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FFA and Agriculture Education – Part 1 Feb 15, 2021

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This is the first part of a conversation with Denny Wallace, and Jason Bullock , FFA Executive Director, as they share some of their story and background as well as their heart for agriculture education and investing in the lives of students. There are so many resources and opportunities available through FFA and, if you would like more information on this program, you can visit their website at: www.washingtonffa.org

2021 Legislative Update - February 8th Feb 09, 2021

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Tom and Bre share about working with new Legislators, working with Rep. Chapman as the new Chairman of the House Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee and the bills that the WFB Government Relations team is monitoring this week.

A Conversation with Harvust Feb 05, 2021

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A Conversation with the WFB Officers Jan 29, 2021

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We hear from our three WFB Officers about the recent AFBF Annual Convention, their goals for this upcoming year, and the efforts being made to reach out to members and connect with each county Farm Bureau.

2021 Legislative Update – January 25th Jan 25, 2021

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Tom and Bre share about how the virtual session has started out and the improvements that are being made. We then discuss bills that are being considered that address things such as: net ecological gain, paid family leave. We also talk about this week’s SB 5172 and are encouraging Farm Bureau members to sign in to support this bill that would prohibit employers from being obliged to pay three years worth of retroactive overtime costs.

Ag Overtime – Part 2 Jan 22, 2021

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Bre Elsey talks with us again about the latest developments on the Ag Overtime ruling that came out last November, WFB’s Motion for Reconsideration, and the legislation that is seeking to address this. It is a very informative and insightful discussion that may answer some new questions on this issue.

Looking at a 2021 Legislative Session Jan 13, 2021

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Tom Davis and Bre Elsey talk us through what we might expect in a virtual 2021 Legislative Session. They also address upcoming legislation that WFB will be watching which deal with issues such as: a capitol gains tax, a carbon tax, unemployment insurance, and ag overtime.

Virtual Convention Townhall Archive Nov 23, 2020

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This Townhall with Washington Farm Bureau Leadership was broadcast live via ZOOM on 11/17/2020.

Overtime in Agriculture Nov 13, 2020

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An in-depth conversation with WFB Associate Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey. Bre breaks down the history of the issue of ag overtime and how the Cuevas v. Deruyter Overtime in Agriculture case came to pass. She shares about Farm Bureau’s participation in the case and our take on this decision. We also look at next steps that are being considered.

Overtime in Agriculture Nov 13, 2020

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