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Diversity in Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
When you think of a farmer, what vision comes to mind? Male? Older? Rough looking? But farming today is much more diverse than it used to be.
Trump's Plan for Undocumented Workers
Fruit Grower Report
The deportation scare for many farm workers appears to now be on the President’s radar.
White House Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many in the ag industry are worried about what the Trump administration could mean for their livelihoods with concerns over things like new tariffs and the deportation of ag workers, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says let's wait and see what happens first.
White House Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many in the ag industry are worried about what the Trump administration could mean for their livelihoods with concerns over things like new tariffs and the deportation of ag workers, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says let's wait and see what happens first.
Deportation Threat Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The President-elect’s threat of a blanket deportation of all undocumented immigrants has the agricultural industry a little nervous about what that could mean for the workforce. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on the matter.
Deportation Threat Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The President-elect’s threat of a blanket deportation of all undocumented immigrants has the agricultural industry a little nervous about what that could mean for the workforce. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on the matter.
Immigration and Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
Immigration and Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Lawsuit over Missouri "Meat" and New House Ag Website
The Agribusiness Update
Settlement discussions are underway over a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law making it illegal to promote plant-based food as "meat," and a new website unveiled from House Ag Committee.
DACA Fix In The Works Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the DACA fix they hope to complete by year's end.
Weighing In On WOTUS & Understanding DAPA and DACA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State DOE representative testifies during recent WOTUS hearing, and WAFLA webinars help growers understand DAPA and DACA, President Obama's Executive Actions that will make many undocumented immigrants eligible for status adjustments this spring.
Legislative Days, Immigration Reform & Potato Expo
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WFB Legislative Days coming up, ag industry remains hopeful that Congress and the President will reach an agreement on immigration reform, and Potato Expo draws producers from around the world.
Efforts For Immigration Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There have been national efforts across 20 states calling on Congress to act on immigration reform this year.
Growing New Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Seattle Tilth Farm Works in Auburn will be hosting the next Tilth Producers of Washington and WSU Small Farms Program Farm Walk.
9-2 IAT Legals
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador said that 90 percent of the approximately 8,300 people on dairy farms' payrolls are illegal immigrants.
Rise With The Occasion
Food Forethought
Congress struggles to reauthorize a comprehensive five year Farm Bill.
Immigration Reform Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Opening the door to U.S. citizenship for more than eleven million undocumented immigrants, while improving border security.
Immigration Proposal & Farmers Market Week
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Free Spanish language meetings are being provided to explain proposed immigration program, and Washington celebrates Farmers Market Week.
Farm Labor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Will Washington producers be faced with labor shortages as farm production begins to pick up?