Afleveringen
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Here it is! This is the second half of our conversation with Stacey Crnich, CEO of GoodRoots Northwest. In case you missed Part 1, check it out right here and listen to the great stories that Stacey shared!
Stacey shares with our listeners about the partnerships that she has developed with farmers and ranchers that are benefitting them both in big ways as well as some of the innovations that GoodRoots Northwest is developing. Check this second part of our conversation out!
GoodRoots Northwest has developed an amazing network and collaboration within their community between their food redistribution efforts and the local farmers and ranchers to help provide fresh foods to families in their area (and that area is growing fast).
Visit GoodRoots Northwest online at www.goodroots.org.
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This is the first half of our conversation with Stacey Crnich, CEO of GoodRoots Northwest. GoodRoots Northwest has developed an amazing network and collaboration within their community between their food redistribution efforts and the local farmers and ranchers to help provide fresh foods to families in their area (and that area is growing fast).
Stacey shares with our listeners about the power of asking "Why?" and taking on hard tasks because people are worth it. Check this first part of our conversation out!
Check out GoodRoots Northwest online at www.goodroots.org.
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Tuesday, March 26, Governor Inslee vetoed section 6 of the SB 5784 to create an elk collaring pilot program with a data share agreement that farmers could access to track elk before they cross private property lines and cause damage to crops. The vetoed section was replaced with a cooperative agreement between Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Yakama Tribe. Additionally, SB 5784, increases overall funding for farmers who suffer damage from deer and elk, while capping individual claims for damaged crops at $30,000.
“The Governor’s solution to section 6 of the bill is concerning as the cooperative agreement provides no assurances that farmers will receive data from the collaring pilot program,” said Caleb Gwerder, WFB’s Governmental Affairs Coordinator. “Without the data share agreement, farmers will continue to lose the battle against wildlife damages to crops.”
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On Monday, March 18, Washington Farm Bureau joined stakeholders as Governor Inslee signed SB 5150 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Shewmake, modifies the Beef Checkoff program by increasing the state’s levied assessment on cattle while also introducing a refund program.
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Thursday, March 7, marked the final day of the 2024 Legislative Session. Washington Farm Bureau worked tirelessly throughout the session to help shape legislation that would impact agriculture within Washington. As the session concluded, key Farm Bureau leaders provided their perspective.
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On Thursday, March 7, the gavel fell to close Washington State’s 2024 Legislative Session. The various budgets have passed, a slew of bills are now working their way over to the Governor’s desk, and Legislators are packing their bags to head home for the interim.
While there is always more work to do, this is a wonderful time to pause for a moment and reflect on the great progress and positive steps that Washington Farm Bureau was able to make during the 2024 legislative session.
Check out our full bill list and see the status of all of the legislation WFB has been following this session.
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With the final committee cutoff behind us, the remainder of the legislative session will be focused on floor action. Legislators will be negotiating together and meeting with stakeholders to fine-tune the remaining bills still in play.
Here are several ways that you can help us oppose the inclusion of a dredge and fill permit and fee in the state's supplemental operating budget:
Are you active on Social Media? Share WFB’s Facebook Post with others on your social media page.Do you have an active email following? Forward the Action Alert on to others via email.Do you have media contacts? Send the open letter from WFB President Rosella Mosby to any media contacts in your area.Would your friends, family, and neighbors care? Forward our press release and audio report to others.
Listen to April Clayton's visit with John Carlson as they discuss the impacts new regulations are having on farms throughout the state.
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As lawmakers wrap up the 2024 Legislative Session, budget leaders are working on a final agreement for the proposed supplemental operating budgets. The House version contains a budget proviso authorizing the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to create a dredge and fill permit and fee program. Washington Farm Bureau (WFB) opposes the proviso as it deeply impacts landowners who were not given the opportunity for a public debate to voice their perspective on this issue.
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As policy committees wrapped up this week, the focus has readjusted to finances. Committees such as Appropriations, Ways and Means, Finance, Capital Budget, and Transportation are working through the enormous task of crafting the various supplemental budgets for our entire state.
For a comparison report of all of the budgets, visit the Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program (LEAP) Committee website.
Read a detailed analysis of the supplemental budgets by WA Research Council.
Check out A Citizen’s Guide to the Washington State Budge
Watch our visit with Rep. Mike Steele.
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Last Tuesday, February 6th, was the House of Origin Cutoff which means that all legislation needed to get voted out of the legislative body in which it originated. While we only have 20 days left, we still have several deadlines and important cut off dates that are still ahead!
Keep track of the legislative action by watching TVW's coverage of the legislature.
If you would like to look at the proposed budgets yourself, you can do so by visiting the Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Committee (LEAP) website. There you will find resources for understanding budget basics, detailed information the various state budgets, and the most up-to-date budget proposals.
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WFB urges Senate action on organics bill amendment that impacts farmers and food banks. Local food banks find great significance of farm-to-food-bank partnerships in addressing food insecurity.
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With several cutoffs behind us now, Legislators are working on their respective floors to vote bills to the other chamber. This week we're looking at legislation addressing things like Beef Checkoff, truck idling, and the H-2A Program.
Don’t know who your legislators are? Check out the District Finder on the Washington State Legislature website to find out!
Watch our conversation with Senator Jesse Salomon.
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Last week we saw the legislature reach Policy Committee Cutoff and the Washington Farm Bureau hosted their Boots on the Hill event!
Visit the Washington Legislature website to find your District.
Watch the Boots on the Hill recap video.
Check out our conversation with Rep. Kristine Reeves.
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The first legislative session deadline is looming ahead of us as policy cut-off is scheduled for next Wednesday!
Sign in SUPPORT on SB 5476.
Sign in OPPOSED on SB 5996.
Watch our "Tour of the State Capitol" and share it with others that might be making a visit!
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Washington Farm Bureau decries the state’s prioritization of carbon market linkage over fixes to the broken Climate Commitment Act.
We hear from a farmer in Klickitat County that is being impacted by the unlawful carbon price on agriculture.
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This week's audio Legisletter covers committee hearings on wolf predation and a visit with Senator Wagoner as well as a look ahead to hearings on organic materials, agritourism, and water rights. Check it out!
Watch Senator Wagoner's Facebook Live visit
Take a look at our Virtual Tour of the Capitol video!
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The Washington Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs team has consistently been present at the capitol, representing the crucial agricultural sector, a sector integral to our daily existence. The past week witnessed discussions with committees on a variety of subjects, including budgets, workers' rights, waste management, crop protection, and carbon emissions.
The voices of those in agriculture were expressed and people are listening. We shall see what next week has in store!
Sign In OPPOSED to HB 2226Sign In PRO to SB 5939Read the recent editorial article in The Seattle Times -
Get up to speed on what WFB is watching as we head into the new 2024 Legislative Session!
Pre-Session Legislative Webinar: In case you missed it, you can watch the rerun and get up to speed!
Don’t know who your legislators are? Check out the District Finder on the Washington State Legislature website to find out!
If you're interested in watching a hearing or floor action, you can watch any of these via TVW.
The Washington State Standard published an excellent breakdown of the legislative process and how it works.
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In case you missed it, check out our 2024 Pre-Session Legislative Webinar that was hosted on January 3rd. You can listen to the audio version here.
If you want to watch the webinar, you can do so by clicking here!
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A quick holiday wish to you as we celebrate the this joyous season! Have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year!
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