Finding Common Ground On Washington State Food Supply

    RITZVILLE, WA, January 08, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- LetsGrowTogether.ws is a blog that uses scientifically reviewed research from respected universities along with up-close-and-personal interactive conversations with farmers to form the basis for understanding topics about food facts, technology and farming practices which increase food safety and stabilize our supply.

WESTERN WASHINGTON; known for its intellectual property and the home of EIGHT "Fortune 500 companies."

EASTERN WASHINGTON; known for its $49 billion agricultural industry, with Washington State being the home of 37,249 farms that contribute to 13% of the state's economy.

WHAT DO THESE TWO WORLDS HAVE IN COMMON?

BOTH RELY ON PRECISION AGRICULTURE
- Smart technology
- The most current information on crop yields, weather data, soil-mapping, and fertilizer applications;
- Animal health (Precision Livestock Farming)
- and more...

The goal of Let's Grow Together is to empower consumers with factual knowledge about our food supply. LetsGrowTogether.ws addresses issues that impact both eastern and western Washington, such as: FOOD WASTE, TECHNOLOGY, PESTICIDE USE, GMO CROPS, CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC FARMING, and more.

According to Bloom (2010), "American families throw out approximately 25 percent of the food and beverages they buy. The cost estimate for the average family of four is $1,365 to $2,275 annually" (p. 187). This waste also raises concerns for our landfills and greenhouse gas emissions.

LetsGrowTogether.ws is sponsored by the wheat industry to increase the understanding towards sustainable agriculture and establish dialog between food producers and consumers. We have more in common than we realize. Let's Grow Together!

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