Vaccination resources available for Washington and Oregon ag employers
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging all industry employers to contact a local health district, clinic, pharmacy or
Worker vaccination resources
Good Fruit Grower has collected these COVID-19 resources for agricultural employers. Click on a link to open the resource: Washington
Washington House passes overtime bill
The Washington agricultural overtime bill passed the state House of Representatives on April 12, offering protection from back wage claims
5-state cherry meeting to be held virtually May 19
Due to the ongoing limitations regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the annual 5-state meeting of the Northwest Cherry Growers will be
COVID-19 positivity rate low for incoming Washington farmworkers
The Washington State Department of Health has contracted with Medical Teams International, a Seattle-based nonprofit, to test farmworkers as they
U.S. House approves the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act with bipartisan support on March 18. Originally introduced and
Native American Agriculture Fund applauds passage of American Rescue Plan
The Native American Agriculture Fund, NAAF, applauded the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package
Washington farmworker vaccinations have begun
Fruit production companies in Washington have begun scrambling to make COVID-19 vaccination appointments for their employees, after Gov. Jay Inslee declared all agricultural workers eligible. Oregon is not far behind.
Fruit Logistica 2021 canceled
The Fruit Logistica Special Edition 2021, scheduled May 18–20 in Berlin, Germany, has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus
Produce Safety Rule trainings available in Yakima and Wenatchee
Registration is open for Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training courses in March and April, subsidized by the Washington State Department