Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, we’re hearing of more plans to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but that message is a bit skewed for specialty crops.

Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.

Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.

Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.

Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.

If you’re at that stage where it’s time plan out how to pass on your farm or ranch to the next generation, Tina Lovejoy, Founder of Frameworks Facilitation, who helps families through the succession planning process says some are looking for the “perfect” plan.

If you’re at that stage where it’s time plan out how to pass on your farm or ranch to the next generation, Tina Lovejoy, Founder of Frameworks Facilitation, who helps families through the succession planning process says some are looking for the “perfect” plan.

Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.