The article on organic agriculture clearly lays out
the challenges and opportunities in this area (HCN, 12/26/05: A New
Green Revolution). Although our universities are lagging behind
growers and consumers, as pointed out by a sidebar, Washington
State University is poised to offer an undergraduate degree in
Organic Agriculture Systems as early as 2006. The Legislature may
also increase the funding this year for a comprehensive statewide
program (BIOAg) that promotes sustainable agricultural practices,
benefiting both conventional and organic farmers.
Claude Ginsburg
Seattle, Washington
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Washington state makes progress on organics.
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