Washington Supreme Court irrigation case: Farmer contests $618,000 irrigation penalties

Times of India - Oct 11, 2026

Ron Fodé, a dedicated farmer from Washington State, is fighting against hefty penalties threatening his agricultural livelihood due to irrigation practices. The conflict arose in 2017 over water rights for his crops, leading to the Department of Ecology rejecting his irrigation assistance applications. This has resulted in penalties totaling $618,000.

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