April Clayton

The Ag industry, like many American industries, needs to focus how to get the next generation passionate about becoming tomorrow’s leaders.   Enter the Farm Bureau’s PAL program.  Partners in Advocacy Leadership works to not only connect the Ag industry with the next generation of leaders, but also connect young farmers with the non-Ag community.  Angi Bailey with th...

As debate continues in Washington D.C. how to address the ag labor shortage, questions about the H2A program continue to arise.  April Clayton with the Chelan Douglas Farm Bureau says for her apple and cherry operation in North Central Washington, H2A does not work.  Sh...

It’s been said farmers are the original environmentalists, striking a balance between producing the food and fiber needed, while ensuring the resources remain for years, and even generations to come.  That led to the state of Washington establishing the Voluntary Stewardship Program, in which different farmers in a variety of counties, work to ensure critical areas are protected.   A...

Early Friday morning, the White House implemented tariffs of 25% of steel imports, and 10% on aluminum imports.  President Trump sited national security risks behind the tariffs.  In response, Canada, Mexico and the EU said they will slap American products with their own tariffs, impacting  Northwest agriculture. April Clay...

The Chelan/Douglas County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for this year's Bob Brody scholarship.  The $1,000 scholarships open to high school seniors or first year college students.   "Basically this scholarship is for anyone entering into agriculture," said CDCFB's April Clayton..  And wi...

The American Farm Bureau and other organizations are encouraging farmers and consumers to reduce food waste through a new initiative, the “No Taste for Waste” campaign.  April Clayton with the Chelan/Douglas County Farm Bureau says the effort tries to connect consumer with farmers who use sustainable practices intended to reduce food waste from the farm to the table.  Clayton said t...