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Farm Loss Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
In reaction to the recent Seattle Times editorial about the dramatic loss of farms in Washington state over the past five years, Tenth District Senator Ron Muzzall hopes it moves more people to begin caring about agriculture.
WPC on Lost Farms Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.
WPC on Lost Farms Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.
WAGE SURVEY Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
WAGE SURVEY Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
H-2A Myths Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
H-2A Myths Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
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.
Next Generation Farmer Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the average age of the American farmer gets older, it’s a question many are asking these days with many family farms hanging it up after generations.
Next Generation Farmer Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the average age of the American farmer gets older, it’s a question many are asking these days with many family farms hanging it up after generations.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the rules and regulations for agriculture mount, like the new ag overtime laws, the financial burdens are becoming unbearable.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the rules and regulations for agriculture mount, like the new ag overtime laws, the financial burdens are becoming unbearable.
Climate Blame Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of what we hear far too often, climate change is a subject most farmers and ranchers, who produce food across the country, are working to mitigate.
Climate Blame Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of what we hear far too often, climate change is a subject most farmers and ranchers, who produce food across the country, are working to mitigate.
No Respect for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and legislators is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods are at stake.
No Respect for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and legislators is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods are at stake.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the rules and regulations for agriculture mount, like the new ag overtime laws, the financial burdens are becoming unbearable.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the rules and regulations for agriculture mount, like the new ag overtime laws, the financial burdens are becoming unbearable.
Climate Awareness Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of what you might hear, climate change is a subject most farmers and ranchers are working to mitigate.