(Undated) Starting October 18th, Washington government employees, including teachers, police officers, and may others will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Also on that list are 4-H volunteers across the state.
Washington lawmakers connected with the farming community worry this mandate will hurt the program and discourage people from volunteering. State Senator Mark Schoesler.
Schoesler worries that extending this mandate to 4-H clubs will result in volunteers walking away from the program…tape
Ag leaders in the state Senate say Washington should follow the lead of Oregon and California and provide alternatives to vaccine mandates.
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Submitted by Chad Smith on Fri, 09/10/2021 – 10:19
Source: FBRD (Farm Broadcaster)
Audio provided by Glenn Vaagen, PNW Ag Network, Pasco, Washington
Audio with Washington Senator Mark Schoesler (SHESS-ler)
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