Events
08 / 1
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08 / 2
Start: 8:00 am
Start: Aug 2 2010 - 8:00am
End: Aug 3 2010 - 5:00pm
What: 1st Northwest Regional Certified Crop Advisor Connference When: August 2 and 3, 2010 Where: Daveport Hotel, Spokane, WA For more information visit www.fwaa.org
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Changes to Agricultural Burning Fees (Chapter 173-430 WAC)
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08 / 3
End: 5:00 pm
Start: Aug 2 2010 - 8:00am
End: Aug 3 2010 - 5:00pm
What: 1st Northwest Regional Certified Crop Advisor Connference When: August 2 and 3, 2010 Where: Daveport Hotel, Spokane, WA For more information visit www.fwaa.org
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08 / 4
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Lewis County Farm Bureau Board Meeting will be held at Apiff's Resaurant at 6:30pm on August 4, 2010.
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08 / 5
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Unemployment Insurance: Understanding the Notice to Base Year | ||
08 / 6
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Washington State Department of Agriculture News Release: July 26, 2010 Sign up by Aug. 6 for free pesticide disposal at Puyallup Washington State Department of Agriculture pesticide disposal event set for Aug. 31 OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is sponsoring a free pesticide disposal event at Puyallup next month, but the deadline to sign up is approaching fast-Aug. 6. The Puyallup event will take place Aug. 31. WSDA staff sets sign-up deadlines to respond to farm or business site visit requests and plan for an efficient collection event. | ||
08 / 7
Start: 10:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Come visit the Lewis County Farm Bureau at The Mossyrock Blueberry Festival on August 7. The festival will include: Quilt Show, Car Show, Music, Family Fun Dog Show, Parade, and aPie Eating Contest. The festival will be held in Mossyrock. For more information please visit: www.mossyrockfestivals.com | ||
08 / 8
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08 / 9
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08 / 10
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Two presentations: 11A - Noon (Morning) OR 2P - 3P (Afternoon) Which workers should you designate as “salary?” What are the advantages and disadvantages of classifying a worker as “hourly?” In 2005, the federal government adopted new rules which limit employer discretion in designating worker as “salary exempt” (from the Federal Fair Standards Act). Find out what these rules are, and learn how it can be an advantage for an employer, especially in agriculture, to maintain workers as hourly or non-exempt. | ||
08 / 11
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08 / 12
Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:30 pm
WHY REFORM CAN'T WAIT! Join the business grassroots campaign for an immigration overhaul Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
What: WSU Viticulture and Enology Field Day When: August 12, the day starts at 9 am | ||
08 / 13
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08 / 14
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08 / 15
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
You’re Invited! Attend the | ||
08 / 16
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08 / 17
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Southwest Washington Fair will be held August 17 through the 22. Please visit the Lewis County Farm Bureau's Booth and check out the free concert August 17, sponsored by the Lewis County Farm Bureau. Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Ballots Due today! Visit http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/ for more information. | ||
08 / 18
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08 / 19
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08 / 20
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Sign up by Aug. 20 for free pesticide disposal at Vancouver Washington State Department of Agriculture
News Release: Aug. 16, 2010 Washington State Department of Agriculture pesticide disposal event set for Sept. 14 OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is sponsoring a free pesticide disposal event at Vancouver next month, but the deadline to sign up is approaching fast-Aug. 20. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
What: National Lentil Festival Where: Reaney Park, Pullman, WA When: August 20-21, 2010
The National Lentil Festival begins with the Friday Night Street Fair. It has something for everyone. Situated in the Contact Lentil Festival Office at 509-334-3565 or 800-365-6948 Start: 9:00 pm
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9:00 – 9:30 AM 3:30 – 3:45 PM | ||
08 / 21
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
What: National Lentil Festival Where: Reaney Park, Pullman, WA When: August 20-21, 2010 Activities include: Lentil Cook-off, parade, live entertainment and much more. Contact Lentil Festival Office at 509-334-3565 or 800-365-6948 Start: 11:00 pm
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Friday, August 20, 2010 9:00 – 9:30 AM 3:30 – 3:45 PM | ||
08 / 22
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Southwest Washington Fair will be held August 17 through the 22. Please visit the Lewis County Farm Bureau's Booth. Start: 1:45 pm
End: 2:45 pm
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Friday, August 20, 2010 9:00 – 9:30 AM 3:30 – 3:45 PM | ||
08 / 23
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08 / 24
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Two presentations: 11A - Noon (Morning) OR 2P - 3P (Afternoon) Agriculture workers are not entitled to time and a half for overtime, but exactly who is entitled to claim this exemption? Does it apply to all workers on the farm, including the office staff? What about drivers and people who work packaging or processing food? We can explain the law, and the important differences between the state and federal stand. | ||
08 / 25
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Department of Ecology News Release - August 5, 2010 Public comment period to be extended on Kittitas groundwater rule YAKIMA - In response to requests from the public, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) will extend the comment period for a proposed rule for managing underground water resources in upper Kittitas County. Comments will now be accepted until Aug. 25, 2010, adding 14 days to the comment period, which was due to expire Aug. 11, 2010. | ||
08 / 26
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Immigration Reform: Could your business survive AgJobs?
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Changes to Agricultural Burning Fees (Chapter 173-430 WAC)
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08 / 27
Start: 8:00 am
Washington State Department of Agriculture News Release: Aug. 18, 2010 Sign up by Aug. 27 for free pesticide disposal at Pasco Department of Agriculture pesticide disposal event set for Sept. 28 OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is sponsoring a free pesticide disposal event in Pasco next month, but the deadline to sign up is approaching fast-Aug. 27. The Pasco event will take place Sept. 28. WSDA staff sets sign-up deadlines to respond to farm or business site visit requests and better plan for an efficient collection event. Start: 1:10 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Farmers Day | ||
08 / 28
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08 / 29
Start: 1:10 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Farmers Day | ||
08 / 30
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08 / 31
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
JOIN WEBINAR (Starts at 11:00 a.m.) In this economy, it’s tough to find a job, and marginal candidates who don’t get hired are quick to play the ‘discrimination card.’ One phone call to the EEOC, the State Human Rights Commission, or a host of other agencies or legal service entities can cause employers a real headache. Your best bet is to avoid any appearance of discrimination in the hiring process. In this webinar, you will: | ||
