Those who think the phrase “agricultural press’ is an
oxymoron should take a look at Oregon’s Capital Press, which covers
ag issues in the Northwest with intelligence, perspective and a
minimum of hysteria. While the weekly is definitely not an
environmental publication, it covers much the same ground in a calm
and informative way. Its June 6 front page dealt with Washington
farmers’ poor showing in the national sweepstakes to sign up for
the Conservation Reserve Program, an attempt by the Oregon
Legislature to bar recreationists from streamsides, and efforts of
Kings County, home of Seattle, to protect agricultural land and
promote farmers’ markets. Stories could have more context, but they
strive for depth and they present the several sides. An annual
subscription is $36 ($20 if you’re in 4-H or the Future Farmers of
America). For information, call 800/882-6789, or write: Capital
Press, Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308.
*Ed
Marston
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Not for aggies only.
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