NW Cherry Growers expect crop to drop 15 percent from last year to 19.7 m boxes
Cherry growers in Washington and Oregon estimate a reduction of total tons harvested for the 2015 harvest season. Source:
Cherry growers in Washington and Oregon estimate a reduction of total tons harvested for the 2015 harvest season. Source:
Little cherry virus 2 is spread by mealybugs
Seasonal workers, including guest workers, might qualify.
Attorneys advise growers to ensure their workers take rest breaks so they don’t fall foul of state and federal regulations.
With an oversupplied European market, shippers are looking for new outlets.
The Cashmere, Washington, facility can house 200 people.
Small growers who can’t justify the high costs of employing foreign guest workers through the H-2A program can
Get the housing and transportation parts right, growers advise.
Supervisors must treat them with dignity and respect.
Congressman Dan Newhouse, left, learns about farmworker housing from Mike Gempler of the Washington Growers League during a tour