Agriculture

Range Areas – Cattle, Horses, Mules & Donkeys

Responsibilities of Residents Regarding the Range Area Laws in Ferry County. See the brochure: Range Area Ferry (pdf)

Animal Alert! Heat Stress in livestock

In extreme heat, livestock needs extra attention to be protected from heat stress. Read the publication Heat Stress in Livestock (pdf) from WSU Extension livestock experts.

WSU Extension Statewide Animal Ag Website

Animal agriculture has an important role in Washington’s economy and communities. WSU Extension faculty and specialists involved in animal agriculture production from across Washington state have launched an updated version of the Washington State University Extension Animal Ag Website. This website features fact sheets, event program details, and resource team member contact information for topics including beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep/goats, horses, other minor food animal species, forages/pasture, and water quality.  The website also features resources for youth livestock producers and there is also a section of fact sheets available in Spanish.

Feeding Livestock During and After a Disaster

Emergency Feeding of Livestock (pdf) is a WSU Extension publication addressing the challenges of keeping animals healthy during times of stress.

Grasshopper Biology and Management

WSU Ferry County Extension, in collaboration with USDA and APHIS (Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service), has produced the video Grasshopper Life Cycle and Biology.

Ag Resources

• AgWeatherNet
• Publications
• WSU Animal Agriculture Team
• WSU Agricultural Research Center
• Northwest Ag Information Network

Washington State Agrability Project

Practical solutions for farmers experiencing difficulty working due to physical or mental health barriers.

Find out all about this project