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Talk to Your Legislator About Agriculture Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
With all of the challenges facing the agricultural industry, it’s never been more important that our legislators understand what is actually happening out there.
Olympia Priorities
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association came into 2026 with a list of legislative priorities to tackle and look ahead with plenty of following up to do.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a vote during the last session, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
WSTFA Lobbying Efforts
Fruit Grower Report
Much of what the Washington State Tree Fruit Association is focused on is engagement in state government affairs to help address the market uncertainty driven by government policy.
Ag Crisis in Washington
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the cost of farming, the overtime laws, the CCA fuel tax, or the unionization of agricultural workers, growing food in Washington state is not easy.
Don't Blame President
Fruit Grower Report
When contacting your legislators to discuss your concerns about the challenges facing farmers today, it’s important to keep a level head.
Talk to Legislators
Fruit Grower Report
With all of the challenges facing the agricultural industry, it’s never been more important that our legislators understand what is actually happening out there.
Ag Priorities in Olympia
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association came into this year’s legislative session with a list of priorities and will leave with plenty of following up to do.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a deadline vote last week, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
Agriculture Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
David DuCharme, lobbyist for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says the situation agriculture finds itself in today is undeniable.
WSTFA Lobbying Efforts
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association members and staff gathered in Olympia recently to try and help close the ag knowledge gap between lawmakers and growers. WSTFA lobbyist, David Ducharme ...
Produce & Dem White House and CFAP-2 Deadline Nears
The Agribusiness Update
Produce industry lobbyists talk about agriculture with a Democrat in the White House and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program-2 application deadline is fast approaching.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
Scary Egg Bill
Food Forethought
Agriculture and food lobbyists call the "egg bill" a very scary proposition, and there is good reason for that.
New Ag Champions
Food Forethought
Feelings over the loss of "agriculture expertise" within the Senate are conflicted for many within the ag community.
Catching Up with Croplife America
Line on Agriculture
We spend a few minute talking with Croplife America's, Jay Vroom.