WA GRAINS

The Washington Grain Commission was created in 1958 as the Washington Wheat Commission by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) with the support of Eastern Washington farmers. The goal of the group, as explained by the director of the WSDA at the time was, "to do as a group what cannot be done alone." The name of the organization was changed to the Washington Grain Commission in 2009 when barley came under the auspices of the organization. The current commission board is made up of seven farmer members, two industry representatives and a representative of the WSDA... The WGC's strategic partnerships with various entities enhance its influence both nationally and internationally. This collaboration plays a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of wheat farmers in Eastern Washington, a task that would be challenging to accomplish alone. The WGC supports over a dozen organizations critical to the wheat industry's success through annual membership dues and other..

Also known as: Washington Grain Commission, Washington State Department of Agriculture, WGC

Primary location: Spokane United States