Outlook is good for elevators operating for the first time under NWGG banner

DAYTON – Every year in the Touchet Valley and surrounding areas, the second half of summer is known as harvest season, which many refer to simply as "harvest."

The season sees many teens and college students on summer break come back to work for local farmers during this labor-intensive season. On top of those who work cutting the fields themselves, are those who work for the elevators that store the product until it is sold.

In years past, these grain elevators used for storage were run by the Columbia County G...