Farm Internship Program

Lawmakers in Olympia focused on the future of the Washington’s farming sector, thanks to a bill that cleared the state Senate Wednesday.  The legislation, put forward by freshman Republican senator Nikki Torres, expands the state’s farm internship program.   “This is a g...

On Wednesday, the Washington House of Representatives passed the Farm Internship Program, moving the legislation on to Governor Jay Inslee for his signature. The pilot project, which is geared primarily toward small farms, would remove regulatory barriers to employ interns who will receive training and other benefits ...