Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.

AG and Washington State Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
After the failure of many ag-related bills in Olympia, it got me to wondering why there is seemingly so much ignorance of what actually happens in the production of our food here in Washington state. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's about telling ag stories.

AG and Washington State Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
After the failure of many ag-related bills in Olympia, it got me to wondering why there is seemingly so much ignorance of what actually happens in the production of our food here in Washington state. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's about telling ag stories.

WSTFA on Ag Overtime Fix Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
If you employ farm workers, or are a farm worker yourself, you’re probably aware that there was no fix to the ag overtime law.

WSTFA on Ag Overtime Fix Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
If you employ farm workers, or are a farm worker yourself, you’re probably aware that there was no fix to the ag overtime law.

Ag OT Fix a No Go Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A bill meant to give farmers a 12-week overtime exemption failed to get enough support for passage during the recently ended legislative session in Olympia.

Ag OT Fix a No Go Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
A bill meant to give farmers a 12-week overtime exemption failed to get enough support for passage during the recently ended legislative session in Olympia.

Send A Message-WSTFA Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Folks in the tree fruit industry, and agriculture in general, are being encouraged to speak up and help educate lawmakers in Olympia about the good and the bad in the changes they propose.

Send A Message-WSTFA Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Folks in the tree fruit industry, and agriculture in general, are being encouraged to speak up and help educate lawmakers in Olympia about the good and the bad in the changes they propose.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

Educating Legislators Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Among the worries Washington ag producers have to deal with currently is a legislature that doesn’t seem to know or care about the impact of laws and regulations on today’s farmer.

Educating Legislators Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Among the worries Washington ag producers have to deal with currently is a legislature that doesn’t seem to know or care about the impact of laws and regulations on today’s farmer.

Hort Show and Harvest Education Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
It's not too soon to start planning for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and Hort Show in the Tri Cities, December 4-5-6.

Ag Overtime Changes Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.

Ag Overtime Changes Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.

Fuel Tax Frustration Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nearly four months into the new year, ag producers are still being charged with a Climate Commitment Act fuel tax they are supposed to be exempt from, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison says this didn't need to happen.

Fuel Tax Frustration Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nearly four months into the new year, ag producers are still being charged with a Climate Commitment Act fuel tax they are supposed to be exempt from, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison says this didn't need to happen.

Ag Overtime Progress Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney gives us an update on how the ag overtime exemption efforts are going in Olympia.

Ag Overtime Progress Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney gives us an update on how the ag overtime exemption efforts are going in Olympia.

No Seed Potatoes No Food Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom County Seed Potato grower Scott Bedlington says a tone-deaf Olympia needs to stop adding unreasonable regulations or farmers will have no choice but to sell their land.