The best way to continue to provide improved health for children
and adults, assure safeguards against disease, make our lives
more comfortable and yield the most bountiful food supply the
world has ever known, is through public education about pest
management. Washington Friends of Farms & Forests reaches out by
attending trade shows, producing brochures on pest management,
and accepting invitations to speak about the contributions
pesticides have made to our society.
Brochures: For information on ordering brochures, contact
Washington Friends of Farms & Forests at
bsrobertson@qwest.net
Brochure Downloads
Farming, it's good for you! Washington Farmers produce over 230
different crops. This not only puts food on our tables at a
reasonable cost, it provides jobs for more people than any other
industry in Washington State. This brochure explains the care
Washington's farmers take in producing the foods that we
consume.
Managing Washington's Working Forests. Washington State has 23
million acres of the most productive forestland in the country.
Of these, 16.2 million acres are classified as commercial, or
"working" forests that produce millions of dollars of wood and
paper products, horticultural and nursery products and
floricultural products. This brochure provides a glimpse into
how foresters manage their lands for commercial products,
wildlife habitat, and recreation, including places to hunt,
hike, bike, fish and camp.
Keeping Pest Control Products out of Creeks, Rivers, and the
Ocean. Learn how to develop an integrated pest management (IPM)
plan for your home and protect our waterways at the same time.
This brochure helps you manage your property to prevent many
common pests and give you the responsible steps to take when
using pest control products.
Backyard Benefits. Healthy yards add quality to our lives. They
provide other benefits as well. This brochure provides tips on
maintaining a healthy outside environment.
Trade shows and fairs:
In 2006 Washington Friends of Farms & Forests display booth
visited thirteen different locations throughout the state.
Washington State Commission on Pesticide Registration:
Washington Friends of Farms & Forests supports the Washington
State Commission on Pesticide Registration, and assists with the
annual tour for research and development specialists. The
Commission funds research for the registration of pesticides for
minor crops, minor uses, and emergency use. |
