are just the start. The USDA has a program which helps small farmers. That money that was allocated to help has of course been used up by thinking about the problem. What is the answer for small farmers? First they must band together. Second, they need to market their produce. U-pick, Roadside sales, and develop house packed products. Large buyers Safeway, Wal-Mart, Albertson, IGA etc., are interested in their bottom line without regard for production costs. Direct Marketing is an answer.
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