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Panel backs adding juice grapes to state agricultural bargaining law
Summary
The committee heard SB 5816 to include juice grapes under Washington’s Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act, aiming to require negotiated timelines and bargaining protections used for pears, sweet corn and potatoes. Sponsor Sen. Nikki Torres said the change addresses processor pricing pressure on growers.
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard Feb. 18 on Senate Bill 5816, which would add juice grapes to the list of agricultural products covered by Washington’s Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act.
Rebecca Lewis, committee staff, explained the act allows eligible producer…
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