Washington Farmers Face Record Costs, Profitability Plummets
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Washington Farmers Face Unprecedented Challenges: Skyrocketing costs, including diesel and fertilizer, have pushed the state to the bottom of farm profitability rankings. High state fuel taxes and the Climate Commitment Act exemptions have exacerbated the situation, leaving farmers struggling to keep their generational lands afloat. Advocacy groups are pushing for relief, as a fresh survey shows only 52% of farmers expect to profit this year, with the state losing nearly one farm per day to closures or buyouts.
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