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Where the jobs are, Spring 2009

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

A quarterly survey reveals the cities expecting the largest employment growth–and losses–across the country. Thanks to last year’s strong harvest of apples and the jobs that followed in juicing, packaging and shipping. Yakima, Wash., has the strongest employment outlook in … Continue reading →

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Richland conference focuses on sustainable ag futures

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

What some see as challenges in today’s society are opportunities in Karl Kuper’s eyes.  The Harrington man six years ago co-founded Shepherd’s Grain, an alliance of wheat farmers using sustainable practices to make flour that’s sold within the Pacific Northwest. … Continue reading →

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