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Every vote is a voice. If agriculture is silent, agriculture loses. Cast your ballot. Speak up for those who feed you. Stay engaged. Stay informed. Stay loud. Farming survives when its supporters show up.

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November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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At a time when WA farms are fighting for survival, we can’t afford a crackdown that doesn’t accomplish what’s actually needed: immigration reform that eases farming’s acute labor shortage.

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Immigration crackdowns spur fears of labor shortages for farmers
Federal immigration crackdowns, and the fear that results from them, have farmers worried they might not have enough workers this year.
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April 21, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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We've arrived at the last couple of weeks of summer, and fall is quickly approaching. Find out what is happening here at Save Family Farmers in September's newsletter.

Start here: conta.cc/4x94AyC

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September 5, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Save Family Farming is thrilled to be in Yakima today, delivering this practical, hands-on training for real-world moments when farming needs strong, credible voices at the table.

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July 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Milking cows through floods. Protecting rivers. Keeping workers employed.
These stories need to be heard.

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House Agriculture & Natural Resources - TVW
Work Session:
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February 18, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Tell WA legislators to let the overtime relief plan move forward by having a public hearing to allow workers to speak.

👉 We've made it easy for you to send a letter now - click here: p2a.co/eCVZ9gv

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Tell Legislators To Stop Silencing Farmworkers!
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February 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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How long should the news media keep quoting an anti-farm activist using lies and offensive language intended to divide and create hatred?

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HOT TAKE: Is an activist who keeps spreading misinformation credible?
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August 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Save Family Farming’s Ben Tindall responds to federal indictments alleging H-2A guest worker fraud, identity theft, and forced labor in Central Washington.

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Save Family Farming applauds federal efforts to protect farmworkers and maintain the integrity of the H-2A program
Ben Tindall of Save Family Farming issues a press statement after federal indictments allege H-2A fraud, identity theft, and forced labor in Central Washington
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March 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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State official claims @wadepthealth.bsky.social does not endorse Yakima-based We Are ELLA’s messages, despite supporting the group’s “storytelling” with nearly $500,000 state grant.

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State Admits Anti-farming Activists Misused Official Logo, Created False Appearance of WA Dept. of Health Endorsement
State official claims Department of Health does not endorse Yakima-based We Are ELLA’s messages, despite supporting the group’s “storytelling” with nearly $500,000 state grant (OLYMPIA, Wash.) A Yakim...
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April 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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WA State Rep. @kristinereeveswa.bsky.social, D-Federal Way, shares her view as House Ag & Nat Rscs Committee Chair on the growing crisis, what’s being done about it, and her work on the “WA Farm Bill.”

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WA State Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, joins Dillon on The Farming Show to share her perspective as House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Chair on the growing crisis and what’s being done about it, including her work on the so-called “Washington Farm Bill.”
March 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Our final question for this survey: ✳️ In your opinion, which agency, governing organization, leader, etc. do you think is primarily responsible for implementing/engaging the solution for farming viability in #WashingtonState?

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August 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Join us for our #livestream at 10am TODAY for this important conversation about Washington State’s trust lands.
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July 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Ben Tindall, executive director of #SaveFamilyFarming, said #farms are facing a "full-blown crisis." #familyfarms #immigration #farmlaborcrisis l.smartnews.com/p-lVDMyW5/G2...
'Farms will vanish': Cherry farms become ghost towns amid Trump's ICE crackdown (Raw Story)
Cherry growers say they're seeing a severe labor shortage amid President Donald Trump's nationwide immigration crackdown, leading to a massive shortage of b...
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June 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The future of family farming depends on more than just identifying problems. It depends on finding real solutions.

Here’s a look at what we’re working on this month:
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June 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Washington farmers lost nearly $400 MILLION in 2024.
How much longer can this continue before farms disappear for good?
Watch this week's Hot Take. Lawmakers need to hear from all of us NOW.

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May 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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May 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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What are your thoughts on taxpayer-funded activist efforts that are critical of farmers and farming? Where’s the line between public interest work and unfair targeting?

🎙️ Looking for respectful, thoughtful input. Let’s elevate the conversation.

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April 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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When farms are pushed to the brink, it's families that pay the price.

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Farming on the Brink
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March 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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We want our website to be more than just a place for content—we want it to be a real tool for Washington’s farming community.

But we need your feedback to get there.

Take our quick survey and help us make it better.
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March 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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5–10 years in prison for water or air violations? That was on the table in #Olympia.

#Farmers warned a simple mistake could be prosecuted as a crime. The bill didn’t move forward. John Stuhlmiller breaks it down with Dillon.

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Should a Farmer Who Violates Water or Air Quality Rules Go to Prison?
Five to 10 years in prison was the penalty lawmakers in Olympia considered enacting for people who break certain water or air quality laws in Washington state. Farmers feared a mistake on the farm co...
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March 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Some bad bills impacting WA farming have stalled in #Olympia — but session isn’t over. The “card check” unionization proposal is still moving and could harm both farms and farmworkers. Stay informed and be ready to speak out.
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HOT TAKE: Legislative Update - What Farmers Still Need to Watch
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February 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Save Family Farming is glad to be a resource and a tool in your toolbox as we work together to strengthen agriculture’s voice across #Washington. Thanks to all who showed up and made this event a success.

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February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The result is not worker empowerment. The likely result is instability, higher costs, lost crops, fewer jobs, and less opportunity for the very workers these bills claim to help.

✅ FOR MORE START HERE: https://conta.cc/4jJFrFz

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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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🟢 LIVE STREAMING TOMORROW, JAN 8 @ 10:00 AM

If you care about the future of farming in Washington, this is a conversation you will want to tune in for!

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January 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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For 10 years, Save Family Farming has been speaking the truth about farming in Washington State.

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December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM