Each year we develop a Public Policy Agenda, a prioritized list of issues to pursue during the upcoming session of the Washington State Legislature.

Governmental Affairs Team Issue Areas:

Increasing inflation, regulations, and energy costs threaten farms and harm consumers. Agriculture needs policy support to continue to be good stewards of the land and provide safe, local food.

Policy Development

Mitigate rising agricultural labor costs, including overtime

Support mental health resources tailored to agriculture and rural communities

Protect access to, and promote expansion of, an affordable agricultural water supply

Fully fund voluntary conservation efforts rather than mandatory buffer regulations

Lower transportation and energy costs from farm to table

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