Stories by Pam Lewison
17 stories
Opinion: Ground beef imports are a no-win plan for consumers, producers
Six major agriculture groups united in opposition to 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free ground beef imports.
Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs a little more this year
American Farm Bureau data shows the average farmer earns about 6 cents per dollar spent on Fourth of July food.
Opinion: U.S. beef prices don’t need ‘fixing’
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center argues that U. S. beef prices are best left to the free market, warning that importing Argentinian beef to lower prices would hurt American producers.
Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center highlights how Washington’s county fairs, including the upcoming Clark County Fair, offer families a hands-on way to buy local meat while supporting yout…
Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs emphasize the need for agriculture
Pam Lewison with Washington Policy Center reflects on the nation’s agrarian roots and emphasizes the role of agriculture in today’s economy through the lens of Fourth of July cookout costs. Using d…
Opinion: New bill highlights need for sales tax removal
Pam Lewison highlights the need to eliminate Washington’s sales tax on farm equipment to support farmers and ranchers.
Opinion: ‘Farmer’s Share’ of Thanksgiving highlights need for policy solutions
Pam Lewison highlights the challenges farmers face this Thanksgiving, showing the small share of grocery spending that reaches food producers.
Opinion: Capping food prices will not fix grocery bills
Opinion: Capping food prices won’t solve grocery bill woes; USDA projects on-farm income to drop by 25% this year.
Opinion: What you didn’t know about Washington state and Thanksgiving …
When it comes to Washington’s agriculture sector, Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center believes countless Washingtonians take it for granted.
Opinion: Bypass the meat counter in favor of your area fair
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center points out that not only does it get you much closer to where your food comes from, it helps a young person in your community.
Opinion: Fourth of July cookouts are less expensive than last year
Pam Lewison says it is good to see the overall cost of this year’s Independence Day meal drop back down to a more affordable price per person.
Opinion: Cell-cultured meat gets approval for marketing, sale
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center suggests we can all pump the brakes before the cows come home when it comes to eliminating the animals involved in meat production.
BLM wilderness areas may be less accessible to the public soon
The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rule to create conservation leases on public lands is seen as a circumvention of Congress and could limit access for livestock grazers and the public. The B…
Opinion: ‘Tis the season for reflection, gratitude
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center takes a look at the policy struggles and hopes of 2022.
Opinion: DNR program needs to hit pause for transparency
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center believes that, from a policy perspective, the rub comes from an agency heading down a path that leads away from wildfire management.
Opinion: ‘Americans are seeing the reality in their bank accounts, independent of what politicians might claim’
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center compares the average Fourth of July cookout cost last year to this year
Opinion: Gray areas in gray wolf management changes
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center shares her thoughts on the discussions about the need to preserve the growth of gray wolves