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Yakima Valley, Washington, growers offered voluntary fallow program
9/2/2025 8:41:03 PM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
AFFECTED AREAS:
Benton County, WA
Yakima County, WA

Start Date: 9/2/2025 -  
The Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District, covering the Yakima Valley in Washington, has started a new conservation program in which growers can voluntarily fallow land so water can go to other farmers and local fisheries. Growers who opt into the program are financially compensated. Apple Valley News Now (Washington). Sept. 2, 2025.
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