Have a clear understanding
of their current financial situation and options for future decisions.
Identify and effectively
deal with personal and family issues.
Develop decision-making
skills.
Increase their awareness
and use of local financial and community resources.
Develop and implement
effective plans to achieve their preferred future.
What is the WSU Farm
Family Support Network?
It is a group of consultants trained by Washington State University
Extension who will assist farm families who are experiencing business
and/or family stress. The consultants are part of a network of educators
and others who will help families to understand their current financial
and family situation and to develop a decision-making framework
to plan for their preferred future.
Agriculture
and Natural Resources The
Stevens County office is committed to developing a community-based
food system that gives local citizens an option to buy local products
and gives local farmers an opportunity to make a reasonable profit.
The range of products we have in mind goes from fruits, vegetables,
and herbs through poultry and livestock products. We are currently
working on two projects that help to create this system: a community
kitchen and a mobile poultry processing unit. We encourage sustainable
production systems that enhances biological activity in the soil.
We offer an extensive courses in developing or improving an agricultural
enterprise including production, marketing and financial management.