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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
Nathan Whalen 19 Jul 2026
Viva Farm’s new barn in Skagit County helps harvest for small-scale 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.
Nathan Whalen 13 Jul 2026
USDA cuts nearly $5 million that would've helped underserved farmers in western Washington

USDA cuts nearly $5 million that would've helped underserved farmers in western Washington

King County and Viva Farms was scheduled to receive funding from the Increasing Land Access, which was supposed to fund $300 million for 50 projects across 40 states. USDA announced elimination in March.
Nathan Whalen 07 Apr 2026

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