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It’s been a while since farmers have felt welcomed at the governor's office, but that might be changing for the better.

As the legislative session wraps up, the conversation turns to what really matters for our farmers and their stories. Let's dig into that.

Washington state senator Rebecca Saldaña introduced legislation last week giving agricultural workers statewide the explicit right to organize and negotiate their working conditions through the Public Employment Relations Commission.

A bipartisan effort is underway in the state of Washington to make permanent a program that allows rural fire districts to call in aircraft early during wildfires.

Washington state Senator Mark Schoesler has filed legislation that looks to make lubricants for vehicles and machinery more affordable.

The Washington State Legislature has approved $390,000 for 2026, and another $390,000 for 2027, to help the Department of Fish and Wildlife develop new conflict-mitigation strategies for wolf recovery and livestock protection

The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced this week that the Compost Reimbursement Program will come to an end Monday June 30th.  However, participating farmers already enrolled in the program this year will still be reimbursed.  WSDA sa...

On Monday, April 7th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture Food Assistance program announced that applications for the 5th round of Resiliency Grants are now open.  These grants are available to eligible hunger relief organizations, including those not currently participating in FA core programs, to help address critical needs in hunger relief across Washington.  Applica...

There are a host of issues the Washington farming community is watching very closely this legislative session.  One that sparks some of the strongest emotions has to do with the Climate Commitment Act.  Despite being told the farming community would be exempt from the CCA, the Department of Ecology has yet to implement a system in which farmers and growers get what they were promised.   Jon DeVane

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has thrown its support behind two pieces of legislation looking to address ag overtime.  Jon DeVaney has the latest.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...