Gerald Baron

Save Family Farming: L&I Fine Against Gebbers “Enforcement By Crucifixion”
Save Family Farming: L&I Fine Against Gebbers “Enforcement By Crucifixion”
Save Family Farming: L&I Fine Against Gebbers “Enforcement By Crucifixion”
Save Family Farming is pushing back against the Washington department of Labor and Industries following a $2 million fine over alleged COVID-19 deaths. The state-wide farm group is comparing the $2 million fine announced on against Gebbers Farms on December 21st to Enforcement by Crucifixion, comparing it to tactics used by the Roman Empire ...
Washington Dairies And EPA Square Off In Court
Washington Dairies And EPA Square Off In Court
Washington Dairies And EPA Square Off In Court
After last months’ ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, denying an EPA motion to dismiss the case, the Washington state Dairy Federation and EPA are bound for federal court over a 2012-13 study regarding groundwater contamination in the lower Yakima Valley. The ...
Baron: Nooksack Basin Dispute Could Have Big Impacts On Water Rights Across Washington
Baron: Nooksack Basin Dispute Could Have Big Impacts On Water Rights Across Washington
Baron: Nooksack Basin Dispute Could Have Big Impacts On Water Rights Across Washington
A water rights issue in Northwest Washington could have long-term and damaging impacts on the rights of farmers across the entire state, that according to Gerald Baron, Executive Director of Save Family Farming. The state Department of Ecology is currently moving toward the adjudication of water rights in the Nooksack Basin in Whatcom County ...
Baron: Farmers Need To Be Willing To Challenge Reporters, Media
Baron: Farmers Need To Be Willing To Challenge Reporters, Media
Baron: Farmers Need To Be Willing To Challenge Reporters, Media
The Ag community often feels like there are in the crosshairs of reporters and editors who don’t know what it’s like to produce the world’s food, fiber and fuels. But, Gerald Baron, Executive Director of Save Family Farming says the Ag community does not need to sit on the sidelines and watch these attacks take place. At issue, is a ...
Farm Groups Fear L&I Proposal Would Devastate Washington Ag
Farm Groups Fear L&I Proposal Would Devastate Washington Ag
Farm Groups Fear L&I Proposal Would Devastate Washington Ag
Last week, Washington Labor & Industries proposed a draft of emergency rules for temporary agriculture worker housing when it comes to combating the spread of Coronavirus. A variety of farm groups across the state fear this will be a detrimental hit to the state’s agriculture industry, with cherry harvest starting in just a few weeks. ...