TWO Those of us fortunate enough to live in the Pacific Northwest are well aware of the power of the surrounding landscape. From ocean to valley to mountain and desert we live in a land that is diverse, versatile, and full of inspiration.
Agriculture plays a large part in that physical diversity.
From croplands in the valleys to pasturelands in the high desert and farmer's markets in urban communities, our connections to agriculture and its bounty run deep. No matter where we turn we encounter its processes and its products. It should come as no surprise, then, that images of agriculture have become a piece of our cultural landscape. The richness and variety of the experience seems to beckon for us to capture it in one form or another. While orchards, crop fields, livestock, and open pastures urge some to draw or paint or photograph or sculpt, grain silos, river barges, farm equipment, processing plants, and produce crates inspire others.