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The Cluster May 17, 2024
The Cluster May 17, 2024 Washington Agriculture Viability Conference The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (WSU CAHNRS) are partnering to host the 2024 Washington Agricultural Viability Conference on May 29th and 30th at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington. Register…
Read MoreThe Cluster April 18, 2024
The Cluster April 18, 2024 Washington State Wine Commission Board position nominations are open! Nominations for two grower positions on the Washington State Wine Commission Board are open! Do you know a grower in Washington who you feel would be a good fit? Learn more about qualifications, duties, and the process for submitting nominations below! Nominations…
Read MoreThe Cluster January 26, 2024
The Cluster January 26, 2024 WSDA Japanese Beetle Eradication 2023 Summary WSDA has shared its 2023 Summary of the Japanese beetle eradication program. The report includes information on treatment, trapping, quarantine, and outreach in 2023, as well as steps to support the effort. View the Summary PDF and learn more Call for papers: American Association…
Read MoreThe Cluster January 3, 2024
The Cluster January 3, 2024 WSDA Rulemaking Update: Chapter 16-470 WAC, Japanese Beetle Quarantine The Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA) has extended the emergency rulemaking to amend chapter 16-470 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Quarantine – Agricultural Pests, in order to expand the boundaries of the internal quarantine to limit the spread of Japanese…
Read MoreThe Cluster December 11, 2023
The Cluster December 11, 2023 Paid sick leave webinars added to upcoming offerings from L&I Workers and employers can learn more about the state’s employment laws during a series of webinars offered this spring and summer by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. The upcoming schedule includes: Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights, Equal Pay…
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