POTATO GROWERS ACT IN OLYMPIA

This week potato farmers gathered in Olympia, Washington to meet with the governor’s policy person on natural resources, state legislators, staff members, Directors of Ecology, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Office of Columbia River. The Olympia campus was buzzing with excitement as 1,650 baked potatoes were served to potato lovers in Olympia. Grower perspectives were shared, communicating various challenges, and expressing the need to fix the fee exemption on fuels used for agricultural purposes under the Climate Commitment Act. Farmers discussed concerns regarding the cost of ag overtime, proposed regulations managing refrigerants, and showed support for the four lower Snake River dams. Olympia Potato Day continues to be one of the most popular days during each year’s legislative session.