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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...
On January 19, 2018, the Washington State Legislature passed, and Governor Jay Inslee signed into law, a bill for issues facing rural homeowners stemming from the Washington State Supreme Court decision in Hirst. Since the 2016 Hirst decision, Washington counties had...
Have a water rights application pending within the Lake Chelan Basin? Act fast or you could lose out on a chance to get water. The Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) has initiated a “Coordinated Cost-Reimbursement Program” (the “Program”) to allocate approximately...
Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions repealed the Cole Memo and implemented his own memo to state attorney generals regarding marijuana enforcement and prosecution. If you haven’t already, review last week’s blog post before proceeding. The question I have been...
On October 27, 2017, all producer licensees in Washington State received a message from the Washington State Liquor & Board (WSLCB) that the agency has formed a new team: the WSLCB Canopy Team. This team consists of five employees with the title “ Program...
If your workers are performing duties on property not owned by the entity paying them, then the entity with the payroll account is a farm labor contractor.Prior to state or federal involvement, a market existed within the agriculture industry for those who could...
As you reach for your next serving of Washington grown potatoes at the dinner table, rest assured, those potatoes are GMO free. This is good news for consumers who are sensitive about the use of genetically modified organisms or products containing them. A recent...
Washington State Now Allows Producers to Own Multiple Licenses Last week the industry received much anticipated news: producers are now allowed to own up to three licenses, expanding their canopy to amounts initially allowed when the licensing process first began. In...
Over the past few years, a higher level of scrutiny has been placed on agricultural employer practices. Statewide litigation involving issues ranging from rest break pay, meal period compliance, and overtime pay is hitting agricultural employers on a regular basis. ...