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In mid-August, WAWG took 15 congressional staffers along with other Marine Highway 84 users on a one-day tour of Lower Granite dam and the Port of Lewiston. They were also able to travel through the nagivation lock and heard from multiple river users as to the importance of the Lower Snake River system.
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Every year, ag stakeholders bring legislators and staff to visit the people and companies that raise and process the products grown in the state. This year’s food and farm tour was held in Benton and Franklin counties and included stops at a wheat farm, a potato farm, an irrigated farm, Second Harvest, and a potato processor. The tour was sponsored by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG), the Washington State Potato Commission, Second Harvest, and the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District.
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WAWG President Gil Crosby and Executive Director Michelle Hennings, WAWG executive director, attend a National Ag Day event at the White House.
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WAWG Vice President Laurie DeGon Roecks shares wheat’s story with Spokane area fourth graders at the Spokane Farm Fair in late April.
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WAWG Executive Director Michelle Hennings recently spoke on the importance of the lower Snake River dams at an Central Washington Energy Summit hosted by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) in Moses Lake. Joining her on the stage were (from left) moderator Katie Paxon, a legislative assistant for Newhouse; Neil Maunu, executive director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association; Clark Mather, executive director of Northwest River Partners; and Scott Simms, CEO and executive director of the Public Power Council. Photo courtesy of Rep. Dan Newhouse's office.

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    September 14, 2026

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Policy, Advocacy, & Networking Washington-Oregon 2026 Wheat Growers Convention

The annual gathering for Washington wheat producers. Three days of policy sessions, industry updates, and direct conversations that shape the future of wheat farming in our state.

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Upcoming Events

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    15

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    No-Till Drill Demo Day

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    29

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    WAWG Board Meeting

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    29

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