State Admits Anti-farming Activists Misused Official Logo, Created False Appearance of WA Dept. of Health Endorsement State official claims Department of Health does not endorse Yakima-based We Are ELLA’s messages, despite supporting the group’s “storytelling” with nearly $500,000 state grant (OLYMPIA, Wash.) A Yakim...

State official claims @wadepthealth.bsky.social does not endorse Yakima-based We Are ELLA’s messages, despite supporting the group’s “storytelling” with nearly $500,000 state grant.

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Immigration crackdowns spur fears of labor shortages for farmers Federal immigration crackdowns, and the fear that results from them, have farmers worried they might not have enough workers this year.

At a time when WA farms are fighting for survival, we can’t afford a crackdown that doesn’t accomplish what’s actually needed: immigration reform that eases farming’s acute labor shortage.

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Why Farm Critics Don’t Understand WA Farm Labor Struggle Pundits and social media commenters from both the political left and right are criticizing WA farmers over labor issues, as farmers sound the alarm about worker shortages, Olympia's costly labor regul...

Critics on both the left & right are taking aim at WA farmers—but many miss the reality on the ground. Labor shortages, rising state mandates, and a federal immigration crackdown are colliding at once.

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Getting Ag Noticed - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST Whether it’s Washington’s new millionaire’s tax, homelessness, trans girls in sports, or the war in Iran, there are a lot of matters in the news that seem to overshadow the farming crisis here in Wash...

And its things that already happened, decision that Olympia has already made, in the last few years in particular, that have created a lot of this pressure.”

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Getting Ag Noticed - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST Whether it’s Washington’s new millionaire’s tax, homelessness, trans girls in sports, or the war in Iran, there are a lot of matters in the news that seem to overshadow the farming crisis here in Wash...

“If people are worried about, oh, Howard Schultz decided to retire somewhere else, we’ve got a whole lot bigger problems than that for farming here in Washington state right now.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Yakima Herald-Republic presented readers with an unchallenged pipeline of activist claims” Dan DeGroot, former Lower Yakima Valley dairy farmer and former Save Family Farming board member, submitted the following letter to the editor of the Yakima Herald-Republic. To the Editor, Your re...

Any time the news media publishes accusations against farming without actually talking to farmers, we’re going to call them out.

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‘Get them all’: Why are WA farmers blindsided by an ICE crackdown? Farmers are speaking out about immigration raids on farmworkers, saying they're startled by it and disappointed. Are we living in different information bubbles?

While this controversial column doesn’t go easy on WA farmers by any stretch, we’re thankful that Danny reached out to us and included some of our comments alongside his pointed analysis.

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In Western WA Visit, Federal Leader Spotlights Support Available For Farming, Food Infrastructure Farming is struggling in Washington state, and Save Family Farming has joined other leading advocates calling attention to the the region's troubling loss of food and farming infrastructure contributi...

Bill Briggs, US Small Business Deputy Admin, talks about his recent visit to Western WA, where he promoted his agency’s resources available to help farms and farming support businesses wanting to grow or recover from flooding.

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We’re honored to have been part of this event and incredibly grateful that this story, and the reality facing agriculture, is reaching more people.

👉 Watch the film. Share it. Start the conversation. Let’s make sure more people understand what’s at stake for Washington’s farms and farmworkers.

Farming on the Brink YouTube video by Save Family Farming

Farming on the Brink was featured recently at the West Coast Film Awards at The Grand Cinema in Tacoma. Attendees from the area watched this powerful story of our state’s farmers and farmworkers. And we’re proud to share…

🏆 Farming on the Brink won Best Documentary Film!

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Rising Fuel Prices Hit Farmers Already Struggling With WA State Costs While farmers aren't excited about higher fuel and fertilizer bills resulting from the recent conflict in Iran, the additional cost wouldn't be as big of a threat to farms in Washington state if it we...

Mount Vernon dairy farmer and Save Family Farming VP Jason Vander Kooy joins Dillon to break down what he’s seeing firsthand, and why focusing only on the Iran conflict misses the bigger picture facing Washington farmers.

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Surge in ICE arrests among farmworkers alarms WA farmers ahead of harvest season - MyNorthwest.com A reported surge in immigration arrests of farmworkers in Washington is raising concerns among farmers who warn the crackdown could threaten upcoming harvests.

“We’re hearing from farmers that workers are being detained—even some with proper documents.” With harvest season nearing, the concern is growing. “This is an issue—and it’s impacting the #farming community."
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Surge in ICE Arrests of Farmworkers Worries WA Farmers As Busy Season Approaches Save Family Farming Executive Director Ben Tindall issued the following statement regarding a notable increase in federal agents’ enforcement activity impacting farmworkers and the farming community. ...

