The Washington Post – Organic farms can provide a quicker route to profits because farmers can fetch higher prices. Premiums paid to organic farmers can range 29 to 32 percent above conventional prices, according to a study published this summer by Washington State University researchers.
USA Today – Students at Washington State University can save up for school and have the institution match their savings.
Under a new program at the university announced Oct. 23, more than 400 students can open a savings account with up to 400% interest. The program, which will be funded by a $1 million Assets for Independence grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aims to raise student retention rates by providing low-income students with the financial assistance needed to stay in college.