Washington state makes progress on organics
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