DeVaney: Ag industry working overtime on advocacy
Washington state’s overtime requirement is set for 40 hours next month, but it’s not too late to talk to lawmakers about the impact the rules are already having.
DeVaney: Prevailing problems
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association wants more transparency for growers around the state’s wage surveys, one of many labor-related priorities for 2023.
DeVaney: A new year ahead
After these unprecedented years, the tree fruit industry should take the opportunity to reflect on our successes so far and the opportunities ahead of us.
DeVaney: Essential doesn’t mean easy
Reflecting on the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s busy 2020 and looking ahead at industry priorities for 2021.
DeVaney: Washington tree fruit industry future focused
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association plans more education for workers and lawmakers.
DeVaney: Expectations from Olympia
Jon DeVaney The political landscape may change in unknown ways in the Washington state capital in 2018, but we can