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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.
New California Ag Laws and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
A number of new state laws are set to impact California farmers after Governor Gavin Newsom ended the legislative year by signing a flurry of bills, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.
Climate Commitment Carbon Tax Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With the legislature on “break”, having finished the last session, that doesn’t mean all of their work was complete … in the eyes of Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney.
Climate Commitment Carbon Tax Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With the legislature on “break”, having finished the last session, that doesn’t mean all of their work was complete … in the eyes of Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
WFB Mission in 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The new leadership at the Washington Farm Bureau heads into the new year with priorities laid out for 2023 and beyond.
WFB Mission in 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The new leadership at the Washington Farm Bureau heads into the new year with priorities laid out for 2023 and beyond.
Ag Fuel Overcharge Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau is working with lawmakers to try and come up with a legislative fix to the Climate Commitmenmt Act after it was learned that many in agriculture were being charged the Act's carbon tax, estimated at 40 cents per gallon, a fee they are supposed to be exempt from.
Ag Fuel Overcharge Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau is working with lawmakers to try and come up with a legislative fix to the Climate Commitmenmt Act after it was learned that many in agriculture were being charged the Act's carbon tax, estimated at 40 cents per gallon, a fee they are supposed to be exempt from.
Farm Internship Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Senator Nikki Torres, of the 15th Legislative District, introduced a bill that received unanimous support in the Labor and Commerce Committee that would expand the state's farm internship program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The clock is ticking for Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act before the end of the lame duck session.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The clock is ticking for Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act before the end of the lame duck session.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis says too many lawmakers in Olympia have a credibility problem when it comes to understanding agriculture.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis says too many lawmakers in Olympia have a credibility problem when it comes to understanding agriculture.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis says too many lawmakers in Olympia have a credibility problem when it comes to understanding agriculture.
Ag Overtime Updt
Fruit Grower Report
With harvest season fast approaching, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse worries if the removal of the ag overtime exemption will make labor availability worse.