Workers organized by the tiny one-farm farmworker union called FUJ declared victory with an agreement signed with a Yakima fruit plant. This reminded us of the “victory” claimed by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in an extended legal battle against a Tri-Cities dairy farm. Seattle media dutifully reported the union accusations ..
The Straight Facts About Nitrate and Water What do you know about nitrate and groundwater? If you follow recent media reports and others dating back to 2008, you may have some misunderstandings that need to be corrected. These reports are generated by an Oregon-based lawyer and ..
A few local anti-dairy activists and their Oregon attorney are working to convince the Yakima community that there is a public health crisis because of nitrate in drinking water. They present this as an "environmental justice" issue, and claim that dairy farms are the culprit. They rely on news media ..
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NOVEMBER 1 ARTICLE ON CAFO HEARINGS BOARD RULING HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUING ANTI-DAIRY BIAS [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dairy farmers in the Yakima Valley observe that the Yakima Herald continues to align with the very few loud anti-dairy activists against the interests of the community. The latest example example is the November 1 article by ..
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NOVEMBER 1 ARTICLE ON CAFO HEARINGS BOARD RULING HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUING ANTI-DAIRY BIAS [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dairy farmers in the Yakima Valley observe that the Yakima Herald continues to align with the very few loud anti-dairy activists against the interests of the community. The latest example example is the November 1 article ..
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On December 21, 2018 Northwest Public Broadcasting broadcast this report on its NPB radio network and online news channel. We encourage you to read the online story and listen to the broadcast, then check it against the facts below: www.nwpb.org/2018/12/21/six-years-two-missed-deadlines-and-still-yakima-valleys-water-needs-cleanup/ Family Farmers Very Disappointed The Northwest Public Broadcasting report on ..
