Agriculture

The Challenge

“Washington’s farmers and ranchers are critical to our state’s economy, environment, and quality of life. Our state produces more than 230

Sen. Murray tours the Apple Packing Warehouse in Yakima. (More Agriculture Photos)

commodities that are consumed across our nation and around the globe. But our farmers are reeling from four years of low prices, unfair dumping of imports, drought and natural disasters, and closed foreign markets.

I have fought to give our agricultural producers, farmworkers, and rural communities more opportunities to achieve their dreams. That means creating an effective safety net to get our farmers through hard times, opening new international and domestic markets for our high quality products, securing funding for research initiatives, supporting value-added businesses that create new jobs, helping to turn today’s agricultural products into tomorrow’s energy resources, and expanding housing, education, and job training opportunities for farmworkers.

These are just a few of the ways we can ensure a brighter future for Washington state’s farmers and ranchers, and the workers, businesses, and communities that depend on their success.”

--Sen. Patty Murray

Sen. Murray's Personal View on Agriculture

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Recent News Releases

6/22/2006
Murray, Cantwell Secure Over $20 Million in Funding for Washington State Agriculture Priorities

6/22/2006
Agriculture: Senator Murray Helps Pass Ag Disaster Assistance for Struggling Farmers

5/25/2006
IMMIGRATION: Senator Murray's Statement on Passage of Senate Immigration Reform Bill

5/10/2006
PHOTO: Helping Wheat Farmers

5/3/2006
Murray Helps Defeat Provision to Undermine Fruit and Vegetable Growers

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