Washington Fruit Growers Optimize Power
This month, Pacific Power recognized Cowiche Growers for achieving an energy efficiency milestone and implementing measures that save nearly 400,000 kilowatt-hours annually.
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Washington Ag Businesses Fined For Violations
The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries has fined nearly two dozen agricultural businesses for safety and health violations this year. L&I has conducted 384 Ag workplace safety and health inspections this year. Of those 130 violations of various concerns were reported, including noncompliance when it comes to recent COVID-19 rules. Inspe
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Evans Fruit Workers Claim Poor Working Conditions, Walk Out
Roughly a dozen Evans Fruit employees walked off the job in Sunnyside Friday, claiming poor working conditions and pay discrepancies. According to the Yakima Herald, the employees walked out after they reportedly worked 12 to 15 hour days, spraying pesticides
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