Fear and uncertainty don’t grow food—farmworkers do.

America needs an immigration system that protects people AND our food supply. Target criminals, not the workforce that sustains our farms.

#Congress: fix it.

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A #WhatcomCounty berry farmer is opening up about the recent #ICE arrest of two of his key employees, voicing concern about the impact federal immigration enforcement activity is having on local farming.
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Farming on the Brink YouTube video by Save Family Farming

When farms are pushed to the brink, it's families that pay the price.

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If farming is going to remain part of WA’s future, and Whatcom County's, we need policies that work *with* #farmers- not against them.

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We told them that acknowledging the problem is a start, but it won’t save farming here. As the 2026 session concluded, what was actually accomplished to support our #farmers and show that growing food here, in #WashingtonState, is a priority?
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WA State Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, joins Dillon on The Farming Show to share her perspective as House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Chair on the growing crisis and what’s being done about it, including her work on the so-called “Washington Farm Bill.”

WA State Rep. @kristinereeveswa.bsky.social, D-Federal Way, shares her view as House Ag & Nat Rscs Committee Chair on the growing crisis, what’s being done about it, and her work on the “WA Farm Bill.”

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But we need your feedback to get there.

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JOIN US for our next LIVE edition of the Ag Exchange on March 19 @ 10:00am

🔴 Live Streaming on SFF’s Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

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Washington Cattlemen's Association Join the WCA and the Washington State Department of Ecology on a virtual townhall meeting! Date: March 11th, 3:30-5PM Via Zoom (invite to follow) Learn about the Nonpoint Pollution Plan updates...

Join WA Cattlemens and Washington State Department of Ecology on a virtual townhall tomorrow.
- Nonpoint Pollution Plan updates
- Water Quality Resources for Producers
- Q&A
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Washington's #farmers appreciate @governorferguson.bsky.social recognizing March as Agriculture Month.

But appreciation alone won’t keep farms alive. As the WA State Legislature ends its session, what real steps were taken to protect the future of farming?

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New data is painting a clearer picture of what WA’s farming community has already been feeling in recent years: farming in this state is struggling more than ever.

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Save Family Farming applauds federal efforts to protect farmworkers and maintain the integrity of the H-2A program Ben Tindall of Save Family Farming issues a press statement after federal indictments allege H-2A fraud, identity theft, and forced labor in Central Washington

Save Family Farming’s Ben Tindall responds to federal indictments alleging H-2A guest worker fraud, identity theft, and forced labor in Central Washington.

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HOT TAKE: Prison Time for FARMERS? Here's How Close It Came ... YouTube video by Save Family Farming

FIVE–TEN YEARS in prison. That’s what some lawmakers wanted if a WA farmer made a manure application mistake that led to runoff.

Major fines already exist. Jail time already exists.

This wasn’t about protection — it was escalation.

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Should a Farmer Who Violates Water or Air Quality Rules Go to Prison? Five to 10 years in prison was the penalty lawmakers in Olympia considered enacting for people who break certain water or air quality laws in Washington state. Farmers feared a mistake on the farm co...

5–10 years in prison for water or air violations? That was on the table in #Olympia.

#Farmers warned a simple mistake could be prosecuted as a crime. The bill didn’t move forward. John Stuhlmiller breaks it down with Dillon.

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Tell Seattle Officials Not To Confirm Dennis McLerran as City Light CEO Take Action Now

Send a message today to @council.seattle.gov: DO NOT CONFIRM Dennis McLerran as CEO of @seacitylight.bsky.social.
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WA State’s Anti-Farming Actions On National Radar The State of Washington's false accusations and abusive tactics against King Ranch caught the eye of top federal officials, including U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and other state atta...

Shad Sullivan, 5th generation Texas rancher and farming advocate with the R-CALF USA, joins Dillon with an outside take on Washington State’s anti-farming actions, and how farmers and ranchers can fight back.

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HOT TAKE: New Dam Lawsuit Is Bad for Farming—and Salmon YouTube video by Save Family Farming

Do you know about this? A new activist lawsuit targeting federally operated dams on the Columbia & Snake rivers could be devastating for #farming, #cleanenergy, and even the #salmon these groups claim to protect.

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Activists’ Plan Would Harm Salmon in Quest to Get Rid of Columbia Dams In their quest to get rid of Columbia River dams, activists are suing to force a dam management plan that would create river conditions deadly to endangered salmon. Adam Ratliff, Executive Director o...

In their quest to get rid of Columbia River dams, activists are suing to force a dam management plan that would create river conditions deadly to endangered salmon.

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