Nearly $5 million in USDA grant funding could return to King County and Viva Farms
Preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Court judge could restore a Land Access Program grant that was terminated in March.
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Agriculture labor reform gets bipartisan support
More than 50 members of Congress co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that will reform H-2A visa program.
Now is the time to reform our agricultural labor laws – Guest Commentary
Courtesy of U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse – Washington’s Fourth District
In Washington state, the need for a reliable workforce is well known among farmers and ranchers. Our region produces high-quality specialty crops, many of which are labor-intensive. Farmers are struggling given current economic conditions; a recent USDA
Viva Farms sets groundwork for career in agriculture
With properties in Skagit and King counties comprising more than 100 acres, Viva Farms provides training for aspiring farmers.
Viva Farm’s new barn in Skagit County helps harvest for small-scale farmers
New barn provides wash/pack space, dry storage and refrigerated storage. Construction was funded with a WSDA food infrastructure grant.
WA Farmland Trust helps protect Clark County farm and more – Nate’s Notes
Here are several items of note about agriculture in the Puget Sound region
Concerns aired about Pierce County proposed agritourism plan
County's ag advisory commission urges slow process to fine-tune regulations