This is your opportunity to meet your representatives in Washington DC and tell them what issues are important to you!

Washington Farm Bureau members will meet the state’s Congressional delegation and staff to discuss federal issues affecting agriculture as part of WFB’s D.C. Days trip to the nation’s capital, Feb. 22-24. Learn More »

YF&R Discussion Meet 
The Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet was held at the Washington Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Kennewick, Washington on November 18, 2009.  The competitors discussed the randomly selected topic "How can agricultural producers reach out to the public to gain their support on important issues impacting agriculture?”  Discussion of the topic included communication strategies such as collaborating with other industries, putting a face to agriculture, and getting the farmer story out to the public. The competitors also discussed the issues that should be spotlighted such as environmental issues, animal welfare, and food.   Learn More »

Here is the County Website Presentation from the 2009 Annual Meeting.

If you have any questions concerning the content or need help getting started on your county website please contact Luke Hansen.

Pfizer Corporation announced today it is pulling out of New London, Connecticut.

Surprised?  So are the former residents of the Fort Trumbull neighborhood who had their homes taken from them for absolutely no good reason.

Arguing that the possibility of more tax revenue was a public interest or necessity, the City of New London, State of Connecticut, and New London Development Corporation conspired to take the property from Susette Kelo, Michael Cristofaro and their neighbors. The reason? Pfizer executives didn’t want their homes within view of their new research and development campus that was subsidized by state tax dollars.

The lots remain vacant.  They were never developed.

After fighting all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, Kelo, Cristofaro and the others were forced by government to abandon their homes. Learn More »

By Scott Dilley

Washington Farm Bureau members Rob Valicoff and Tom Roach do a great job highlighting the need for immigration reform in this CNN clip. In addition to airing many times on news networks throughout Washington, this segment was picked up by affiliates throughout the country.

Washington’s most sought-after crops, such as apples and cherries, area also the most labor intensive to pick. As such, farmers regularly have a difficult time finding enough seasonal workers available locally to assist with harvest,  and turn to the H-2A program for help. Valicoff is one of 30 farmers in Washington state using the cumbersome H-2A program to meet the demands of the American consumer. Learn More »

Ballot Measures

Washington Farm Bureau recommends ballot measures for endorsement based on how they align with policy, which is established each year at the organization's Annual Meeting in November.

Washington Farm Bureau encourages voters to vote YES on Initiative 1033, limiting the growth rate of government and providing property tax relief. 

Candidate General Election Endorsements

Candidates are recommended for endorsement by the Washington State Farm Bureau PAC, based on their voting records (if already in office) and their understanding and support of Farm Bureau policy. Learn More »