Washington State Farm Bureau

Tuesday afternoon, The Senate Way and Means Committee in Olympia will discuss Senate Bill 5438.  The proposal would given the Employment Security Department the authority to create independent rules when it comes fee increases and uses associated with the H2-A program.  ...

In April, members of Washington’s leading livestock producer organizations held a join meeting in Ellensburg. Leaders from the Cattle Producers of Washington, Washington Cattlemen’s Association and the Washington state Farm Bureau gather to discuss the growing number of interactions with wolves, specifically depredations.  Tom Davis...

The 2018 Washington state Farm Bureau Leadership Conference will descend on North Central Washington this weekend.  Farm Bureau’s Jeff Lutz said in addition to tours of local farms, there will be guest speakers as well as several sessions that should help farmers share their story.  He told ...

Washington Young Farmers and Ranchers is encouraging young producers across the state to attend the Farm Bureau Leadership Conference this weekend in Wenatchee.  The three day event kicks off Friday at the Wenatchee Convention Center downtown.  WY...

Farm Bureaus across the nation are marking this as Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week.  Now through the 10th, growers are reminded the importance of keep themselves and their workers safe on the farm.  Jeff Lutz with the Washington state Farm Bureau said local farmers typically do well when it comes to employee safety, but they don’t always heed their own advice.   “They ...

The Washington State Farm Bureau will be hosting a video bootcamp for producers in Wenatchee March 15th.   Andy Barth will be hosting the workshop and said there’s no one better to tell the story of ag than producers.   “Consumers are further and further removed from the farm. They’re getting to t...

The Washington State Farm Bureau elected a new Vice President of Public Policy at their Annual Meeting this week.     Ellensburg resident Brad Haberman will be the new VP of the Public Policy after having served on the WSFB Board of Directors for the past seven years.   ...

The Washington State Farm Bureau is expressing grave concerns over a Washington State Supreme Court decision that could add thousands of dollars in costs to building a home in rural counties.   Assistant Director of Government Relations Evan Sheffels called it a significant case and that the Court made a political decision noting that anyone wanting to build in a rural area will have a significant

Washington State Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting is about a month away, but frugal attendees can save some money by registering prior to Saturday, October 15th.   Business Manager Rick Gastelum said they want to energize their members to become good leaders.   “...

The Washington State Farm Bureau has released its endorsements for the 2016 election.  The Farm Bureau threw their support behind Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Dave Reichert.  WSFB also endorsed Congressman Dan Newhouse over challenger Clint Didier.   ...