A Full-Service Law Firm Committed To Your Journey For Life
Washington has the perfect climate for growing many kinds of fruit, and agriculture remains a major contributor to the overall state economy. Wheat, apples, cherries and onions are some of the top crops in the state, and they can be a solid source of revenue. Of...
Earlier this month, federal lawmakers passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This new law addresses many issues relating to inflation and climate actions – as well as many efforts to support the agriculture industry. So, what are the critical elements of...
On May 28th, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-57, Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers. This proclamation prohibits any agricultural employer from continuing to operate (effective June 3) unless it complied with all provisions of the Agriculture...
On Thursday of last week, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-67 which imposes a new two-week paid leave program on agricultural employers that have been excluded from the federal paid leave program (FFCRA) because they have more than 500 employees. The Governor’s...
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $16 billion trade aid program for American farmers in response to the trade and tariff impacts on the agriculture industry. This additional trade aid strategy supplements the USDA Market...
ATTENTION OUTDOOR GROWERS September 1, 2018 – Oregon has become the first in the United States to implement a new policy requiring growers who farm recreational cannabis outdoors to notify state officials before cannabis can be harvested. This new requirement is the...
On June 28, the U.S. Senate passed its 2018 Farm Bill that includes provisions to legalize hemp as an agricultural commodity for the first time since the 1930’s. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell initially proposed the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 as a stand-alone...
ATTENTION: OUTDOOR CANNABIS GROWERS The Douglas County Planning Commission is holding a study session on June 13 to discuss a proposal to reduce outdoor setbacks for cannabis producers. This proposal would reduce the current one-mile setback for outdoor cannabis...
These tariffs could end up hurting not only the growers in our state, but also families across Washington and the larger Washington economy. At the end of May, U.S. President Trump imposed import tariffs on steel and aluminum from Europe, Mexico and Canada. This could...
Technology is everywhere. For most, it's the method utilized to consume news, plan vacations, and communicate with friends and family. But when you enjoy a glass of delicious Washington wine, or take a bite of a crisp Washington apple, do you ever stop to consider...