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A new study appears to support farm sector fears about Washington state’s ag overtime law and the damage it’s done.
Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.

Ag Unions

When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a vote during the last legislative session in Olympia, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
About 30% of Washington's apple crop is exported each year, with Asian countries making up the most significant regional destination.

AEWR Cap

Farms and ranches that employ workers under the H2-A program now have their federally mandated minimum wage under the new Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Advertising in newspapers, and on radio and TV is fine, but in this day and age there are other options that provide good opportunities to sell your products, like Washington Frozen Raspberries.
With apple harvest underway, it shouldn’t be too long before we get a taste of our favorite varieties.

WAEF Celebrates

It’s been a fantastic summer for many future college students from the tree fruit industry who are about to realize their dreams.
Washington state is widely known for the red raspberries they grow for the frozen market, most of them in the northwest corner of the state.
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